emirates7 - Looking at your collection of serums, moisturizers, and toners, you’re eager to start using them all. But since it’s summer, it’s important to remember that layering skincare products should adapt to the season. This seasonal layering approach helps keep your skin both hydrated and healthy.
Here’s a detailed guide on how to layer your skincare and makeup properly as the weather changes in the UAE, brought to you by dermatologists Rhea Sen and Ketaki Singh.
It’s simple, with no complicated steps. As Sen explains, “During UAE summers, temperatures can reach 45°C with high humidity, so heavy products are off-limits. Instead, your skincare should focus on lightweight hydration and strong sun protection.”
So, what’s the best routine?
Tone without alcohol
Use a hydrating toner or essence with soothing ingredients such as rose water or aloe vera. Avoid toners with alcohol that can dry out your skin.
Lightweight hydrating serum
This is where layering becomes important. Pick serums that hydrate and shield your skin without clogging pores. Recommended options include:
Vitamin C to brighten skin and protect from UV damage
Niacinamide to control oil and calm redness
Hyaluronic acid for intense hydration
Even in humid conditions, your skin needs moisture. Opt for light, gel-based formulas containing ingredients like glycerin, squalane, or panthenol that hydrate without feeling heavy.
Sunscreen
This is a must-have step. Choose a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ in a fluid or gel form, perfect for hot weather.
Evening skincare layering routine
Double cleanse
Begin with an oil-based cleanser to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, then follow with your regular gel cleanser.
Hydrating toner or essence
This balances your skin after cleansing and prepares it for further treatment.
Repair serum
Use serums rich in antioxidants or calming agents to help skin recover overnight. Look for ingredients like peptides, resveratrol, niacinamide, or green tea.
Light moisturizer or gel cream
Avoid heavy night creams in summer. A breathable gel or lotion is sufficient to repair the skin without clogging pores.
Summer makeup layering tips
Swap foundation for tinted moisturizers or BB creams with SPF
Use an oil-free primer to control shine and extend makeup wear
Apply translucent powder only on the T-zone to prevent cakey texture
Finish with a hydrating setting spray to lock in your look
Why layering is essential in the UAE
Singh highlights that the UAE’s climate poses unique challenges for skin. “You face intense UV rays, constant exposure to air conditioning, and abrupt transitions between hot outdoors and cool indoor environments. Your skin needs to be protected, hydrated, and repaired, often multiple times a day.”
Here’s a detailed guide on how to layer your skincare and makeup properly as the weather changes in the UAE, brought to you by dermatologists Rhea Sen and Ketaki Singh.
It’s simple, with no complicated steps. As Sen explains, “During UAE summers, temperatures can reach 45°C with high humidity, so heavy products are off-limits. Instead, your skincare should focus on lightweight hydration and strong sun protection.”
So, what’s the best routine?
Tone without alcohol
Use a hydrating toner or essence with soothing ingredients such as rose water or aloe vera. Avoid toners with alcohol that can dry out your skin.
Lightweight hydrating serum
This is where layering becomes important. Pick serums that hydrate and shield your skin without clogging pores. Recommended options include:
Vitamin C to brighten skin and protect from UV damage
Niacinamide to control oil and calm redness
Hyaluronic acid for intense hydration
Even in humid conditions, your skin needs moisture. Opt for light, gel-based formulas containing ingredients like glycerin, squalane, or panthenol that hydrate without feeling heavy.
Sunscreen
This is a must-have step. Choose a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ in a fluid or gel form, perfect for hot weather.
Evening skincare layering routine
Double cleanse
Begin with an oil-based cleanser to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, then follow with your regular gel cleanser.
Hydrating toner or essence
This balances your skin after cleansing and prepares it for further treatment.
Repair serum
Use serums rich in antioxidants or calming agents to help skin recover overnight. Look for ingredients like peptides, resveratrol, niacinamide, or green tea.
Light moisturizer or gel cream
Avoid heavy night creams in summer. A breathable gel or lotion is sufficient to repair the skin without clogging pores.
Summer makeup layering tips
Swap foundation for tinted moisturizers or BB creams with SPF
Use an oil-free primer to control shine and extend makeup wear
Apply translucent powder only on the T-zone to prevent cakey texture
Finish with a hydrating setting spray to lock in your look
Why layering is essential in the UAE
Singh highlights that the UAE’s climate poses unique challenges for skin. “You face intense UV rays, constant exposure to air conditioning, and abrupt transitions between hot outdoors and cool indoor environments. Your skin needs to be protected, hydrated, and repaired, often multiple times a day.”