Summer is a season of sunshine, outdoor fun, vacation with friends and family, and unfortunately, skin damage. The increased exposure to UV rays, heat, and environmental factors can darken pigmentation, dehydrate the skin, and cause dullness by the time fall rolls around. Fortunately, there are ways to reverse the damage and restore your skin’s natural glow. Here are five effective methods from Joli Beautique to help undo summer skin damage and revive your complexion:
1. Exfoliation for Renewed Skin
The first step in repairing summer skin damage is exfoliation. Dead skin cells accumulate on the surface, making your skin look rough and dull. Regular exfoliation helps remove these dead cells, allowing your skin to regenerate and absorb moisture better.
- How to do it: At Joli Beautique Medspa, our favorite exfoliation method for tackling summer sun damage is the Exfoliating Peel Pads by Skinbetter. These pads deliver a gentle yet effective exfoliation using alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to smooth texture and reveal brighter, healthier skin. Incorporate this into your routine 1-3x per week to shed the damaged layers and promote a glowing complexion.
2. Hydrate and Repair the Skin Barrier
After months of sun exposure, your skin’s natural barrier may be compromised, leading to dehydration, sensitivity, and dullness. Hydrating your skin is essential to repairing this barrier and restoring balance.
- How to do it: Incorporate products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides into your daily skincare routine. These ingredients boost moisture retention, help repair the skin barrier, and soothe inflammation, making them essential in rejuvenating summer-damaged skin. You may also book a post-summer Hydrafacial to help repair your barrier and bring hydration back into the skin.
3. Target Pigmentation with a Pigment Inhibitor
Sun exposure often leads to hyperpigmentation—those pesky dark spots or uneven skin tone. Using a pigment inhibitor can help address these issues at the source, reducing the production of melanin and evening out the complexion.
- How to do it: Our top choice at Joli Beautique Medspa is Even Tone by Skinbetter. This pigment inhibitor works wonders in fading dark spots, evening skin tone, and preventing future hyperpigmentation. Use it consistently AM and PM for the best results in restoring brightness to your skin after summer.
4. Using a Vitamin C Serum
UV rays generate free radicals that accelerate skin aging by breaking down collagen and elastin. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize these free radicals, preventing further damage and aiding in the repair of damaged skin.
- How to do it: Incorporate a high-quality vitamin C serum into your daily skincare routine. Vitamin C helps fade dark spots, boost collagen production, and protect your skin from oxidative stress, keeping your complexion bright and healthy. Our favorites are Alto Advanced by Skinbetter and Vitamin C Serum by Alastin.
5. Professional Treatments for Deeper Repair
For more significant damage, such as deeper pigmentation, fine lines, or uneven texture, professional treatments can work wonders in reversing the effects of summer. At Joli Beautique Medspa, we offer advanced treatments that provide deep skin renewal and visible results.
- Nicole, LE, Favorite Treatment for Pigment: For deeper pigment concerns, our Medical Aesthetician’s personal favorite is the VI Peel. This medium-depth chemical peel targets deeper pigmentation issues, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. It exfoliates damaged layers of the skin, revealing a more radiant and even complexion underneath.
- Microneedling with AnteAGE Brightening Growth Factor Serum: We also enhance microneedling by adding AnteAGE Brightening Growth Factor Serum, which boosts collagen production, accelerates healing, and targets stubborn pigmentation. This serum, combined with microneedling, promotes faster recovery and leaves your skin glowing.
Take a look at the results of a series of 3 VI Peels (with the use of daily homecare), performed by our Aesthetician, Nicole:
Now, you can follow every step we mentioned above, but no summer damage can be undone without the consistent use of DAILY SPF! Without the use of daily SPF (and reapplying), pigment and damage will only continue to resurface. Our favorite SPF at Joli Beautique is the Eryfotona by Isdin, as it protects against UVA/UVB rays while correcting Actinic sun damage at a cellular level.
Summer can be tough on your skin, but with the right care and treatments, you can reverse much of the damage and restore your complexion. Consistency is key, and a combination of at-home care and professional treatments can get your skin back to its radiant, healthy state.
At Joli Beautique Medspa, we specialize in creating skincare routines and treatment plans to help you feel confident and age gracefully, all while enhancing your natural beauty. If you’re ready to undo the effects of summer, contact us today to schedule a consultation and get personalized advice on how to rejuvenate your skin!
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