Your Step-by-Step Plan for Summer Skin That Glows

If you've ever wondered, can I still do peels in the summer? What's the best way to protect my skin in the heat? You're in the right place. We've helped thousands of women prep their skin for summer while keeping it healthy and glowing, even in the sun. And today we're breaking down the must-have treatments, what to avoid, and how to build a foolproof summer routine.

The summer months are coming up very quickly, so we are going to be getting ready for summer. What can we do to prepare our skin so we look our best this summer? Well, obviously, it's important to have a good regimen and a regimen that's going to protect your skin when you're out in the sun. So there are certain things you want to use on a daily basis.

Antioxidants help to protect your skin from damage. You know, as the sun's rays hit your face, they damage the little electrons and things in there. And now, you know, you're making bumps and marks and all these kinds of crazy things.

But when you're using antioxidants, like vitamin C specifically, it helps to fill in missing electrons and makes your cells perfect again. So when they replicate, you've got, you know, beautiful even skin. And that's really, really important as we're spending more time outside in the summer.

Sure. So, something like that's key. And it's really important to start that repair process.

Don't wait for June. Start it now so you're getting ready and you're prepared for when the, you know, that time comes when it's summertime and we're out and about and your skin's nice and smooth. So you want to start early.

Yeah, and I feel like your regimen really shouldn't change. Right. You know, you should be using the same things.

You should be, you know, exfoliating, using your antioxidants, using your SPF, using your retinoids at night. The only things that really change are maybe you need more SPF, and you need to, you know, like put a hat on. A hat that shades your face.

Think of shading your face because a little baseball cap isn't going to get the sides of your face. It doesn't protect your neck or anything. You need a hat that's good.

So your face is in the shades, like a big, big hat. And that's fine, you know, when you're gardening. I mean, if you're riding a bike.

I've seen some crazy things in the group. Like, I don't own one, but it's kind of cool. And it's like a big front visor.

Interesting. Like, it's something like you can see through. Oh.

But it reflects the sun. Okay. Connected to a hat.

Kind of like a window tint. Almost like that. Something like that.

I've seen it. I've had multiple people post photos of it. Like, it cracks me up because it looks funny.

But that's what they're doing when they're, you know, walking their dogs and things like that. Because they did a peel or they did something, and they don't want to get sun damage. Right.

It's kind of like there are two groups of people, almost. Some people still want to tan in the summer. I'm like, okay, that's fine.

Yes. But you know, then some people are like, you know, I did that already, and I have all these damages, and there's no way I'm going to be tanning my face ever again. Sure.

And then they're really, you know, vigilant with their skincare and protective things. I do get the question about self-tanners a lot when it's coming up to this time. Because nobody wants, you know, like you said, they want to avoid the sun.

But they want to look sun-kissed. Yeah. They want to look like, you know, everybody seems a little better when you have a little bit of color.

And they have a lot of questions about, you know, can I do the self-tanner and do peels and things. And it's kind of a fine line. Well, I guess it doesn't always work well together.

Right. Like if your skin is nice and exfoliated and you go ahead and do that self-tanner, that's perfect. You know, it's gonna last a little while because all those self-tanners do is dye the outermost layers of skin that color.

Right. It's not doing anything. It doesn't, it's not gonna harm anything.

It doesn't affect anything. It's just dyeing the skin. Right.

So, when that skin naturally comes off, does the color? Right. So you can get a great, like, first application, you know, if you're using retinoids and acid cleansers and things like that.

But it's not always easy to get that perfect second application, you know. And I think on the body it might be easier, but I don't have the best of luck with self-tanners. I would rather use, like, a bronzer.

I was just gonna say a bronzer is probably the best. That's what I'll do. Like in the summertime, I'll, you know, because my skin is ashen, but I don't want to look like, you know, I'm a ghost next to everybody else, though.

There's nothing wrong with that. You know, that you're having beautiful, you know, skin that's clear. Absolutely.

And doesn't, hasn't seen a day of sun. That's great. But, I like to have a little bit, and I use, like, a powder bronzer for the face, usually.

You know, you get the outer areas, maybe a little on your nose or whatever. You look like you got some sun. And the same thing, they have some braids for your legs.

And they have body lotions. Yeah, the ones that gradually build a little bit. I like to use those.

I wouldn't mind that more. Anytime I try to put a self-tanner on, it doesn't matter how exfoliated I am. Like, it'll be on your ankles, and I'm just, oh, it looks terrible.

I can't do it. And I've actually done those where they've sprayed you. It just, it just doesn't work well for me.

I will put a bronzer on every day instead of self-tanner. Absolutely. Yeah, that's not, that doesn't work for me.

Here's the thing. There isn't a one-size-fits-all peel. Your skin type, your concerns, and even your lifestyle all play a role.

That's why we created the Peel Finder Tool. You answer a few quick questions, and it tells you exactly what's right for you. All right, so let's talk about some treatments that can be done during the summer months.

And is there anything that should not be done during the summer months? Not necessarily, right? As long as you are willing to protect your skin. For sure. Like, just what we said, SPF and a big hat to shade your face.

You can do anything you want. You can do peels all summer long. You can do strong peels.

You can do light peels. Most people in the summertime who want to do peels tend not to want to do the heavier peels. They want to go towards a lighter one.

Right. And usually that's something like mentholic or lactic, maybe a glycolic, but something like that once or twice a month to still give you that little exfoliation. And you still have to be wary of the sun, of course.

Like I said, as long as you're protecting your skin, you're fine. But now there are other things too that you can do, and not really worry about that. Let's say you're a person who tans in the summertime months, and you're not going to do peels because tanning and peels don't ever mix.

Right. But you can do microinfusion. Ah, no downtime either, right? Because you got a few days where you really have to, you know, protect your skin.

And then it's, you know, it's not going to increase your sensitivity to the sun. Whereas, like acids, you will be more prone to get a sunburn. I mean, that's why it's so important.

You know, there are warnings on acid cleansers and toners and serums, on retinoids. There are warnings because if you go into the sun, you're going to have a higher chance of getting sun damage. And that's the last thing you want.

Right. Right. You want to protect against that.

So they're telling you, you have to use SPF. Well, with microinfusion, there's nothing in there that makes you more sensitive to the sun. So that's a super alternative for people who don't want to worry about, you know, making their skin more sensitive.

They may know they're going to still be outside, and they may end up getting some sun. Right. Probably can't do a peel, but I can do this.

Right. And if you think about it, you know, peels are working from the outside in, and then microinfusion is working from the inside out. Yeah.

I do talk to a lot of people on the phone, and I recently spoke to somebody who was a bus driver, and she says her left arm and her left cheek, she has, you know, some post, you know, inflammation and pigmentation. Yeah. Pigmentation.

So she bought these sleeves because she's doing peels. So she's, you know, slathering on the sunscreen every two hours, she said, and she bought these sleeves that, you know, it's hot and everything, but yeah, it's like just like, it's like an SPF type. They have SPF clothing.

Yeah. So it's got to be something like that. My children live in Florida, and they wear that kind of stuff all the time.

Yeah. But yeah, she wears the sleeves, and she's driving happily now, and she's doing her peels all summer, because let's face it, we have many clients who live in California, Arizona, Florida, places that it's nice and sunny every single day where the sun damage and cancer rates are high because you're always in the sun. Yeah.

So yeah, you have to take those extra steps, but at least knowing that you're doing something, maybe like microneedling, at least you're not making yourself more susceptible. Exactly. It's normal.

Yeah, that's a great option. That's amazing. Yeah, for sure.

Okay, what are some things that you need to be more mindful of during those summer months? Right. So the thinner your skin is, obviously, the more sensitive you are to the sun. Right.

So by using the exact things that we tell you to use every day for the reasons that they are going to thin the dead layers will also make you more susceptible to, let's say, a burn. So if you're using things like an acid wash or acid serum, retinoids, you have to be very mindful of the fact that those are thinning the dead layers, and that's what makes your skin look so beautiful and smooth and glowy, but it's also going to make you more prone to get a sunburn. Okay.

So, you know, again, the most important thing is that SPF. Right. Shading your face, not spending a whole lot of time direct in the sun.

You can go out with SPF. Right. But let's make sure you're putting enough SPF on, number one, like, you know, like take your index finger and you should put like a and fill up your whole and like you should feel like you're putting too much on your face, like you feel like you're just like rubbing it in and rubbing it in, like that's the correct amount.

Right. Most people just put it on, like a serum, and it's not enough to protect. Right.

And then they're like, well, why did I get a burn, or why do I have all this pigmentation? Sure. Well, because you're not putting it on thick enough. And, too, like, you know, we carry the coat slime and that's all physical sunscreen.

So you have physical sunscreens, and you have chemical sunscreens, and like chemical sunscreens, the chemicals actually penetrate into your skin. So that allows the warmth to get into your skin. And, I don't feel like it's as good because heat can also cause hyperpigmentation in the skin.

It isn't the best solution. I think like the titanium dioxide or the zinc, those physical sunblocks. Right.

Those are the very best because they go on. That's your final layer. It sits on top.

Remember, we put on a good amount. Sure. And that just reflects the sun right off your face.

So nothing is going to penetrate. You're not going to get any rays in your skin or heat in your skin from that. That's going to be the safest for you.

And if you have melasma or anything like that coming to summertime, it's like the dreaded time of the year. But, you know, make sure that you're following that. And I know you just find a couple of hats that are cool and pretty, and you'll feel like a movie star and just wear them.

I mean, big sunglasses, wear those. Yes. Audrey Hepburn.

Like, yeah, people everywhere you go are like, wow. I remember we were on vacation once. We were in California and we were in we were like walking around in Beverly Hills.

And I remember I had like a long summer dress on, and I had my big head on. Oh, yeah. And everybody kept looking at me they if I had big sunglasses.

They probably thought I was somebody, like, wow, that person is trying. Who is that? And I was like, well, I was. I don't know.

This was many years ago. But it's not like people are going to look at you. Oh, you look stupid.

They're like, oh, wow, that's cool. Like, who is that? Yeah. Like those are the kind of looks you're going to get.

You're not going to get like, who do you think you are? They're like, Wow, who is that? Like, yeah. Or at least they really take care of their skin. Funny story.

Last year, I was driving home from work, and I live fairly close. So I was taking the side street. It was a hundred degrees out.

It felt like maybe 90, but it felt like 100. She had a long-sleeved windbreaker and the hood up. Oh, gosh.

Like string pull, I wonder if she was a customer. She had to offend.

And immediately I thought, oh, my gosh, she did a peel. She did an arm peel, a face peel. She's doing something over there.

Exactly. And, you know, I didn't think about anything. I mean, I did look for a second, and then I was like, I chuckled to myself because I'm like, I guarantee she's had a chemical peel or some form of treatment.

Or some form of skin cancer or something. Something where she absolutely is, you know, and it was like I wanted to stop and give her a high five, but I just kept driving. But yeah, it was kind of comical.

Yeah, that's funny. Yeah. So just to recap.

Yeah. We're going to start prepping our skin now for summer. Yeah.

Always. Every day. Yeah.

We're going to choose the right treatments. Yeah. And if you need to watch out for, you know, if you're going to be spending a lot of time in the sun, a chemical peel might not be the best thing for you to do.

Right. Now, if you know if you're a gardener or you're going to be with the kids and you're going on vacation, you're going to the beach, you've got a lot of outdoor plans. I would probably not do peels.

Right. Right. I would still use my retinoids and my acid cleansers and lots of sunblock and a big hat.

Right. But I would maybe switch. Maybe I would start doing things like my LED mask more.

I would do microinfusion more instead of the chemical peels. You know, take the time, switch up your routine a little bit. And don't be afraid to use an umbrella or something.

I had a soccer mom call me the other day so that she has to go out. She's done a peel. And, you know, do I feel like the sunglasses, the hat, and the umbrella would be good enough? And I said, yeah, I think that I think you got it covered.

I think so. Hey, I have a pool. So when I sit out back, I mean, literally, if I want to lie in my chair and just just to maybe I'm not swimming.

I just want to enjoy this beautiful summer day. Right. I will sit there, and I will put the umbrella up, and I will have it where it's like covering the top.

Maybe like my bottom half might be in the sun, but my top half is not. Yeah. I'm like, no, say it without I am melasma, too.

So, like if I were to just go out there, well, I would just have darkness all over my face, and we're not doing that. So, yeah, you have to just make sure your protection is in line. Put your SPF on again if you're just constantly out there.

One of the products my daughter absolutely loves that we have, which she lives in Florida, is the Coats Mineral Stick. Yes. She, you know, reapplies on her nose, the places under your sunglasses where you'll get the little redness, you know.

Yes. Yeah. That's a great one.

Yeah. It's a great product to put on. Perfect.

Well, I think if they take the precautions that we talked about today, I think that everybody will be looking tip top shape by the time summer comes, and it'll keep them looking wonderful all summer long. All summer long. And then, when fall comes and you can hop back into your peel regimen.

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