After weeks of sun, chlorine, salt, and changes in routine, it's normal to notice drier, duller skin with new blemishes. Today I'll tell you how your skin can regain its radiant, hydrated, and even appearance.
Sun Spots: Why Do They Appear and How to Treat Them?
Post-summer spots are usually the result of overexposure to the sun without adequate protection. Although they sometimes don't appear immediately, the effects of the sun can accumulate and manifest weeks later.
Furthermore, if you only protect your face and not your body, you activate the general melanogenesis process, including that of your face.
What you can do to prevent skin spots
- Introduce depigmenting active ingredients into your facial routine.
- Avoid aggressive exfoliants immediately after summer. Skin is more sensitive and could react, causing a rebound effect.
- Always apply special sun protection for blemishes such as melasma (yes, even in September). Spots darken with minimal sun exposure.
Dehydration: not the same as dryness
Many times we use both terms interchangeably, but they are not. Dry skin is a skin type, while dehydrated skin is a temporary condition that can affect any skin type, even oily skin. Do you notice your skin is stiffer or has an uneven texture? Summer dehydration is more common than it seems. The sun, wind, and salt water alter the skin's protective barrier, leaving it thick, dehydrated, and fragile.
How do you know if your skin is dehydrated?
- It looks dull, but not necessarily dry to the touch.
- You may see flaking in some areas.
- You may notice shiny and dull areas at the same time.
- You observe fine vertical wrinkles in areas where there shouldn't be any.
- Makeup doesn't sit well, it looks patchy, it accentuates lines.
Effective solutions for dehydrated skin
- Drink enough water, but remember that hydrating from the outside is also essential.
- Introduce hydrating masks 1-2 times a week.
- Hydrate in layers. Start with a hydrating toner or essence and follow with an ampoule, a good serum, and cream.
- Strengthen the skin barrier with hydrating, humectant, and soothing ingredients.
- Avoid harsh cleansers. Opt for gentle formulas.
- Make sure to incorporate cell renovators to re-epithelialize the skin.
Remember: your skin also needs a vacation... after the summer. The end of summer is the perfect time to pamper your skin, review your facial skincare routine, and prepare for autumn with renewed skin. It's not about changing everything at once, but about listening to what your skin needs now.
If you notice persistent changes or are concerned about a blemish, please let me know. Facial care is a long-term investment, and every small gesture counts.
Hugs,
Mercè 🖤
