Keep Your Skin Glowing This Summer with These 6 Skincare Tips

As the snow melts and outdoor temperatures gradually rise, you might be looking forward to swapping your parka and mittens for shorts and flip-flops. Summer will arrive before you know it.

As you anticipate hours outdoors enjoying your favorite activities or spending time with family, remember the effects of the sun and warmer weather on your skin. Occasional sunburns are serious and shouldn’t be ignored. Moreover, prolonged sun exposure without protection and after-sun care can accelerate signs of aging, make your skin dull, and increase your risk of skin cancer.

To achieve summer-ready, healthy skin, be prepared to use these six strategies to stay healthy, youthful, and glowing!

1. Wear Your Sunscreen!

You’ve heard this before, but it’s worth repeating. If you’re outside or in a car with windows that let sunlight in, you need to wear sunscreen consistently. Consider trying a mineral sunscreen, which helps reduce the formation of free radicals, unstable molecules that cause damage. At Everglow Medical Spa, we carry Circa-Shield, part of our Circadia line.

Use about a nickel-sized amount or a teaspoon for your face, and apply enough on the rest of your body to fill a shot glass. Sunscreen typically takes around 30 minutes to absorb into your skin and start working, so give yourself enough time before going outside.

Your first application of sunscreen won’t be enough if you plan to spend hours outdoors. Make sure you have enough for reapplication every two hours, especially if you go swimming. Also, mid-morning to late afternoon is the worst time to be outside, as that’s when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are the strongest.

If you’re wondering about cloudy days, yes, you still need sunscreen then, too. Clouds can’t block UV rays, including UVA rays, which age your skin. Also, don’t assume you’re protected in the car. Although UVB rays (which cause sunburn) can’t go through glass, UVA rays can.

2. Take Care of Sunburns

Even with preventive measures, sunburns can still happen, especially if you don’t apply enough sunscreen or forget to reapply it after a few hours. Although the damage is already done, you can still nourish your skin back to health and relieve the pain.

To reduce redness and inflammation and prevent peeling and blistering, try cooling gels with botanicals. Apply them generously when you first notice pink. Preventing blisters is essential because they increase your risk of melanoma, a cancer that develops from cells responsible for pigment.

3. Repair Sun Damage

Working on your tan might be one of your goals this summer, but you should reconsider this approach. A natural suntan indicates damage, and it’s not necessary to get that healthy glow.

Excluding sunburns, your skin still suffers damage from UVA light, which often appears as brown spots, early wrinkles, and rough skin. When skin is exposed to sunlight, it responds by producing enzymes that degrade collagen. It also triggers the release of oxygen molecules that hinder cell growth.

You can trust the West Chester skin experts at Everglow Medical Spa to help your skin regain its natural beauty. They offer a variety of restorative treatments:

• HydroFacial—Cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and hydration to remove dead skin and brighten skin
• Laser treatment—Fotona 4D Facelift, Liplase, and other laser-based solutions to reduce pigmentation, even out tone and texture, and boost collagen production
• Microneedling with microinfusion—Tiny needle infusing a personalized serum cocktail to improve texture, reduce uneven skin tone, and smooth out fine lines

4. Remember to Exfoliate

Warmer temperatures cause your skin to produce more oil and dirt. Over time, simply cleansing your skin won’t be enough to keep it looking bright. You also need exfoliation. When you don’t regularly exfoliate, your skin can become dull and dry.

When you exfoliate, you remove debris and dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin underneath. The process of exfoliation also helps prevent the buildup of dirt and makes your moisturizers and toners work better. Add this step before you moisturize, use toner, and apply sunscreen and makeup. You should know that makeup goes on and stays on exfoliated skin better!

Along with your at-home skin care routine, consider trying an affordable HydroFacial session at Everglow Medical Spa. Besides cleansing and exfoliation, this treatment will remove impurities from your pores, tighten your skin, and restore it with a personalized serum to help it look refreshed.

5. Hydrate Your Skin

Warmer temperatures lead to more sweating, which helps control body heat. However, sweating also causes the skin to lose moisture quickly, resulting in unnecessary dryness. That’s why staying hydrated is crucial. Regularly hydrating your skin is one of the best ways to prevent dryness, keep its glow, avoid sun spots and pigmentation, and even slow the signs of aging.

Consider using a water-based moisturizer, which is a great idea all year round. To enhance your daily skincare routine, schedule a facial at Everglow Medical Spa. Our facial treatment in West Chester revitalizes and rehydrates your skin and features a personalized blend of serums and skincare products to help you target your skin concerns, including crow’s feet, loss of elasticity, or acne scars.

6. Load Up on Antioxidants

Antioxidants are natural molecules that fight aging and benefit your skin and entire body. When your skin cells are exposed to sunlight, free radicals develop and cause harm. To counteract this, having enough antioxidants helps your body neutralize those free radicals. It also promotes collagen production, which tightens your skin and keeps it looking smooth and youthful.

Enhance your diet with foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, citrus, green tea, and leafy greens. You can also choose skincare products that contain antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea extract.

Summer Skin Protection Tips from West Chester Experts

Protecting your body’s largest organ (the skin!) is a year-round responsibility. However, summer months present unique challenges, such as increased sun exposure. By adopting these six sun-safe strategies, your skin can maintain its bright, youthful look.

Let Everglow Medical Spa help you achieve radiant summer skin that boosts your confidence. Use our online contact form for more information or to schedule a regenerative treatment, such as microneedling with infusion, provided by our West Chester skincare professionals. Let us be your partner in enhancing your summer glow!