Summer is here! The heat has been turned up and the sun is ready to take centre stage. Our typical tropical weather can be tough on the skin especially if you are a sun lover, like many of us are. 

With summer on our heels, we are all gearing up for some fun in the sea and by the beach. As glorious as it is to be baking under the sun, working on that perfect tan, do not forget about your skin-care regimen! It is more important than ever during the tropical summer months.

Make sure to take care of your skin by staying moisturised and by always cleansing your face.  Try out these 5 refreshing and energising cleansers to help brighten and protect your skin.

Clinique Pep Start

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The Pep Start cleanser has refreshing papaya extract and micro bamboo silica beads so you can cleanse and exfoliate at the same time. Its 2-1 feature is a great addition to your daily skin-care regime.

Clarins Daily Energizer

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The perfect cleanser for the summer or for all year around, especially if in the tropics! This face wash is a gel that turns into a fluffy foam. Its light yet powerful properties detox your skin after long summer days.  

Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Cleanser

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The fragrant grapefruit scent is a perfect way to wake you up feeling energised and ready to tackle the day. It is a great fresh summer smell in a cleanser that strips your face of all unwanted baddies.

Kiehls Pineapple and Papaya Scrub

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What better than the refreshing smell of tropical fruits to kick start your summer days! Scrub off all of yesterday’s worries and get a move on with all that summer fun.

La Mer Cleansing Gel

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Oil free and gentle but outrageously effective. All your make-up will melt right off, leaving your skin feeling clean yet still moisturized, not tight or squeaky at all.

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