By Biljana Markova, Founder & CEO of Clean Rebel
If you live in the UAE or the GCC region, you know summer isn’t just a season. It’s a climate event. With soaring temperatures, intense sun, and humidity that lingers well into the night, your skin faces a daily challenge to stay balanced, hydrated, and protected. At Clean Rebel, we believe that skincare should adapt to your environment, especially if your goal is not just a temporary glow, but skin longevity.
Here’s how to keep your skin glowing, healthy, and future-proof through the long, hot summer months.
1. Switch to Lightweight, Breathable Layers
Traditional moisturizers can feel too heavy in a humid climate, leading to clogged pores and excess shine. That’s why our Clean Rebel routine is designed to work without a traditional cream-based moisturizer.
Instead, combine our Essence Active Serum and Essence Face Oil - a power duo that delivers hydration, nourishment, and antioxidant protection without suffocating your skin.
- Essence Active Serum is packed with lipid-soluble Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) to brighten and protect against UV-induced free radicals, while organic linden flower water calms inflammation from heat or sun exposure.
- Essence Face Oil features pistachio oil, rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants, and vitamin E, which supports skin repair. It absorbs fast, never feels greasy, and locks in hydration even in 45°C weather.
Pro tip: Apply the serum on damp skin right after toning, then press 2–3 drops of face oil into the skin. You’ll be dewy, not oily.
2. Cleanse Gently, but Effectively
Between sweat, sunscreen, and environmental pollution, your skin deserves a proper refresh. But over-cleansing can strip your barrier.
- Our Essence Cleanser is made with organic cucumber extract and brown algae (algin), which gently detoxify and soothe your skin without disrupting its natural moisture balance.
Use it morning and night, especially after a day by the pool or beach. It lifts impurities while reinforcing your skin’s defense system, which is key for long-term resilience.
3. Use Toner to Prep and Protect
Many skip toner, but in a hot climate, it’s an essential step.
- Our Essence Toner uses just three powerful ingredients, including organic Rosa Damascena flower water, to calm inflammation, tighten pores, and prepare your skin to absorb hydration.
Store it in the fridge for a refreshing mid-day mist. It’s the perfect cool-down ritual after sun exposure, and a great way to rebalance your skin post-sweat or swim.
4. Don’t Skip Exfoliation - Just Be Gentle
When your skin is battling heat, sweat, and SPF build-up, cell turnover slows, and dullness creeps in. But harsh scrubs can cause more harm than good.
- Our Essence Exfoliating Paste uses to gently buff away dead skin, while organic lavender oil calms and soothes.
- Organic jojoba oil hydrates and leaves your skin silky smooth, not tight or dry.
Use 1–2 times per week, preferably in the evening to avoid immediate sun exposure post-exfoliation.
5. Protect, Replenish, Repeat
Even the most diligent sunscreen user will experience some oxidative stress and moisture loss under the UAE sun (that being said, don’t skip sunscreen if you are going to be in the sun for extensive periods of time!). That’s why our formulations focus on repair and prevention, not just hydration.
Layering our serum and oil every evening helps your skin recover overnight, restoring moisture, soothing inflammation, and boosting collagen production so your glow is long-term, not just a summer fling.
Longevity, Not Quick Fixes
Summer skincare isn’t about overloading your skin. It’s about protecting your barrier, supporting natural regeneration, and using purposeful, potent, and plant-powered ingredients
At Clean Rebel, we designed our ritual to work with your skin - not against it - especially in extreme weather. With just five minimalist products, you can maintain hydration, fight premature aging, and enjoy luminous, resilient skin all summer long.
Because glowing today should never come at the cost of longevity tomorrow.
