Your Most-Asked Summer Skincare Questions—Answered (MISMO Edition)
Summer on the Sunshine Coast means heat, humidity, SPF, sweat, and air-con. Here’s a simple, no-nonsense guide to keeping skin calm, hydrated, and protected—using MISMO favourites you already know.
What’s the ideal daily routine in summer?
Morning = protect + hydrate.
- Cleanse lightly — Active Face Cleanser (gentle exfoliation) or Natural Cleansing Milk (extra-gentle if reactive).
- Treat — Vitamin A-C-E Serum for antioxidant support and glow.
- Moisturise — New Age Moisturiser (lightweight) or Nourishing Cream (if air-con dries you out).
- Shield — Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 for daily protection (neck, ears, hands too).
Evening = cleanse + replenish.
- Double cleanse if you wore SPF/makeup: first with Natural Cleansing Milk, then Active Face Cleanser.
- Treat — Vitamin A-C-E Serum again for brightness and repair.
- Finish with comfort — Nourishing Cream; tap on Eye Cream Complex around eyes.
Do I really need to double cleanse in summer?
If SPF and sweat are in the mix, yes. The first cleanse takes off SPF/makeup; the second actually cleans your skin. It’s the simplest way to prevent congestion without over-exfoliating. Use our Microfibre Face Cleanser Pad to lift everything cleanly.
Which SPF should I use—and how much?
Go broad-spectrum SPF50 for beach/bright days; reapply every ~2 hours outdoors. Use a teaspoon for face/neck and two tablespoons for body. Mostly indoors? A lighter layer still matters. Prefer moisturiser + SPF in one for office days? Try Daily Moisturiser with SPF15.
Can I still use actives (vitamin A, C, etc.)?
- Vitamin C (in our A-C-E Serum) plays well under sunscreen for extra environmental protection.
- Retinoids are fine at night; buffer with Nourishing Cream if you’re sensitive.
- Keep exfoliation gentle—your Active Face Cleanser has you covered most days.
My skin feels tight after a day in the sun—help?
Rehydrate, don’t overcorrect. Cleanse with Natural Cleansing Milk, apply Vitamin A-C-E Serum, then Nourishing Cream. Add a cool compress and water (the boring answer that works).
I’m oily and shiny by 11am—what should I change?
Lighten textures and reduce friction: Active Face Cleanser → Vitamin A-C-E Serum → New Age Moisturiser → Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF50. Blot papers > heavy powders; reapply SPF with a mist or light lotion.
Pigmentation is worse in summer. What actually helps?
Daily SPF + patience. Pair Vitamin A-C-E Serum (AM/PM) with consistent sunscreen and avoid over-exfoliating. Hat and shade matter more than any brightening claim.
Can I skip moisturiser if I’m using sunscreen?
Nope. Moisturiser supports barrier function; sunscreen sits on top to block UV. If you’re feeling slick, use New Age Moisturiser—it’s light but holds hydration so SPF layers smoothly.
What about my eyes? They look puffy and creased.
Tap Eye Cream Complex morning and night (ring finger, gentle pressure). Sunglasses stop squinting (creases) and protect the delicate area from UV.
Post-beach routine in 60 seconds?
Shower → Natural Cleansing Milk → Vitamin A-C-E Serum → Nourishing Cream. If you’re flushed, park the actives for one night and just moisturise.
Build-Your-Own Summer Set: Sensitive / Red
Natural Cleansing Milk · Vitamin A-C-E Serum · Nourishing Cream · Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
Links: Cleanser · Serum · Moisturiser · SPF50
Build-Your-Own Summer Set: Oily / Congested
Active Face Cleanser · Vitamin A-C-E Serum · New Age Moisturiser · Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
Links: Cleanser · Serum · Moisturiser · SPF50
Build-Your-Own Summer Set: Dry / Dehydrated (Air-con life)
Natural Cleansing Milk · Vitamin A-C-E Serum · Nourishing Cream · Eye Cream Complex · Daily Moisturiser SPF15 (day)
Links: Cleanser · Serum · Moisturiser · Eye · SPF15
Pro tips we actually use
- Reapply SPF with a light lotion or mist; set a phone reminder.
- Hats, shade, sunnies: unsexy but undefeated.
- Go easy on scrubs—heat already ramps up inflammation.
- Neck, ears, hands: treat them like your face.
Where MSM fits (quick note)
MSM supports the “scaffolding” around skin (think collagen matrix and barrier comfort). It won’t replace sunscreen, but many customers find daily MSM + Vitamin C helps their skin look and feel calmer through summer. If you’re already taking MSM for joints, keep going—consistency wins.
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