While summer brings a lot of sunshine, outdoor adventures, and longer days, it also comes with common skin concerns that you need to be aware of. From increased oil production and sweat, to heightened sun exposure and clogged pores, summer can put your skin through a lot. This is why facials are especially important during the summer months—they help your skin reset, recover, and glow despite the heat.
How Does Summer Affect Your Skin?
Sun Exposure & UV Damage
Summer is synonymous with sunshine and getting natural Vitamin D, however, the sun’s UV rays can cause significant harm to your skin. Prolonged sun exposure leads to:
- Premature aging (wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots).
- Dryness and dehydration.
- An increased risk of sunburn, which damages the skin barrier.
More Sweat & Clogged Pores
Warmer temperatures often lead to excessive sweating, and add skincare products, makeup, and sunscreen on top of it, and your pores can quickly become clogged. This creates the perfect environment for breakouts, blackheads, and acne.
Dry Skin From Dehydration & Air Conditioning
When the temps get too hot, most of us head straight for the AC. The problem with this is that all that cool, dry air can zap your skin’s natural moisture leaving it dry, tight, and flaky. Combine that with increased dehydration during summer, and your skin may struggle to stay plump and hydrated.
Overproduction Of Sebum
The heat can stimulate your sebaceous glands, leading to an overproduction of oil (sebum). This can cause your skin to appear greasy and the excess oil can trap dirt, bacteria, and dead skin cells, contributing to breakouts.
Why Facials Are A Must-Have In Summer Skincare Routine.
Facials will provide targeted treatments that deeply detoxify, repair, and hydrate your skin, making them an essential part of your summer skincare routine.
Deeply Cleansing
Facials will remove sweat, sunscreen, and makeup buildup from your pores. Techniques like steam treatments or gentle extractions will help get rid of skin impurities, reducing your risk of blackheads and acne.
Hydrating
Rehydrating dry or flaky skin in the summer is a top priority in any facial. Treatments often include hydrating masks and serums that give your skin moisture to restore its natural glow and elasticity.
Repairing Sun Damage
Facials can help reverse minor sun damage, and not only brighten dark spots and smooth out fine lines, but also help even out your skin tone for a healthier, more radiant skin.
Exfoliating
Gentle exfoliation removes the layer of dead skin cells that can build up during summer and also allows your skincare products to penetrate more effectively, maximizing their benefits.
How To Maintain Healthy Skin Between Facials
Facials are a great way to maintain radiant skin in summer, but you also need a skincare routine to do in between facials so your skin stays healthy, hydrated, and balanced.
Never Skip Sunscreen
Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, even on cloudy days. Reapply every two hours, more often if you’re sweating or in the water. Also, be sure that you’re not using expired sunscreen. Shop our sunscreens.
Hydrate Inside & Out
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated in the summer, as well as use a hydrating moisturizer.
Cleanse Your Skin Morning & Night
While you sleep, your skin goes into repair mode, producing oils and shedding dead skin cells, so cleansing your skin in the morning removes that buildup and preps your skin for the day.
At the end of the day, your skin is caked with dirt, sweat, oil, and environmental pollutants, as well as sunscreen or makeup. Cleansing at night is essential to wash all that away and prevent clogged pores, breakouts, and dullness. Having a morning and evening skincare routine keeps your skin fresh and glowing. Shop our face cleansers, face moisturizers, and makeup removers.
Don’t Over Exfoliate
Exfoliation should be a part of your skincare routine, overdoing it can irritate your skin, especially during summer. It’s best to exfoliate 1-2 times a week.
Personalized Facial For Your Summer Skincare Routine
When your skin faces heightened stressors from heat, UV rays, and sweat, getting regular facials in the summer will help with your skin’s health and prevent long-term damage. Reserve an appointment today for a personalized facial to give your skin the love and glow it deserves!
