Post-Summer Skincare: Refresh and Rejuvenate

As we say goodbye to summer, it’s time to address the effects of sun exposure on our skin and permanent makeup (PMU).

The Harmful Effects of Sun Exposure on Skin: Post-Summer Skin Recovery, Permanent Makeup, and Tattoos

The sun is essential for life but during summer, our skin is susceptible to various forms of damage, such as sunburn, photoaging, hyperpigmentation, and loss of elasticity. This not only affects its appearance but also our long-term health.

The skin can become dehydrated, dry, and sensitive. In addition, UV radiation accelerates the aging process, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and it can also weaken the skin's protective barrier, making it more prone to irritation and inflammation. Dark spots or hyperpigmentation are also common, as the sun stimulates melanin production.

Simple Starting Steps for Skin Recovery After Summer (that you can try at home!)

1. Hydration: After summer, the skin needs intense hydration to restore lost moisture. Using serums rich in hyaluronic acid and moisturizing creams can significantly improve skin condition.
2. Regeneration: Products with antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, can help repair the skin and neutralize free radicals caused by sun exposure.
3. Exfoliation: Gentle exfoliation will help remove dead skin cells and promote skin renewal. However, it’s important to avoid harsh treatments to prevent irritation.

Revitalize Your Permanent Makeup

How Can PMU be Affected By Too Much Sun?

• UV rays can have a considerable negative impact on some PMU, and can break down the pigment used, leading to fading and colour changes. For some pigments, eyebrow PMU may lighten significantly, turning a dark brown into a much lighter shade, or with bluish or Gray tones. Moreover, lip PMU intended to provide a vibrant red or pink might fade to a less intense orange or pale pink. Eyeliner PMU can appear smudged or less distinct.

They can also cause the surrounding skin to thicken, which may blur the sharp lines of PMU, making it look less defined.

The best form of action is, actually, prevention! It is always really important to check the pigments that your Artist is using are of a good, reliable quality - feel free to ask them questions about which materials they use, and whether they are compliant with pigment regulations. As soon as you have PMU pigments in your skin, protect them from the sun - don’t leave it until it is too late!

What Can You Do Now?

• PMU Touch-Ups: Making an appointment to refresh your PMU will help revitalize the colour and sharpness. Using colour theory, your beauty professional will know how to correct undesirable tones on the lips and brows.
• Use SPF: Even though the more intense summer UV rays are gone, it is a good idea to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to the PMU areas to shield against UVA and UVB rays.
• Aftercare: Practice proper aftercare for optimal healing.

Thinking about PMU for the First Time?

If you are thinking about PMU for the first time, autumn is a great time to start to achieve optimal healing. The recovery and healing period lasts about a month, depending on your skin type. During this time, you should avoid direct, intense sunlight, excessive sweating, and you shouldn’t go swimming in chlorine pools. Make sure you choose your Artist carefully and follow their post-treatment routines.

Which Post-Summer Treatment is Right for You?

Based on your skin type, its current condition, any specific concerns, and the desired results, these procedures are most commonly recommended after the summer:

Dermaplaning for Post-Summer Clarity

If you're looking for a treatment that smooths your skin, brightens your complexion, and enhances product penetration dermaplaning is ideal. Dermaplaning is a precise and gentle technique where a sterilized scalpel is used to carefully remove the top layer of dead skin cells and fine hairs from the face. It’s a straightforward way to refresh your skin’s surface, making it smoother and allowing products to penetrate more effectively.

Hydrafacial for Comprehensive Skin Health

For a more comprehensive approach, hydrafacial not only exfoliates like dermaplaning but also includes a gentle chemical peel, deep cleansing, and intense hydration. Unlike dermaplaning, which focuses on surface exfoliation, hydrafacial also improves overall skin health by infusing hydrating serums and addressing issues like wrinkles, sun spots, and dryness, offering a more thorough rejuvenation. The infusion of hydrating serums ensures your skin is deeply moisturized, making it look plump and radiant. hydrafacial is suitable for all skin types.

Microneedling for Skin Rejuvenation

If your concerns are more intensive, such as sunspots, dehydration, fine lines or loss of firmness, microneedling may be the best option. This treatment stimulates collagen production by creating micro-injuries in the skin, which helps reduce hyperpigmentation, improve texture, and restore skin’s natural firmness and elasticity with minimal downtime.

Laser Treatments for Advanced Skin Correction

People tend to choose laser treatments because they penetrate deeper skin layers, offering a more comprehensive and lasting solution than surface treatments like dermaplaning or Hydrafacials. By using focused light energy, lasers help effectively fade dark spots (also called sunspots or hyperpigmentation), boost collagen production, and enhance overall skin tone and firmness. Whether you're looking to reverse summer damage or simply improve your complexion, laser treatments provide powerful and long-lasting solutions. Fractional lasers stimulate collagen for improved firmness, while carbon laser peels offer deep cleansing and exfoliation.

It's key to understand that immediate results don't exist; true transformation requires persistence and patience. By collaborating closely with your beauty artist for the best treatment options, and by following the healing plan closely, you can achieve the radiant, lasting results your skin deserves!

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