End-of-Summer Skin Care
Author: Kathleen Holoyda, MD
Summer can leave your skin dehydrated and thirsty. Prolonged exposure to the sun and water strips away essential oils, leading to dryness and flakiness. Hydrating your skin helps to restore its natural barrier, keeping it supple, youthful, and healthy.
Summer’s Lasting Effects
It’s never too late to incorporate hydrating serums and rich moisturizers into your routine. Alongside hydration, tackling hyperpigmentation is essential after summer. Sun exposure often leads to dark spots and uneven skin tone. A simple, daily routine can help curb the lasting effects of summer on your skin.
For Professional Results
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Deep hydration. For a more intensive hydration boost, professional treatments, such as medical-grade skin care and facial peels, are available. HA5, a medical-grade skin care serum, is a hydrator that supports the skin's natural ability to retain moisture and provides immediate smoothing for dehydrated skin. Facial peels exfoliate and infuse the skin with hydrating serums, leaving skin plump, refreshed, and glowing.
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Address hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation can be lessened with medical-grade skin care products, especially those containing niacinamide, a powerful ingredient that helps to brighten skin and reduce pigmentation. Laser treatment, like Clear + Brilliant and Fraxel, is another effective way to reduce hyperpigmentation. Laser treatment improves skin tone and texture, helping to fade dark spots and reveal a more radiant complexion. Chemical peels also help to rejuvenate the skin and even skin tone.
Save This Simple, Daily Routine
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Cleanse and Exfoliate: Use a cleansing product with a foamy texture to remove any dirt or makeup. After the skin is clean, gently exfoliate using small, circular motions. Choose an exfoliation method that suits your skin. Never exfoliate if you have open cuts or wounds or if your skin is sunburned.
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Hydrate: For dry skin, hydration is key. Hyaluronic acid, found in many skin care products, is particularly effective as it can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, ensuring deep hydration. At night, a thicker and creamy moisturizer is usually best.
Late-summer skin care is all about hydration and restoration. By incorporating hydrating products, considering professional treatments, and addressing hyperpigmentation, you can restore your skin's health and glow. With a little extra care, your skin can recover from the effects of summer and look its best throughout the year.
Dr. Kathleen Holoyda is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon offering skin restoration treatments, including injectable fillers, medical-grade skin care, chemical peels, and laser treatment. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 530.543.5799 or visit BartonHealth.org.
