Little by little, summer is coming to an end, and the traces of the summer’s excesses are showing on our skin. The first cause of facial aging is the sun, and spots, wrinkles and dry hair are more evident after the summer period. Here are some tips to take care of your skin after the end of summer.
#1 Keep your skin hydrated
Once the various threats to which the skin is subjected throughout the summer are over, it is essential to try to maintain a proper routine on the hydration that each skin needs.
After studying the skin once the summer season is over, it was found that in most of the cases studied there is dehydration in the skin, which is usually accompanied by the appearance of fine wrinkles and blemishes.
The Miramar Institute studies the patient’s skin and offers a wide variety of treatments according to the needs of each patient. Some treatments to recover the luminosity and hydration of the skin are the following:
- Ultherapy
- Clearlift
- Mesotherapy
- Biotelift
#2 Taking care of your weight
It is common to gain weight during the vacations, although with a change in diet you can lose those extra kilos and at the same time detoxify from the bad habits of the summer. To do this, it is advisable to eat between five and six light meals a day. It is recommended that the patient puts himself in the hands of professionals to learn new habits and not have the so-called ‘rebound effect’.
#3 Practice regular exercise
The practice of physical activity is vital to bring health to both body and mind. One hour or three quarters of an hour a day is more than enough. It is recommended that the patient gradually set goals or objectives, and walk instead of using a car or motorcycle when running small errands.
#4 Combat blemishes
The appearance of spots on the skin is one of the aesthetic problems that affect women, with data stating that more than 60% of the population is concerned about them.
The appearance of these spots is caused by skin aging and pregnancy, although there are other causes that favor their appearance, such as unprotected exposure to the sun, a sedentary lifestyle, not eating a balanced diet or not removing make-up.
When a blemish appears, it is necessary to carry out a diagnostic study to assess the clinical diagnosis of the lesion.
#5 Do not forget hands and feet
Walking barefoot or in heels can punish the feet. It is recommended that at least once a week you take a bath with specific creams.
Hands tend to be very affected by the sun, so they may appear drier than usual.
#6 Always use sun protection
Every year more than 160,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed, the most aggressive skin cancer and, according to data from the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), represents 1.5% of tumors suffered by women and men.
Regarding sun protection, it is recommended:
- Choose a sunscreen with a filter of quality and quantity.
- Apply the cream half an hour before sun exposure.
- Apply the sunscreen with dry skin at all times.
- Use lipsticks with sunscreen
#7 Facial cleansing
Every three to four months it is recommended to have a facial cleansing. With this cleansing, the necessary levels of hygiene are completely achieved.
A facial cleansing is recommended every three to four months.
#8 Drink natural juices and plenty of water.
Drinking water is basic to the functioning of the body. In fact, just thinking that water is equivalent to 60% of a person’s body weight shows how important it is. It is recommended to drink around two liters of water a day.
#9 Use regenerating creams
The use of protective creams against free radical damage caused by the sun. Moisturizing creams are also useful, as they reduce wrinkles and expression lines while prolonging the life of essential cells.
Finally, anti-aging eye contours act at all levels of aging, eliminating wrinkles and expression lines.
#10 It’s time for a chemical peel
Peeling is a treatment that generates a kind of controlled desquamation of the skin. There are different types of peels:
- Superficial peels: they are used to give luminosity to the skin, improve dilated poles, acne….
- Medium and deep peels: used to treat dyschromia, i.e. skin blemishes, as well as anti-wrinkles and acne scars. For more information, consult a specialist in Aesthetic Medicine.