The end of summer often leaves its mark on our skin: spots, dehydration, loss of luminosity and a rougher texture are just some of the consequences of sun exposure, chlorine in the pool and salt in the sea. With the return to routine in September, it is the perfect time to focus on recovering the health and beauty of the skin with a specific care routine. Here we present the five essential steps to restore your skin after summer.
1. Cleansing: The First Step to Renewing Your Skin
After summer, your skin needs a deep yet gentle cleanse to remove accumulated impurities such as sunscreen residue, oil, and environmental particles. This step is essential to prepare your skin for subsequent treatments and prevent problems such as clogged pores and breakouts.
- Problem: Build-up of impurities, dull skin and clogged pores.
- Solution: Use gentle, gentle cleansers that clean without drying, adapted to your skin type. Daily cleansing, both morning and night, is a fundamental step in having a good daily routine.
2. Exfoliation: Renews the Skin and Improves its Texture
Exfoliation is key to removing dead cells that build up on the surface of the skin, leaving it looking dull and rough. This step helps improve texture and allows subsequent treatments to penetrate better and act more effectively.
- Problem: Rough texture, dull skin and uneven tone.
- Solution: Opt for gentle exfoliants, whether mechanical or chemical, that resurface the skin without irritating it. Exfoliants with mild acids help unclog pores and smooth the skin's surface, improving its overall appearance.
3. Hydration: Returns Lost Moisture and Restores Elasticity
Exposure to the sun, chlorine and salt can leave skin dry, dehydrated and dull. Restoring hydration is essential to restore skin's elasticity, softness and radiance, preventing flaking and feeling of tightness.
- Problem: Dehydration, tight skin and lack of luminosity.
- Solution: Apply serums and moisturizers with humectant and antioxidant ingredients that restore moisture and protect against free radical damage. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and antioxidants are ideal for this step.
4. Recovery: Regenerates and Repairs Sun Damaged Skin
At night, the skin enters its regeneration phase, so it is the perfect time to apply products that help repair and soothe damage caused by sun exposure. Soothing and regenerating ingredients are key to restoring the skin.
- Problem: Sun spots, irritated skin and lack of uniformity.
- Solution: Incorporate recovery products that soothe the skin and stimulate cell regeneration. Look for night treatments with restorative and depigmenting active ingredients that help unify the tone and reduce dark spots.
5. Sun Protection: Essential All Year Round
Even though summer is over, sun protection is still essential to prevent premature aging, spots, and long-term damage. UV exposure is one of the main causes of skin problems, and protecting your skin daily is key to keeping it healthy.
- Problem: Photoaging, spots and risk of long-term damage.
- Solution: Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, even on cloudy days. Sun protection helps prevent future damage and maintain the results of your skincare routine.
