National Skin Care Awareness Month - Your September Skincare Guide

Hello, gorgeous! 🌞 As we welcome the beautiful month of September in Australia, it’s the perfect time to celebrate National Skin Care Awareness Month. With the changing seasons and fluctuating temperatures, our skin needs some extra love and attention. Skin O2 is here to guide you through the best skincare routine to keep your skin radiant and healthy this month.

Understanding September’s Skin Needs in Australia

September marks the beginning of spring in Australia, which brings warmer temperatures and increased humidity. While we relish the return of sunshine and blooming flowers, our skin might struggle to adjust. The transition from winter to spring can lead to dryness, breakouts, and increased sensitivity. Here’s how you can address these concerns with Skin O2’s exceptional products.

Essential Skincare Products for September

1. Hydration is Key: Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Why You Need It: Spring weather can be unpredictable, with fluctuating temperatures that can dehydrate your skin. Skin O2's Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a Hydrating Serum that delivers deep moisture, helping to maintain skin elasticity and prevent dryness.

How to Use: Apply a few drops to clean skin morning and night before your moisturiser. This serum is lightweight and absorbs quickly, making it perfect for daily use.

2. Sun Protection: Face Defence 50+ Invisible Sunscreen

Why You Need It: With more daylight hours and increased outdoor activities, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is crucial. Skin O2’s Face Defence 50+ Invisible Sunscreen offers high-level broad-spectrum protection without leaving a white cast, making it perfect for daily wear under makeup or alone.

Sun exposure is the leading cause of premature ageing and skin cancer. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can penetrate your skin, causing damage. Daily use of a high SPF sunscreen like Skin O2's Invisible 50+ Face Defence Sunscreen is essential to protect your skin from these harmful effects. Remember, consistent application and reapplication are key to maintaining effective sun protection.

How to Use: Apply generously to your face and neck as the last step in your morning skincare routine. Reapply every two hours, especially if you're spending extended time outdoors.

3. Brightening Boost: Vitamin C Serum

Why You Need It: Spring is all about fresh starts, and your skin is no exception. Skin O2's Plus C Serum helps to brighten your complexion, fade dark spots, and protect against environmental stressors.

How to Use: Apply in the morning after cleansing and before moisturising. A few drops are enough to give your skin a radiant boost.

4. Gentle Exfoliation: Micro Scrub Exfoliator RP

Why You Need It: Shed the dull, dry skin left over from winter with Skin O2’s Micro Scrub Exfoliator RP. It gently removes dead skin cells and promotes cell turnover, revealing a smoother, brighter complexion.

How to Use: Use 2-3 times a week. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin, using gentle circular motions. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.

5. Soothe & Calm Redness & Irritation: After Sun Recovery Gel

Why You Need It: Spring allergies can cause skin irritation and redness. Skin O2’s After Sun Recovery Gel is not just for after sun exposure, it also soothes irritated skin, reduces redness, and provides a cooling effect.

How to Use: Apply to clean skin as needed, focusing on areas prone to irritation. It can be used both morning and night.

6. Deep Moisture: Collagen Moisture Filler Moisturiser

Why You Need It: As the weather warms up, your skin still needs hydration without feeling heavy. Skin O2’s Collagen Moisture Filler Moisturiser provides intense hydration and helps to plump and firm your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

How to Use: Apply to clean skin after your serum, both morning and night. This moisturiser is lightweight yet deeply nourishing, perfect for keeping your skin hydrated and youthful.

Combining Your September Skincare Routine

To make the most of National Skin Care Awareness Month, follow this comprehensive routine:

✔️ Cleanse: Start with a gentle cleanser to remove impurities without stripping your skin’s natural oils, like our Skin O2 Cream Cleanser or Gel Cleanser depending on your skin type.

✔️ Exfoliate: Use the Exfoliating Scrub 2-3 times a week to keep your skin smooth and radiant.

✔️ Hydrate: Apply the Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to lock in moisture. Morning and Night.

✔️ Treat: Use the Vitamin C Serum in the morning for a brightening boost.

✔️ Moisturise: Use the Collagen Moisture Filler Moisturiser to deeply hydrate and plump your skin. Morning and Night.

✔️ Protect: Finish with the Invisible 50+ Face Defence Sunscreen for high-level sun protection.

Celebrate Your Skin!

National Skin Care Awareness Month is the perfect time to reassess and refine your skincare routine. With Skin O2’s range of products, you can address the unique needs of your skin during the spring transition. Embrace the new season with confidence, knowing your skin is healthy, protected, and glowing.

If you need help with skincare tips or have any skin concerns you can shop by concern on our website, take our Free Skin Quiz to find the product best suited to you or use our skin scan analysis tool to find a personalised skincare routine! See you next time!

Here’s to a fabulous and glowing September! 🌸✨