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As we all start to think of long sunny days lounging on beautiful beaches, it’s time to think about getting your skin ready for that sun-soaked getaway!
With 11 years of skincare experience at The Clinic, we are strong advocates for preparing your skin with the right products and treatments to protect your skin, help you achieve that summer glow and feel your best. Here is our comprehensive guide to summer skincare essentials, including what products and treatments you could consider before your holiday and how to protect and rejuvenate your skin while you’re away.
To get that summer glow before you jet off, consider incorporating the following steps and products into your summer skin routine in the months leading up to your holiday:
Brighten and smooth: Everyone wants their glowing, smooth and bright skin on holiday to feel confident, whether you’re going fresh-faced to the beach or want your makeup to look smooth for a scenic cliffside dinner in the evening. By using a Vitamin C serum such as Obagi Professional-C a few weeks before your holiday, you can brighten your skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Even skin tone: hyperpigmentation and dark spots can be an insecurity for many, especially when going makeup-free on holiday. To help reduce the appearance of these dark spots, using skin evening products such as the Obagi Clear products can even out your skin tone, leaving you with smooth, glowing skin ready for the sun.
Even texture: increased heat and humidity during the summer can leave many with issues with their skin texture. Retinoids such as the Obaji Retenoid Serum can gently yet effectively enhance skin texture and clarity, and retinol can help to minimise the appearance of pores and fine lines.
To ensure you look fresh, radiant and glowing before you leave for your holiday, there are some professional treatments that you can consider for a deeper and longer-lasting summer glow:
Anti-Wrinkle Injections: These injections can provide a refreshed look that lasts throughout your holiday by smoothing out fine lines and achieving a youthful summer glow.
Skin Boosters: These are perfect for rejuvenating tired skin before travel. They help to hydrate and plump your skin, giving you an instant glow.
Laser Hair Removal: It’s best to start this process at least 4-6 months before your holiday, as multiple sessions are often required for best results. Without the hassle of shaving, you are free to enjoy your holiday smooth and hairless!
Laser Me by Neauvia: Ideal for prepping your skin for sun exposure, this skin resurfacing treatment helps improve texture and tone, providing a smooth and radiant complexion, whilst also protecting.
While enjoying your holiday, it’s essential to keep your skin protected and hydrated to protect the longevity of your skin:
Sunscreen: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 daily, reapplying every two hours, especially after swimming. Sun safety is key, both in the UK and abroad, and there is a misconception that you only need skin protection when it’s hot and sunny. Your skin can get damaged even on rainy or cloudy days!
Hydrating Products: Incorporate a hydrating serum or moisturiser to maintain moisture levels, helping your skin stay plump and fresh.
Drink Plenty of Water: Staying hydrated from the inside out through drinking water at regular intervals and consuming fluid-rich foods is key to maintaining glowing skin. The NHS suggests you should be drinking a minimum of 6-8 cups of fluid a day, but this should be even more in a hot environment.
Once you return from your holiday, it’s time to focus on revitalising your skin. The following products can help:
Combat sun damage: As much as you try to protect your skin on holiday, sometimes sun damage is unavoidable. However, this is where skincare such as Obagi Professional-C Serum and Obagi Retinol can be used to brighten your complexion and combat any sun damage.
Reduce pigmentation: Many experience pigmentation whilst on holiday due to sun exposure, leaving them with uneven skin tones. However, by using products such as Obagi Clear, you can reduce pigmentation caused by sun exposure and even out your skin tone.
To rejuvenate your skin after sun exposure, consider these treatments:
Hydrafacial: This treatment deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin, making it perfect for removing impurities accumulated during your holiday.
Zaffiro Treatment by Nuevia: This innovative treatment uses infrared technology to tighten and lift the skin, providing a refreshed look post-holiday.
Skin Boosters: These are excellent for rehydrating and plumping the skin after sun exposure, helping to restore that youthful glow.
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