Restoring the skin after summer is not an easy task. It is not enough to apply a little after-sun the day after you have been exposed to solar radiation. The dermis needs a renewal process that has a defined duration and that not only serves to cope with the damage of the summer season, but also to prepare the skin for the new season.
And indeed, after the extremely high temperatures, sweating and other external factors such as chlorine or salt, the skin faces a sharp change in conditions: a drop in temperatures, cold, dryness, irritations, and other autumn and winter consequences.
That is why experts emphasize the importance of adapting the beauty routine to this new season and keep in mind that it is a changing process that requires care, patience and a touch of rigor. But how should it be done really? To avoid bigger disasters and so that your skin responds with, for example, acne breakouts, Vicente Calduch, pharmacist and CEO of Laboratorios Calduch, explains it.
Less Is More: Quality Over Quantity
To begin with, make sure it is not necessary to completely transform the routine overnight. “Many times, a proper selection of products and a consistent application over time is more useful than piling up treatments,” he notes.
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“After summer it is not just about supplying water to the skin, but helping it recover its ability to maintain hydration and feel comfortable,” says Vicente Calduch. To this end, he recommends a moisturizing serum to respond to this need, within a routine adapted to each skin type. Yes, include oily skin too.
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After that, the focus shifts to brightness, which does not depend solely on a single active ingredient. “It has a lot to do with the skin’s overall condition: its hydration level, the uniformity of tone, and the quality of its surface,” explains the pharmacist. It is then time to add antioxidant actives.
After summer, some skins can also become more sensitive or reactive. Exposure to different external aggressions can cause the skin barrier to need to regain its balance. In this sense, it is wise to opt for simple routines and avoid exposing the skin to an excess of products or intensive treatments simultaneously.
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Finally, don’t forget about the spots. If your skin has responded to summer with pigmentary alterations, the expert’s message is clear: sun protection does not end when the holidays are over. Keeping this practice as part of your daily routine remains important during the following months.
“Pigmentation is not a phenomenon that appears from one day to the next. Often, when we see a spot after summer, the skin has been taking time to respond to different stimuli,” explains Calduch. Along with sunscreen protection, a routine aimed at improving brightness (with antioxidant actives) and the uniformity of the skin’s appearance can help care for its appearance progressively.
