Key points
- Skin health in a hot, sunny climate benefits from consistency more than complexity.
- Air conditioning is drying, so moisturising after washing helps maintain the skin barrier.
- Avoid frequent product changes.
Skin health in a hot, sunny climate benefits from consistency more than complexity. A gentle cleanser, a moisturiser suited to your skin type and daily broad-spectrum sun protection form a reasonable foundation for most people.
Air conditioning is drying, so moisturising after washing helps maintain the skin barrier. If you are using active ingredients such as retinoids or acids, introduce them slowly and not all at once.
A simple, sustainable routine usually outperforms a complicated one.
Avoid frequent product changes. Skin usually needs several weeks to respond, and switching too quickly makes it difficult to know what is helping.
If a concern persists despite a sensible routine, a dermatology consultation can clarify the diagnosis and shorten the path to improvement.
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