You need to adjust your skincare routine to the challenges that each season brings. How can you keep your skin healthy during the oppressive summer months, especially if you like to spend a lot of time outdoors? Here are some of the most important tips.

  • Use SPF daily – Getting burned is the biggest concern during summer when it comes to your skin. Be sure to use SPF every morning, even if it’s a little cloudy. A daily moisturizer that contains an SPF is perfect for the summer months.

  • Moisturize your skin – You also need to protect the hydration of your skin. One way to do this is with a daily moisturizer. In fact, in the summer months, you may want to moisturize your skin in the morning and the evening. Apply a daily moisturizer with SPF in the morning, and you can use another quality moisturizer in the evening (this will save you money since ones that contain SPF are usually pricier, and you won’t need it at night).

  • Drink more water – This is the best way to keep your skin hydrated. Plus, it’s more affordable than anything else in your skincare routine. Be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water per day (more if you live in a particularly dry area).

  • Exfoliate weekly – This will help you to get rid of dry skin. Therefore, it will reduce flaking. Save your exfoliation for a day you want to look your best. Exfoliated skin will result in longer-lasting makeup application, so it’s a perfect addition to your morning routine for a long day that will conclude with a night on the town.

  • Care for sunburns properly – If, despite your best efforts, you still end up burning, be sure to soothe the burns with a lotion or gel that reduces redness and inflammation in the area. Then be sure to keep burned areas out of the sun as much as possible. If you see any new or changed moles on your skin following a sunburn, be sure to talk with a physician to see if it needs to be removed to reduce cancer risk.

Restoring Skin Damaged by the Summer Weather

NY Face Place in Mineola has all of the skincare treatments and products you need to protect and restore sun-damaged skin. Schedule a hydrating facial today to reduce dry skin and flaking. Give us a call at 516.294.9454 to learn more about our skincare line and treatment options.