Summer is here – with all its lightness, warmth, and the desire to let your skin breathe. As the temperatures rise, our skin's needs also change. It craves freshness, protection, and care – all without being heavy. That's why I consciously rely on a minimalist and effective natural cosmetics routine in the summer that keeps my skin healthy and radiant.

Here I share my favorite steps for natural summer care – sustainable, gentle and effective.

In summer, skin sweats more quickly, so gentle cleansing is essential. I use a mild cleansing gel with aloe vera or green tea in the morning—clarifying but not drying. This way, I start the day refreshed without disrupting the skin's barrier.

Tip: A facial spray with rose or orange blossom water afterwards acts as a freshness boost – especially if it is kept in the refrigerator.

Instead of rich creams, I prefer a moisturizing serum based on hyaluronic acid or cucumber extract in the summer. Afterward, I apply a light day cream—naturally made with organic ingredients like jojoba oil, sea buckthorn, or aloe vera.

Favorite: A tinted day cream with sun protection factor combines care, light sun protection and an even skin tone – perfect for hot days!

A must in summer: sun protection. I use a mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, free of microplastics and without hormone-disrupting filters. It provides reliable protection without harming the environment—especially important when going into the water.

Note: Natural cosmetic sunscreen is often a bit “whiter” when applied, but with a little patience it will absorb well – and your skin will thank you!

In summer, I love the "no makeup" look . A bit of concealer, tinted fluid, mascara, and a fresh peach tint on my cheeks – that's it. For my lips, a tinted lip balm with natural oils is often enough.

Particularly beautiful: A light bronzing powder with mineral pigments conjures up an instant summer glow!

After a day in the sun, my skin needs a lot of love. I use aloe vera gel on its own or an after-sun with lavender and chamomile—soothing, cooling, and regenerating. For my body, I like light lotions with coconut oil or shea butter.

DIY tip: A homemade body spray made from peppermint tea and lavender oil refreshes you in between – without any synthetic additives.

Sun and salt also take their toll on hair. I pamper my ends with a leave-in oil, such as argan or broccoli seed oil. Once a week, I use a hair treatment with shea butter or an avocado mask for shine and softness.

Summer is the perfect time to let your skin breathe and focus on what's important. With natural cosmetics, we not only care for ourselves but also for the environment – ​​in complete harmony with nature. Less is often more, especially when it comes to honest, sustainable care.

Author: Maja Scheve, product manager