With all the sun and sweat that it brings, summer isn’t always easy on your skin. Spending too much time outside in the heat can lead to dryness and irritation. And of course, we all know sun exposure can accelerate signs of aging, like sun spots and fine lines.
Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice your skin to enjoy this season. With a realistic, hydration-forward skincare routine, you can protect your skin from damage and enjoy a dewy, glowing look all summer long. Here’s how:
1. Find a Sunscreen You Adore
Wearing sunscreen not only helps reduce your risk of skin cancer but also helps protect against premature aging, sun spots, and wrinkles. Unfortunately, a lot of people avoid wearing sunscreen because they find it to be greasy, discoloring, or hard to apply. If that’s your opinion of sunscreen, you just haven’t found the right one yet!
Find a sunscreen you love, and you’ll start looking forward to applying it every morning. For facial skin, look for a product that dries clear, has a lightweight texture, and is at least SPF 30. Some people prefer a daily moisturizer with SPF so they don’t have to apply multiple products. While you don’t necessarily need a luxury product, consider splurging on a higher-end brand here. With sunscreen, it really does make a difference.
2. Keep Cleansing Wipes Handy
Summertime means sweat! If you leave sweat sitting on your face for hours on end, you may experience more breakouts and clogged pores. Some people also find that excessive sweat dries their skin out due to the high salt content. Either way, keeping some facial cleansing wipes handy ensures you have an easy way to cleanse your face while on the go.
If you enjoy walking, jogging, or doing other outdoor athletic activities in the summer, you may also want to keep some makeup remover wipes in your bag. Removing your makeup before a sweaty workout will help prevent clogged pores and blemishes.
3. Consider Waxing Services
Summer is peak shaving season. Of course, you want your legs, underarms, and other sensitive areas to look smooth and sleek! Unfortunately, shaving can also cause a lot of irritation, especially when combined with sun exposure and sweating.
Consider replacing your shaving routine with professional waxing services. Waxing lasts longer and leaves your skin smoother. Balance MedSpa offers waxing services for underarms, upper lips, eyebrows, and more.
4. Schedule a Facial
Facials are about more than just relaxation. They also have numerous skincare benefits. Your practitioner can tailor your facial to the season. So, in the summer, they can focus on extractions to address sweat-clogged pores, use soothing cleansers to calm sun stress, and finish with a moisturizing mask for a dewy glow.
While traditional facials are certainly beneficial, another option to consider is the HydraFacial. Performed with a specialized tool, this facial cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and protects your skin. The tool allows for deeper penetration and more dramatic results than are typical with a traditional facial. Plus, HydraFacial can be customized to your needs with serums and enhancements such as:
- Britenol Booster Serum: The holy grail for sun spots! This one helps restore a brighter, more even complexion and is perfect for summer.
- Dermaplaning: This process removes dead skin cells and the tiny hairs that can make your skin look overly dull.
- Don’t Forget Your Neck: The delicate skin on your neck is sensitive to sun damage, and this HydraFacial add-on helps soothe and protect it.
- DermaBuilder Booster Serum: Reduce signs of aging with this blend of peptides so you can glow your way through summer.
5. Dabble With Neurotoxins
Summer tends to be the time when small wrinkles that you’ve tried to ignore suddenly become more obvious. Foundation and concealer can settle right into them, ruining your clean-faced look. They may also make you nervous to be seen bare-faced on the beach.
You deserve better than to hide behind your wrinkles. A few carefully placed neurotoxin injections can smooth out your look, easing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, brows, and forehead.
Botox is the best-known neurotoxin, and it works well for many clients, providing several months of wrinkle relief. In some cases, Dysport or Xeomin may be a better fit. Whichever injection you choose, you can have the treatment on your lunch break and get right back to work! For Botox, Orlando med spas are the way to go; make sure you seek a qualified practitioner.
Take care of your skin this summer, and you can truly put your best face forward. Don’t hesitate to contact Balance MedSpa for summer skincare that Orlando women rave about. We offer customized skin maintenance services including HydraFacials, Botox and fillers, waxing, microneedling, and more.
