Summer 2018 Skin Care Routine
The dog days of summer are finally here and I wanted to share exactly what I’ve been using to continue keeping Pityrosporum folliculitis at bay during these hot and sweaty months.
And, for those of you who are cost-conscious, don’t fret! I tend to keep things pretty conservative when it comes to my skin and my wallet.
So, here is my Summer 2018 Skin Care Routine:
Skin Care Routine (Mornings)
In the mornings, depending on personal preference and how my skin looks, I either:
- Rinse my face with water only, or
- I use the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, or
- Mario Badescu’s Enzyme Cleansing Gel
My final rinse is always with cool water. Then, I pat my skin dry with a clean towel.
- I moisturize with a pea-sized amount of Yes to Carrots Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15*
And, viola! That’s it! I like to go au-natural as much as I can so I skip the makeup during most summer days.
Skin Care Routine (Evenings)
In the evenings, again, depending on personal preference and how my skin looks, I either:
- Wash my face with water only (when I have not worn makeup that day), or
- I use the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, or
- Mario Badescu’s Enzyme Cleansing Gel
My final rinse is always with cool water. Then, I pat my skin dry with a clean towel.
- Depending on whether or not I need a deeper facial cleanse, I may use Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub.
I rinse my face a few more times with cool water and pat my skin dry with a clean towel.
For my evening moisturizer, I either use:
- Yes to Carrots Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15* (yep, even occasionally in the evenings), or
- 1-2 drops of argan oil*, or
- Nothing at all.
Skin Care Routine (Evenings) – After Wearing Makeup
- I used to slather either Cerave or any old moisturizer I had lying around to remove my makeup, but nowadays Mario Badescu’s Enzyme Cleansing Gel works not only as a great cleanser, but also an excellent makeup remover. My skin never feels stripped or dry afterwards and it does a pretty good job at removing makeup, including mascara!
- After rinsing, often times I follow up with an exfoliant like Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub.
I rinse my face a few times with cool water and pat my skin dry with a clean towel.
For my moisturizer, I either use:
- Yes to Carrots Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15*, or
- 1-2 drops of argan oil*, or
- Nothing at all.
If you’ve read how to prepare for summer if you have Pityrosporum folliculitis then you can understand how apprehensive I was about introducing a sunscreen AND an oil into my regimen! Just thinking about it makes me really nervous. But, it’s been a few months and so far, so good. In fact, I haven’t had any bouts of PF in almost a year! I do, occasionally, get blemishes and pimples, but no more than one or two at a time. Still, diligence during these months makes for a worthwhile payoff year round.
So, that’s it! These five products last all summer long and maybe even into the Fall if I’m not too heavy-handed!

Oh, hi there big, beautiful dark circles of mine – July 2018.
*If you’re interested in trying a similar routine and are currently experiencing a bout of PF, skip the argan oil and the Yes to Carrots Moisturizer SP15. Instead, opt for something much lighter and safer like Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion. This and several of my all-time favorite Pityrosporum folliculitis products can be read about right here!
What’s your routine? Share below how you keep your skin bump-free during the summer months!