In summer, our skin suffers more than at any other time of year: the heat, the long, pleasant, languid hours in the sun, the sea salt on our skin, the chlorine in the pool, the irregular schedule, the lost sleep, the changes in diet... All of this has a direct impact on the condition and health of our skin.
And while none of this is wrong, if we do it consciously, with love, kindness, and in moderation, it's important to use the post- summer months to recover.
Because yes, we may not have protected ourselves properly and suddenly have more spots than usual, or suffer from hyperpigmentation. We may not have hydrated properly, and our skin may be dry. Or maybe we've overindulged in mojitos and an acne breakout has appeared.
There can be thousands of causes of damaged skin: the important thing is to know the origin so you can treat the damage with certainty and intelligence.
Today, we'll focus on sun-damaged skin in the summer. If you'd like to learn more about what products to use, what routine to incorporate, and what new habits can help, keep reading.
Skin Routine to repair skin damaged by the summer sun.
Although sun exposure has numerous benefits for the body , such as the synthesis of vitamin D or the regulation of circadian rhythms, in summer we relax and let our skin be overexposed to the sun.
It's not serious if we do it in moderation and accompany it with a post- summer routine to repair damaged and/or burned and/or tanned skin.
What do we usually see on our skin after summer?
- Sun spots : These are solar lentigines, which frequently appear on the cheeks, forehead, and mustache, the areas of the body most exposed to the sun. Ideally, use a product that helps inhibit the melanogenesis process for progressive skin depigmentation. In this case, Bio Repair Oil Night Elixir may be a good option: with 20 high-quality botanical active ingredients, this cocktail of natural oils softens wrinkles and sun spots.
- Sunburn : Another symptom of hot, humid summer weather is acne. The combination of heat, humidity, and high sun intensity can lead to summer acne breakouts. In this case, we'll use a gentle, skin-friendly cleanser, like our Green Clay Balancing Soap, followed by Fresh Flower Facial Toner, Perfect Balance Skin Serum, and Hydramatt Skin Cream. This step-by-step combination of products will solve your post- summer acne problem, while deeply hydrating and nourishing your skin without clogging or closing pores.
- Photoaging wrinkles : because yes, because, even if we don't like to hear it, the sun ages us. The effect that UVA rays have on our skin is changes in the arrangement of collagen and elastin fibers, essential for providing firmness and elasticity to the skin. When these are altered, the skin begins to sag and wrinkles deepen. The ideal thing in this situation is to use antioxidant products , such as our Anti-Aging range , with Bio Nutritive Cleansing Balm, Regenerating Rose Hip Serum, Bio Regenerate Cellular Eye Serum, and Bio Illuminating Vit C Antioxidant Serum.
Other tips to heal summer-damaged skin.
And while establishing a beauty routine with high-quality, sustainable natural cosmetics is a fundamental step, it's also important to resume a lifestyle that promotes proper skin hydration and nutrition. Here are some small habits you can gradually incorporate into your daily routine so that they will one day become an integral part of your life:
- Drink quality water , filtered, natural and/or with freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice, sliced cucumber, raspberries, strawberries...
- Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals with plenty of fruits and vegetables, green leaves and sprouts, whole grains and legumes, nuts, and seaweed.
- Cultivate proper sleep hygiene , creating a solid sleep schedule that allows us to feel energized during the day and relaxed at night…
- Walk every day , even if it's just for 5 minutes at a leisurely pace. This will help activate the lymphatic system, which is responsible for eliminating many of the toxins that have accumulated in the body over the summer.
These are just a few of the countless practices that can help heal damaged skin after the summer. Cold showers, homemade face masks , conscious breathing exercises, and facial massages can also help. The important thing isn't to do everything; the important thing is to do what you can, with love and little by little.
