The summer months present a number of unique challenges to the skin. Heat, humidity and increased sun exposure all take a toll, leaving you flushed and prone to breakouts and the development of pigmentation.
When managing your skin over summer, it’s best to prioritise skin health, hydration and repair. Read on to discover the three treatments our dermal clinicians recommend to keep your skin healthy and glowing in the summer months.
How does summer weather affect the skin?
Increased sun exposure causes damage to the skin, leading to sunburn, hyperpigmentation, premature ageing, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Ensure you apply sunscreen daily and stay out of the sun as much as possible.
Heat and humidity lead to an increase in the production of sweat and oil, potentially causing clogged pores and breakouts.
If you spend a lot of time indoors, dry air from air conditioning may have the opposite effect and leave your skin dull and dehydrated.
Finally, there is the consideration that you’re more likely to spend time outdoors socialising, so there is an added impetus to ensure you put your best face forward.
What skin treatments are best to get in summer?
Skin treatments should be gentle and hydrating to avoid increasing sun sensitivity.
Light chemical peels, hydrating facials, and serum infusions will all help to enhance and hydrate your skin while also giving you a healthy glow so you can look your best as you enjoy summer entertainment.
Our recommendations for summer
We recommend the following treatments as they do not increase photosensitivity and offer improvement aimed at common summer skin complaints. The actual treatments also feel soothing and cooling, making them refreshing on hot days.
1. Belle Facial with Dermasweep Melbourne
One of our most popular treatments here at the clinic, the Belle Facial with Dermasweep is a form of microdermabrasion that uses a brush-tipped vacuum to exfoliate the skin and increase blood flow to the area, stimulating collagen production.
Manual extractions follow to help clear congestion, then an infusion of Hylauronic Acid and Vitamin C is applied to provide deep, restorative hydration.
The Belle Facial is the perfect pick-me-up in the summer months as it tackles both dehydration and congestion to leave the skin feeling plump, smooth and soft, with a characteristic ‘glow’.
Results are immediate and there is no downtime, making it ideal as a pre-event treatment too.
The Hydrafacial is an intensely hydrating microdermabrasion treatment aimed at improving skin tone, texture and overall health.
It follows a four-step process of cleansing and exfoliation, mild acid peel, extractions and hydration infusion.
It is suited to wide range of skin concerns and is particularly useful for addressing summer-related skin stress through its focus on health and hydration.
The treatment is painless and involves no downtime. Results are immediate, making this popular as a pre-event treatment as well.
3. Nanofusion Treatment Melbourne
The Nanofusion Treatment works to stimulate collagen and balance breakouts while also addressing skin tone and the appearance of pigmentation.
It works by enhancing the delivery of nourishing and hydrating serums to the skin through the use of a patented Nanofusion pen with a unique disposable tip.
The skin will look and feel refreshed immediately following the treatment, with elevated results appearing after 48 hours. There is no downtime.
Nanofusion can be paired with a Belle Facial for more enhanced results.
Post-treatment tips
To get the most out of your summer treatment, stay hydrated and avoid heat and sun exposure immediately following your appointment. Scheduling a treatment in the afternoon or evening will help with this.
In the days following, ensure you apply your sunscreen diligently. Keep a bottle of Superstar on hand to reapply as needed.
We hope this blog has helped you to consider suitable skin treatments this summer. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us on 03 9826 9988, or book a Virtual Skin Consultation for FREE with our expert dermal clinicians.