How can I protect my skin in hot weather?

heat waves

Stepping outside and immediately feeling the intense heat? That’s a clear sign of a heatwave and IMD is sounding the alarm for 2025.

What’s Happening?

  • The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared February 2025 as the hottest February in the last 125 years.
  • IMD has also forecasted that April to May will bring an above-normal number of heatwave days across most parts of India.

What Is a Heatwave And Why Should You Care About It for Your Skin?

A heatwave is a prolonged spell of extremely hot weather, often accompanied by Infrared (IR) radiation. IR rays, especially Infrared-A (IRA), can penetrate deeper into your skin layers, causing:

  • Sunburn
  • Pigmentation
  • Dryness and irritation
  • Premature aging

That’s why skincare during summer, especially during heatwaves, needs extra attention.

How To Take Care Of Skin In Heat Waves?

  1. Choose the Right Sunscreen

During heatwaves, your skin needs more than just UV protection. Look for sunscreens that offer:

  • IR protection
  • Antioxidant support to fight heat-induced free radical damage
  • Durable sweat resistance designed to stay on your skin even in hot & humid conditions.

Antioxidant Sunscreens for Heatwave Protection

SAFESCREEN Polypodium (For Combination Skin)

  • Powered by Polypodium + Non-nano Zinc Oxide
  • SPF 50+ | PA++++
  • Protects against UVA, UVB, HEVL, and IR rays
  • Polypodium inhibits IRA-induced free radicals and supports pigment cell stability.

SAFESCREEN Pycnogenol (For Oily Skin)

  • Contains Pycnogenol + Non-nano Zinc Oxide
  • SPF 50+ | PA++++
  • Pycnogenol protects the skin from the damaging effects of visible light and IR rays, aka heat waves, promoting a skin brightening effect.

SAFESCREEN NEXGEN (For Dry Skin)

  • Advanced formula with Bemotrizinol, Plant Melanin, and Ashwagandha
  • Soothes skin with Meadowfoam oil
  • Offers skin barrier support and prevents immediate tanning.
  1. Use a Soothing Moisturizer at Bedtime

Your skin loses more water in the heat, leading to dryness and irritation. That’s where skin-soothing, barrier-supporting face moisturizers come in.

Soothing Moisturizers for Bedtime Skin Recovery:

Peptide Therapy Creme

  • Deep hydrating face moisturizer for dry skin
  • Calms irritated skin with EGF and plant-based ingredients
  • Won’t clog pores, perfect for daily use.

Peptide Therapy Gel

  • EGF-based formula to promote skin healing and regeneration
  • Ideal for post-sun exposure recovery.

OptiMIST WaterBody Aqua

  • High-performance, water-based moisturizer
  • Contains MSM to reduce inflammation
  • Delivers optimal hydration without feeling heavy.

Pro Tip:

Alternate your moisturizer with an antipigmentation serum like Re(d)covery tranexamic acid serum for optimal results.

Above all, don’t forget to drink plenty of water to hydrate from within, but here’s the upgrade:

  1. Supercharge your water with WAH-TOR antioxidants
  • Helps your body fight oxidative stress from heat and sun exposure
  • Supports healthy, hydrated skin throughout the year.

With the IMD predicting a challenging summer, it’s time to level up your skincare game. Heatwaves are more than just hot weather, they bring invisible stress to your skin.

Your Heatwave Protection Checklist from CHOSEN:

✔ SAFESCREEN Sunscreens (UV & IR protection)

✔ Barrier-supporting moisturizers for soothing hydration

✔ Oral Antioxidants like White Pine Pycnogenol or WAH-TOR for internal sun protection.

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