Post-Summer Skincare

https://vimeo.com/868007900After a summer of swimming, sun, sand, and sea, your skin will need some serious recovery. Even if you’ve been neglecting your skin care basics over the summer, now is the time to get back to it so you’re ready for the colder days. Sometimes, summer days can lead us into temptations that may include alcohol consumption and poor eating habits.

So it’s not uncommon to find yourself dealing with sun-damaged skin, dry skin, chapped lips, and clogged pores by the end of summer. While we still technically have until the end of September for the seasons to change, many of us consider summer to be almost back to school, so now is the perfect time to think about post-summer skincare. After a summer of fun and time in the sun, rehabilitating your skin should be at the top of your list.

Although we love summer, the sun can be harmful to your skin’s health. At the end of summer, it’s a good idea to renew your skin so that you can have a healthy, radiant and balanced complexion in the fall. Help yourself erase the signs of summer by reading these helpful tips for post-summer skin care.

• Detoxifying your body and skin after the summer season can go a long way in helping your skin look and feel its best. The best way to do this is through food. Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and healthy, as well as eating a well-balanced diet, can greatly improve the health of your skin.
• For silky smooth skin, use a body scrub to help restore your skin to its original state after the long summer season. Using a gentle body scrub can help remove dead surface skin cells while also providing your skin with moisture, leaving it smooth and soft. Use a gentle facial scrub and look for one that contains glycolic acid, if possible, to help reverse the effects of UV damage and encourage cell renewal.
• After months of heat, sweat, and constant slathering on sunscreen all summer long, there’s a good chance you’ve got clogged pores. That’s because you’ve been subjected to months of oil, makeup, sweat, and dirt buildup, and exposure to environmental pollutants can all take a toll on your complexion. So make sure you buy a good cleansing mask to help draw out impurities and shrink pores.
• After months spent in the pool, beach, and sun, your skin is probably screaming for some much-needed post-summer hydration. Hydrate your parched summer skin by adding a Hydra Serum or Hydra Cream to your daily routine. Look for formulas that offer powerful ingredients like ceramides, retinol, and hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and replenish your skin.
• As summer approaches, you may start to notice that your skin tone is uneven, you have dark spots, and new freckles have developed. This happens when your skin becomes damaged by UV rays. To help prevent sun damage, apply a good vitamin C facial serum daily. Using a vitamin C serum will help improve your skin texture and tone, while keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.