How to Care For Your Skin After the Summer

Vacation time is over. This is the season when we usually think we look our best but it’s also a period when our skin might be suffering more than it should. If you have reached September needing a little extra care, discover the two infallible steps to recover from skin problems in summer in record time. The best thing is that these tips will be a must also to help your skin adjust to seasonal changes.

WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR SKIN DURING SUMMER?

In the summer months, we are inevitably more exposed to external aggressions, especially the sun, which is the main cause of skin aging. On top of that, it’s quite possible that with all the changes to our pace of life and different schedules we haven’t been as rigorous with our beauty routine that is essential to keeping our skin in optimal condition. So exactly how does summer affect your skin?

• Dry dehydrated skin that is rougher and has lost elasticity.

Abrupt changes in temperature, salt water, wind, and air conditioning zap our skin of moisture, causing uncomfortably dry skin in summer. Chlorine also dries out its natural oils, so skin feels tighter.

• Wrinkles are more pronounced and sagging appears.

The free radicals generated by exposure to the sun are responsible for compromising the skin’s internal structure. The collagen and elastin fibers can lose their integrity and this translates into premature aging.

• Hyperpigmentation becomes visible.

The more sunlight that reaches our skin, the more melanin it produces–thus forming those unwanted dark spots.

• Summer Acne.

Sun radiation tends to make the sebaceous glands generate more sebum to compensate for the dryness.

Have you detected one or more of these effects on your skin? Don’t worry, we have solution! This is what you have to bear in mind to replenish healthy-looking beautiful skin:

1. EXFOLIATE TO RENOVATE

A suitable chemical peel is the best option to treat most of the problems the skin is dealing with at this time of year. By encouraging renewal of the stratum corneum, exfoliants help minimize the look of hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. It is also incredibly effective at smoothing out the skin texture and softening the appearance of wrinkles. Likewise, a good exfoliant encourages the removal of the dead cells that can make skin look dull, so it contributes to recovering your natural glow and luminosity. And because it helps to keep pores clean, it is ideal for minimizing the appearance of imperfections as a summer acne treatment.

2. HELP RESTORE YOUR SKIN’S MOISTURE AND FIRMNESS

Along with exfoliating, moisturizing and nourishing should become your favorite beauty steps. Regularly exfoliating your skin helps to preserve moisture levels, but after the summer we need a more drastic solution. Proteoglycans, along with collagen and elastin amino acids, help recover a radiant appearance when the skin has been damaged by external aggressions. Antioxidants such as vitamin C helps minimize the signs of aging caused by free radicals. You should look for products featuring these ingredients to use after summer.