summer_glow.jpegGetting your skin ready for the sunny days ahead is crucial as summer approaches. Aiming for a pre-summer glow goes beyond vanity—ensuring your skin is nourished, protected, and ready for the warmer weather. A healthy summer glow is sought after by many, with about 60% of people paying more attention to their skincare routines as summer nears. This increase in skincare focus highlights a shift towards viewing skin health as essential for overall well-being.

Ready for that pre-summer glow? At Complete Health and Wellness, you can get the skin you’ve been dreaming of with medical aesthetic treatments and personalized skin care.

Request An Appointment

What Is Pre-Summer Skincare?

Pre-summer skin care refers to the specialized regimen that individuals adopt to prepare their skin for the warmer, brighter days of summer. This approach focuses on enhancing the skin's health and appearance, ensuring it can withstand and thrive under the summer sun. 

The core objectives of pre-summer skincare are to remove accumulated dead skin cells, deeply hydrate and nourish the skin, and provide robust protection against the potentially harmful effects of prolonged UV exposure. Individuals can achieve a radiant and resilient summer glow by scheduling a hands-on consultation to discuss in office treatments and a home care routine to maintain that in office glow. This preventive and proactive skincare routine aims for aesthetic improvement and emphasizes the skin's long-term health, reducing the risk of sun damage and premature aging.

Experience Medical Aesthetics

Medical aesthetics significantly contribute to achieving that perfect pre-summer glow, offering more than just superficial enhancements. Under the supervision of a highly skilled and award-winning team, patients receive treatments such as chemical peels, laser treatments, and microdermabrasion, all designed to improve skin texture and tone and diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and sunspots. 

These procedures promote collagen production, improving skin elasticity and firmness for a youthful appearance and aiding skin repair, ensuring vibrancy throughout the summer and beyond. By incorporating medical aesthetics into your skincare regime, you invest in lasting, remarkable improvements, making your skin resilient and radiant against the summer's harsh conditions.

At Complete Health & Wellness, we harness cutting-edge medical technology alongside advanced cosmetic techniques to reveal the finest version of your skin. Medical aesthetics blend healthcare and beauty services, providing a science-supported pathway to elevate your looks and self-esteem through impactful treatments like laser therapies specifically tailored for our patients.

Start with Thorough Exfoliation

Kick off your pre-summer skincare routine with a soft exfoliating products. Doing this 2-3 times a week is perfect for getting rid of old skin cells and unveiling brighter, more glowing skin. Choose products with natural exfoliants like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) for your face. These are gentle and effective, fitting seamlessly into the realm of aesthetic medicine by enhancing your skin's texture and reducing issues like frown lines without irritation. 

This approach makes your skin more receptive, ensuring an even tone and smoother appearance. A stronger scrub works best for the body for more challenging areas such as elbows, knees, and heels, effectively clearing away accumulated dead skin cells. Incorporating regular exfoliation into your pre-summer regimen is crucial; it not only refines your skin's appearance but also boosts the absorption and efficacy of your other skincare products, making your investment in aesthetic beauty go further.

Deeply Hydrate Your Skin

To achieve optimal results and a radiant pre-summer glow, deep hydration of the skin is key. Hydrated skin looks plumper and more luminous and is better protected against irritation and sun damage. Choosing products designed to lock in moisture and enhance the skin's protective barrier is crucial. Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid are ideal as they can hold up to 1000 times their weight in water, hydrating the skin effectively from within. A vitamin-rich serum, especially those containing antioxidants like vitamins C and E, can further boost hydration and support skin resurfacing by promoting collagen synthesis.

Skin hydration isn’t just about topical treatments; internal hydration also plays a significant role. Drinking at least eight glasses of water daily is essential for maintaining the skin's moisture balance and supporting its resilience against environmental stressors. A diet rich in water-heavy fruits and vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts can improve the skin's hydration and strengthen its lipid barrier, allowing for better moisture retention. These strategies work in tandem to prepare your skin for a natural, glowing appearance, making it smooth, supple, and summer-ready.

Apply Antioxidants

Antioxidants are the ultimate treatment for your skin, especially as you prepare for the sunny days ahead. These potent agents shield against oxidative stress triggered by free radicals, which can harm skin cells, causing premature aging and a lackluster complexion. By treating your skin with antioxidants through your skincare routine, you significantly enhance your skin's defense against environmental stressors, including the damaging effects of UV rays.

To maximize these benefits, make sure your skincare treatment plan includes products rich in antioxidants for both topical application and dietary intake. Select serums and moisturizers infused with vitamins C and E, ferulic acid, and resveratrol for topical use. Vitamin C is renowned for treating the skin by brightening, boosting collagen production, and reducing the visibility of sunspots. When used in the morning beneath sunscreen, it adds an extra layer of protection against sun-induced damage.

Treating your skin from the inside is just as crucial. A diet rich in antioxidants should include a variety of berries, nuts, dark chocolate, and green leafy vegetables. Green tea, a fantastic source of antioxidant catechins, offers remarkable skin-healing benefits. Integrating these antioxidant-rich foods and beverages into your daily diet treats your skin from within, ensuring it stays resilient, youthful, and glowing all summer long and afterward.

Embracing this comprehensive antioxidant treatment strategy for your skin can significantly enhance its health, giving you a natural, enduring radiance.

Never Skip Sunscreen

Consistent sunscreen application is the final and arguably most crucial step in your pre-summer skincare routine. Sunscreen acts as a shield, protecting your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are responsible for sunburn, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. For a perfect summer glow, it is imperative to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays, with an SPF of 40 or higher.

Apply sunscreen generously to all exposed areas of skin, including the face, neck, ears, and hands, at least 15 minutes before going outdoors. This allows the sunscreen to fully bind to the skin. Reapplication is 2 – 4 hours, especially after swimming, sweating, or toweling off, even if the sunscreen is labeled as water-resistant. For daily use, a teaspoon amount for the face and a shot glass amount for the body is recommended to ensure adequate coverage.

Remember, sunscreen prevents skin damage and plays a significant role in maintaining your skin’s health and appearance. By preventing sunburn and reducing the risk of sun damage, sunscreen helps maintain an even skin tone and texture, essential for that luminous summer glow. Additionally, incorporating sunscreen into your daily routine, regardless of the weather, ensures continuous protection, keeping your skin vibrant, healthy, and well-protected throughout the summer and beyond.

Integrate Nutritious Foods into Your Diet

Integrating nutritious foods into your diet is key to achieving a pre-summer glow from the inside out. Start by focusing on a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, which offer many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support skin health. 

  • Lean proteins like chicken, tofu, and legumes are vital for collagen production, aiding in skin firmness and elasticity.
  • Berries, citrus fruits, and leafy greens are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which protect the skin against oxidative stress.
  • Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon, chia seeds, and walnuts, are essential for maintaining the skin's lipid barrier, promoting hydration, and minimizing inflammation.

To ensure these nutrient-rich foods become a steadfast part of your diet, plan your meals ahead of time and aim for color diversity on your plate to guarantee a broad spectrum of nutrients. Smoothies are an excellent way to consume concentrated fruits and vegetables. Incorporate nuts and seeds as snacks or salad toppings for an extra boost of vitamins and minerals. By making these dietary choices, you’ll work towards a radiant complexion and improve your overall health, setting the stage for a vibrant summer glow.

Ready for Radiant Skin? Book Your Appointment at Complete Health & Wellness Today!

Getting your skin summer-ready goes beyond your skincare routine; it's about a holistic approach that includes skincare, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. At Complete Health and Wellness, we promote medical aesthetics to enhance natural beauty and support overall well-being.

Be sure to start caring for your skin before summer begins. Begin your pre-summer skincare routine today with Complete Health and Wellness, and step into the sunshine confidently with skin that glows from within. Schedule your appointment with us to discover the perfect skincare and wellness plan tailored just for you. At Complete Health and Wellness, your health, beauty, and satisfaction are our top priorities.

Request An Appointment

.