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Summer invites you to spend more time outdoors, enjoy the beach, the pool and long days. However, it is also one of the times of the year when the skin is most exposed to factors that can alter its balance: solar radiation, heat, sweat, salt, chlorine and changes in our usual routines.
We know that protecting yourself from the sun is important. It may seem like obvious advice, but the real difference is not in knowing it, but in making it a daily habit. The skin has a memory and the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation accumulates over time, favoring the appearance of spots, wrinkles, loss of firmness and other signs of premature aging.
That’s why taking care of your skin in summer means doing it from the inside and from the outside, with perseverance and common sense.
The skin is also cared for from within
Healthy skin does not depend exclusively on the cosmetics we apply. Hydration, nutrition, rest and our lifestyle also influence its appearance.
During the hottest months, it is especially important to drink enough water and maintain a varied diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, quality proteins and healthy fats. These habits provide the body with the nutrients necessary to maintain the normal function of the skin.
Sleeping properly and limiting alcohol and tobacco consumption also help prevent the face from looking duller, more congested or fatigued.
However, no food, supplement or drink can replace sun protection. Taking care from within is an essential complement, but it must always be accompanied by an appropriate external routine.
Protecting yourself from the sun is much more than using sunscreen
Sun protection should be part of the daily routine, even when the day is cloudy or we do not plan to go to the beach. It is advisable to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which protects against UVA and UVB radiation, and apply it generously to all exposed areas.
In addition, it is necessary to reapply it approximately every two hours when we are outdoors and always after bathing, sweating or drying ourselves with a towel. No sunscreen completely blocks radiation or allows you to be exposed to the sun for an unlimited time. For this reason, it should be combined with other protective measures, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Whenever possible, it is advisable to avoid direct exposure during the central hours of the day, look for shaded areas and use wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and clothing that covers the skin. These measures do not prevent you from enjoying the summer; they simply allow you to do so in a more conscious way.
A simple and consistent routine
In summer it is not necessary to use a large number of products. A simple, well-chosen routine adapted to each skin type is usually enough:
- Gentle cleaning to remove sweat, sunscreen, salt or chlorine.
- Hydration to help preserve the skin’s barrier function.
- Daily broad-spectrum sun protection.
- Reapplication of the protector when there is prolonged exposure.
It is also advisable to avoid aggressive exfoliations or combine too many active ingredients if the skin is irritated, burnt or especially sensitive. The goal should be to keep it protected, hydrated and comfortable, not overtreat it.
Why can skin look worse after summer?
During the summer, tanning can temporarily give the face a more uniform and luminous tone. However, as it gradually disappears, it is common for some alterations that were previously concealed to begin to become more visible.
Sun spots, a less homogeneous tone, more obvious pores, irregular texture, small wrinkles or a general feeling of dull and aged skin may appear. This does not mean that the skin has changed from one day to the next. In many cases, the end of the tan simply shows more clearly the cumulative consequences of sun exposure.
Ultraviolet radiation is involved in the degradation of collagen and elastin, two structures that are essential for maintaining skin firmness and quality. Hence, after the summer, many people perceive their skin as less luminous, rougher or with more marked signs of ageing.
In addition, not all spots are the same. If a new lesion appears, changes its appearance or generates doubts, it should be medically examined before performing any aesthetic treatment.
Autumn: a good time to value your skin
Once the season of greatest sun exposure is over and when the skin is no longer actively tanned, it may be a good time to have a medical evaluation.
It is not a question of eliminating any trace of summer or transforming the face, but of knowing what the skin really needs and designing a proportionate protocol. Some people mainly have pigmentation alterations; others need to improve texture, luminosity, small wrinkles or loss of skin quality.
In our clinic we have a protocol that is especially suitable to address several of these signs globally: Duo Facial Rejuvenation.
Facial Rejuvenation Duo: Two Complementary Technologies
Facial Rejuvenation Duo combines two laser technologies that act in different and complementary ways: the CO2 laser and RedTouch.
The CO2 laser promotes controlled skin renewal. It allows you to work on texture, surface irregularities, pores, certain blemishes and small expression lines. At the same time, it stimulates a regeneration process that contributes to progressively improving skin quality.
RedTouch uses a wavelength of 675 nanometers with special affinity for the collagen present in the dermis. It aims to stimulate this structure from deeper layers, helping to improve the firmness, density and luminosity of the skin. The technology is designed to act directly on dermal collagen, according to DEKA’s technical information on RedTouch.
The combination of both technologies allows the skin to be worked on from two levels: the CO2 laser focuses especially on surface renewal, while RedTouch acts on collagen and the quality of the deeper layers.
The result we are looking for is a more even, luminous and rejuvenated skin, always maintaining the naturalness of the face.
A treatment adapted to each skin
Duo Facial Rejuvenation is not performed in the same way in all patients. The intensity, the areas treated and the number of sessions must be adapted to the condition of the skin, the phototype and the objectives of each person.
For this reason, a medical assessment is necessary before starting treatment. It is also important that the skin is not tanned and that the patient can correctly comply with the subsequent indications, especially those related to sun protection.
The end of summer doesn’t have to be the time to hide your skin under new layers of makeup. It can be the perfect occasion to observe it, understand what it needs and start taking care of it in a more conscious way.
Because beautiful skin is not only tanned skin: it is protected, healthy and well-cared for all year round.
