Goodbye overcast days, hello sunshine. Summer often means more time spent outside in the sun, and as the seasons change, your skin can use some extra TLC. As you swap sweaters for swimsuits, reassess your skin care regimen and aesthetic treatment plans to look and feel your best in the summer.
EXFOLIATE
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells so you can glow in the summer. By exfoliating, you refresh your face, make your skin feel smoother, and allow skin care products to penetrate your skin better.
For the highest quality exfoliation, get a dermaplaning treatment with a professional, licensed Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics aesthetician. Dermaplaning is done by using a sterile, surgical blade on the surface of your skin to remove peach fuzz. You’ll be able to enjoy the results immediately, so get this treatment done any time for an instant complexion boost.
HYDRATE INSIDE AND OUT
If you needed an excuse to buy a cute new reusable water bottle, this is it. Staying hydrated is of the best ways you can keep your skin healthy and clear. Drinking plenty of water keeps your skin healthy and allows your body to function at its best. The daily recommended water intake for women is 11.5 cups a day.
It’s also important to apply body lotion and face moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated. To lock in the most moisture possible, always put on lotion after showering. By doing this, you prevent dry skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve your complexion. Moisturizing should be part of your morning and night skin care regimen.
AVOID SUN DAMAGE
Avoid sun damage this summer by always wearing SPF — which stands for sun protection factor — and keeping it on you to reapply throughout the day. Regularly wearing sunscreen reduces your risk of skin cancer and prevents premature aging.
We recommend applying sunscreen to your skin care regimen so you never forget it. Applying moisturizer and sunscreen should be the final steps of your routine. Experts recommend putting sunscreen on any visible part of your skin 15 minutes before you go outside. Then, reapply every two hours, or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
Other ways to protect against sun damage include wearing hats, sunglasses, and long but lightweight clothing.
STICK TO A DAILY SKIN CARE REGIMEN
To get your skin ready for summer, consistency with your skin care regimen is key. Consistency is the best way to learn what products work best for your skin, and it’s the most efficient way to meet your skin goals and see the results you want.
The months and weeks leading up to the summer are the perfect time to rehydrate and refresh your skin so you can feel confident stepping outside bare-faced or with your favorite makeup look applied.
The best way to form a daily skin care regimen is by working with a professional, licensed aesthetician. Aestheticians are trained to understand what products achieve what results and what products work best for each skin type. The order and time of day you use products matter. A general rule of thumb is to apply the thinnest products first, like serums, and the thickest products last, like moisturizers.
BOOK AESTHETIC PROCEDURES
Aesthetic procedures are another foolproof way to feel your best for the warm summer months. Five of the treatments we recommend for getting ready for the summer are coolsculpting for body confidence, microneedling to promote new cell growth and rejuvenate your skin, dermaplaning for smooth skin, customized facials for clear and glowing skin, and botox to minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
Get your aesthetic procedures with us at Fort Wayne Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics booked now.