Post-Summer Skincare Routine

The summer holidays are coming to a close, and you have done some pretty wonderful things – trips to the beach, the pool, the islands, or overseas. You probably feel pretty balanced and relaxed, and that’s a good thing! But your tan is going to fade, and in the weeks to come your mirror will start to tell you a story that is not quite so good. Time in the sun and exposure to heavy weather and windy conditions stress your skin. It may feel flaky and dry, or you may start to see the signs of hyperpigmentation. Free radicals that are created by UV radiation have reduced the collagen fibers that are the supporting tissue of your skin. You might even be seeing those brown pigment spots that UV radiation causes. 

You should care for your skin year-round, of course, but post-summer skin care is particularly important. It might benefit you to take advantage of the skills of an experienced aesthetician to restore the condition of your skin after your summer. Our Urban Oasis aestheticians can employ a few effective treatments to help you:

Peeling

This works to free your skin from dead skin cells. Your aesthetician may use an herbal peeling treatment, fruit acid peelings, or micro-dermabrasion, all of which are ideal for restoring the condition of your skin. These peels will give you better results than a do-it-yourself peel at home, providing you with a fresh and radiant appearance. By stimulating blood flow and regeneration of your skin, a peel will really help your skin heal and rejuvenate. This will cause it to be much more receptive to moisturizing ingredients. Hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and alginates are wonderful ingredients to look for when using moisturizers after this treatment.

Exfoliating

This process will remove the outer pigmented layers of your skin to reveal newer, and younger, skin underneath. As your skin recovers from sun exposure, regular exfoliation will help to remove dark spots over time. 

Moisturizing

Our skin is steadily losing moisture during the sun-baked months of summer. Often we resort to using rich greasy products, thinking they will be beneficial. However, these products only work superficially and won’t actually penetrate into the deeper layers of your skin. Most of the product will just get washed away the next time you shower, so you won’t experience a sustainable effect in the end. You will want to use those products that will bind and feed moisture instead. Your professional aesthetician can help you find the very best products just for you.

Here at Urban Oasis Nashville, we can help you with just the right skin care treatment for whatever you are experiencing, such as our Brightening Facial, created specifically for the unpleasant effects of sun damage. Call us today or visit us online to schedule a consultation or appointment. Let’s get your post-summer skincare underway!