Your Skin’s Mid-Summer Meltdown

 Your Skin’s Mid-Summer Meltdown (and What I Actually Do About Mine)

Ahhh July. The month where your legs stick to your car seat, your sunscreen slides into your eyes, and your skin decides to spiral harder than your weekend schedule.

If your face is currently doing something weird and you’re wondering if it’s just the heat or an actual crisis, let’s talk. Here’s what’s normal(ish), what’s not—and what I actually do when my own skin throws a fit mid-summer.

Totally Normal Mid-Summer Skin Shenanigans

  • You’re shinier than a disco ball at high noon

  • Your pores look… larger than usual (they’re not bigger, they’re just full of SPF, sweat, and regret—like that one ex or the third scoop of ice cream)

  • Tiny bumps show up overnight like surprise party guests

  • Your makeup is doing the slow melt by 10 a.m.

  • Your skin feels both oily AND dry (the ultimate betrayal)

Red Flags That Aren’t Just ‘Summer Things’

  • Burning, stinging, or redness that won’t quit

  • Tight, flaky patches that feel like sandpaper

  • Sudden cystic breakouts in places you never break out

  • Skin that feels hot to the touch (but you haven’t been in the sun for hours)

  • That one patch that’s peeling like a croissant but won’t let go

If that’s happening? It’s your skin waving a little white flag and begging for backup.

What I Actually Do When My Skin Freaks Out (Yes, It Happens to Me Too)

✅ I stop trying to “fix it” with 14 serums.
Less is more when your face is mad. I go back to my Aromatherapy Cleanser, Probiotic Toner, Naked Renū Face Cream—and lots of water.

✅ I reach for a cool compress and whisper affirmations to my reflection.
Okay maybe not the whispering—but cool compresses and aloe-based masks are everything.

✅ I put down the actives and walk away slowly.
No acids. No peels. No “just one more exfoliation.” My skin needs a hug, not tough love.

✅ I gua sha or do gentle lymphatic drainage.
Because sometimes the puff is real. And a little movement helps reset.

✅ I book (or give myself) a soothing facial.
Because your skin deserves professional help when it’s acting like a rebellious teen.

Final Thought: You’re Not Alone, You’re Just Dehydrated

Summer skin is wild. Even I have moments where my face gives me the middle finger. But with a little care and the right touch, it bounces back.

So if your skin’s melting down mid-summer—come see me. I’ve got cold towels, calming masks, and zero judgment.

Let’s rescue your glow and bring the drama level down. 😅

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