SUMMER SKINCARE: HOW TO REGENERATE YOUR FACE AFTER SUN, SEA, AND HEAT

Heat, humidity, salt water, temperature changes, wind, and scorching heat can cause significant damage to the skin: for this reason, summer skincare is very important to safeguard the health of your skin during the warmer months.

Summer can cause numerous damages to facial skin. Among these is, for example, shiny skin, a problem that isn't always immediately visible but actually negatively impacts skin health: enlarged pores, increased impurities (especially in oily skin), and widespread oiliness are the main causes of increased shine during the summer. Sweat can also be harmful to skin of any type. In addition to heat and humidity, stress can also lead to increased sweating, a phenomenon that should not be overlooked: it's important to remember that sweating doesn't mean hydrating the skin, but losing water!

Another problem that can arise in the summer is skin blemishes. This is certainly a more visible problem than the others, and also very common. Less noticeable but equally common is the sensation of heat on the face that can occur during the summer, a condition that can also manifest itself with the appearance of redness. If the redness doesn't go away when you're in a cool environment, you may have poor microcirculation (the capillaries in the face regulate the sensation of heat) or be prone to rosacea.

Summer skin care: the problem of deep dehydration

To understand how to effectively care for your facial skin in summer, it's important to consider one of the most serious damages caused by heat exposure: deep dehydration. Due to UV rays and salt water, dry skin after the beach is one of the main skin problems during the summer months.

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Prolonged exposure to the sun causes a phenomenon called hyperkeratosis: the skin, to protect itself from the sun, reacts by thickening its surface layer. The result? A dull complexion and the typical appearance of dry skin. Salt water and wind accelerate the process, further dehydrating the skin, which becomes even drier or, worse, begins to flake. Chapped facial skin after sun and beach use is a phenomenon that worsens with age: after age 30, the hyaluronic acid naturally present in facial skin gradually decreases, and consequently, so does the skin's elasticity and hydration.

Heat, humidity, wind, salt water, and high temperatures are therefore the main culprits of more reactive or sensitized skin in summer, but they also contribute to oxidative stress from UV rays and an increase in free radicals (also due to an unbalanced diet), which promotes photoaging.

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Summer skincare: how to hydrate your skin after the sun and take care of it at any time of day.

A summer facial skincare routine consists of three main steps:

Step 1: Gentle cleansing and toning. In the morning, it's important to cleanse your face, preferably with a light, refreshing product such as a mousse, which removes impurities without irritating the skin. Afterward, it's recommended to apply a gentle toner, such as Bottega di LungaVita's Regenerating Toner, an exclusive formula based on select ingredients such as plant ceramides, thyme, wheat germ, and linden blossom, which refreshes and tones the face. With these simple tips, you'll learn how to effectively refresh your skin after the sun.

Step 2: Regenerate and nourish the skin. To understand how to care for your skin after sun exposure, it's important to remember the fundamental steps of regeneration and nourishment. If you have dry facial skin after sun exposure, you need anti-aging, hydrating, and soothing active ingredients. An exceptional product for this purpose is Aurum Regenerating Face Cream, an exclusive day and night treatment that deeply restructures, firms, and nourishes.

Step 3: Perfect and protect. How do you treat your facial skin after sun exposure? Definitely by ensuring adequate protection. Stressed skin, in particular, needs a lightweight yet effective product, such as the Peony Flower Infusion Facial Perfecting Treatment: anti-aging, soothing, and hydrating, this treatment quickly delivers regenerated, protected, and vibrant skin.

Extra tips to support regeneration

Summer skincare for oily, mature, or combination skin can be different, but there are some helpful tips regardless of skin type, such as drinking plenty of water, a habit that helps hydrate facial skin after sunbathing at no cost, or avoiding aggressive post-sun peels, which could further irritate the skin.