Sexy Skin

Beauty remedies for Summer Skin damage

by Martha Alburquerque

Summer’s over and now we must pay for all of our partying in the sun.  Here are 5 problems your skin may be facing as a result of the summer sun and how to remedy them, courtesy of RealBeauty.com.

Problem: Dehydrated Skin

“Use an exfoliating and rejuvenation mask twice a week,” says Jan Marini, president and CEO of Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. “This will refine, soften, and hydrate parched, sun-exposed skin. As a result, your complexion will look plump and renewed — and ready to withstand cooler fall temperatures.   You can try an at-home glycolic peel like  Brazilian Peel™, $78 for four weekly treatments.

Problem: Dull, Uneven Skin Tone

“Lackluster skin can often accentuate fine lines and conceal your true complexion,” says Lisa M. Crary, CEO and owner of Santias Skincare. “Use a gentle scrub to reveal healthy skin underneath the dead cellular buildup. I recommend the Sanitas Lemon Cream Scrub ($32), a physical exfoliant that stimulates new tissue growth while delivering antioxidants.”

Problem: Hyperpigmentation

You may notice a few tiny freckles that you didn’t have before the season began. As you know, the sun increases melanin levels in your skin, causing you to tan (or burn) — hyperpigmentation comes along with it. Try a concentrated brightening treatment like Cosmedicine Triple P Serum Daily Advanced Care Antioxidant and Multi-Nutrient Treatment to help diminish spots and prevent future ones from popping up.

To get rid of freckles on your shoulders, hands, and décolletage, try Olay Definity Neck and Chest Daily Restoration Treatment, $30; cvs.com

Problem: Sun Damage

Like a triple threat, NIA24′s Rapid Exfoliating Serum ($75) works to diffuse sun spots, strengthens skin, and exfoliates to remove complexion-dulling cells.

For a daily dose plus moisture, try Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Sun Damage Daily Moisture Lotion SPF 28, $12.99; cvs.com

Problem: Fine Lines

You may think that your crow’s-feet are from being outside in the sun without sunglasses, but it’s more the UV rays than the actual act of squinting. Clinique has created a laser treatment in a bottle in its new Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector. The ultra-concentrated serum reduces wrinkles while fighting future signs of aging by warding off free radicals.