Your Skin in Sun Season: Summer Secrets Beyond Sunscreen
Let’s get one thing out of the way: this isn’t another “wear your sunscreen!” post.
If you live in or around Bali, you already know the drill. The sun here is no joke—and yes, SPF is essential. But what about the summer skin rituals no one is talking about?
This blog dives into the underrated, juicy parts of skincare that go beyond UV protection. We’re talking about rituals that help your skin not just survive the season but actually thrive; dewy, calm, and sun-kissed in the best way.
The Bali Effect on Your Skin
Fun fact: Prolonged sun exposure (especially in tropical humidity like Bali) doesn’t just dehydrate your skin—it oxidizes your sebum.
What does that mean?
Oxidized sebum = inflammation, clogged pores, dullness. Think of it like oil going rancid. This explains why some people feel extra oily yet look flaky at the same time. So how do we fix this without preaching SPF again? By going inward—with rituals and ingredients that help your skin restore itself, regulate oil naturally, and maintain its bounce.
1. Double Cleansing? Let’s Triple Up
Yes, really. You heard of double cleansing (oil + gel or milk cleanser). But after a day out in the sun, dust, beach salt, and sweat, a triple cleanse might be your skin’s best friend.
How it works:
First: A gentle dry wipe or micellar water to lift sunscreen/makeup
Second: A nourishing cleansing balm or oil to dissolve residue
Third: A water-based cleanser with soothing actives (like centella or licorice root)
This ritual not only resets your pores but prevents oxidized sebum from building up overnight.
Tip: Keep your first cleanse dry, then massage the oil slowly for a full 1-2 minutes. Most people rush this step and miss out on its glow-giving benefits.
2. Bring in Postbiotics (Your Microbiome Will Thank You)
Forget harsh toners. In summer, your skin barrier is constantly being tested—heat, salt, chlorine, sweat. The last thing it needs is over-exfoliation.
Postbiotics (like fermented rice, kombucha extract, or yeast filtrate) help:
✅ Rebalance your skin’s microbiome
✅ Reduce redness and heat sensitivity
✅ Calm summer-triggered breakouts
Look for toners or essence with words like ferment, galactomyces, or bifida lysate. Apply with your palms, no cotton pads needed.
3. Oil Overload? Time to Oil Regulate
Sounds weird, but adding lightweight plant oils can help reduce your skin’s overproduction of sebum.
Our top picks for Bali weather:
💧Jojoba oil (mimics natural sebum)
💧Tamanu oil (soothes sun-stressed skin)
💧Blue tansy oil (anti-inflammatory and smells divine)
Apply 1–2 drops on damp skin after your toner and before moisturizer. Or mix with your gel moisturizer for a glow-boost.
4. Scalp Skincare = Skin Care
Hot sun = sweaty scalp = clogged follicles = breakouts near your hairline.
You exfoliate your face, but what about your scalp?
💆🏻♀️ Try a scalp scrub once a week
💧 Use tea tree or rosemary mist post-surf
🚿 Rinse your hairline with cool water after beach days
This helps prevent those small forehead bumps and balances your overall skin condition.
5. Hydrate Beyond the Drink
Yes, drink water. But skin hydration starts on the outside too.
Instead of layering heavy creams, try:
💦 Hydrating mist throughout the day (aloe, rose, cucumber)
🌿 Aloe-vera based sheet masks after sun exposure
💧 Misting with mineral water + sealing with a few drops of oil
Secret: Facial mists can help reduce surface temperature up to 3°C, giving your skin an instant cool-down.
Bonus: Facial Cupping & Gua Sha in Summer
Circulation slows when you're dehydrated or heat-stressed. A gentle 5-min gua sha or facial cupping routine at night helps:
Detox puffiness
Bring blood flow back
Release facial tension from squinting in sunlight
Create Your Own Sun Season Ritual
The key to glowing skin isn’t in a product. It’s in creating small rituals that meet your skin where it’s at. In Bali, that means humidity, sun, salt, and sweat.
Here’s a simple order to follow for your summer routine:
AM:
Mist or gentle cleanser
Postbiotic toner
Lightweight serum (like niacinamide or peptides)
Gel moisturizer + facial oil (1 drop)
PM:
Triple cleanse
Postbiotic essence
Aloe-based mask or serum
Facial oil massage
Don’t Forget the Vibe
Turn your bathroom into a spa with:
Scented candle (BOEMI’s serai wangi/rambadia series)
Fresh towel in the fridge (yes, really)
Background ambient playlist
Glow smart, not just strong and stay hydrated, love your skin, also treat summer like your skin’s softest season. Follow @boemibotanicals for more tropical skincare rituals, limited-edition drops, and island glow inspo. You deserve to glow every damn season.