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September 3, 2023 · 2 min read

Post-Summer Skincare Guide

By , Founder and Lead Injector

As the season fades away and the days bring less sunlight, the lingering signs of months of intense exposure often become apparent. Even with the best at-home care, a season filled with beach days and exotic island vacations can leave the skins surface looking lackluster. Were all aware of the damaging effects of the sun on our skin.

Woman with healthy glowing skin following a post-summer skincare routine in Pickering

I REGRET TAKING CARE OF MY SKIN. SAID NO ONE EVER

Let’s face it! As much as treating your skin to a treatment or procedure that can be done in a clinic, the results are going to be significantly enhanced and go a whole lot further when you implement a great skincare routine at home.

All this rejuvenating beautification that you are considering taking on with lavish aesthetics treatments will last longer, be complemented further and exponentially accelerate and optimize the effects of all your efforts with a high-quality skincare regime!

Not sure where to get started when there are so many products out there?Here are some simple steps to get you on the path of creating habits that your skin will thank you for the rest of your life!

1. Find a Trusted Skincare Professional

Get yourself a trusted cosmetic professional who can make a plan with you. Just like a fitness trainer or a healthy eating coach, investing in your skin can benefit from professional advice that will address the areas that trouble you. It is so easy to build up all those bathroom drawers with endless products but one great product is better than a variety. Get the best bang for your buck that will not be too overwhelming

RN skincare professional building a personalized routine with a client in Pickering
A trusted professional can tailor a simple, effective routine to your skin.

2. De-Clutter Your Skincare Shelf

If you are really committed to investing in your skin, it will be easier by minimizing the products and focusing on just the one routine you have planned out with your trusted professional. Toss anything that compromises or doesn’t enhance your new committed routine.

3. Start Simple With a Skincare Starter Kit

Many top-quality skincare companies recognize that the cost and criteria to get someone started may be too time-consuming or financially daunting.

The post-peel routine

Many companies offer a starter skincare kit that will save you money but optimize your results without too much commitment in terms of time or money. Bundles are a great incentive for getting started.
Simple curated skincare starter routine flatlay for post-summer recovery
One great product beats a cluttered shelf. Start simple and build from there.

4. Commit to Small, Consistent Steps

If you are going to run a 10 km run this summer, you better ease into it! No one, especially you, wants to quit your new routine so commit to a short amount of time both the start and end of the day. Then, once you start to see the unbelievable difference in your skin, you will be inspired and motivated to grow your process and keep up with the routine.

5. Set Up a Daily Skincare Ritual

Starting a skin care regiment is more difficult to skip when it is staring at it every day by your bathroom mirror. Display your beautiful new products as a reminder to use it

Woman performing her daily skincare ritual at the bathroom mirror in Pickering
Keep your products visible to make your daily ritual effortless to keep.
, and that you deserve it!

It takes 21 days to create a habit - and even less to start seeing and feeling the results in your skin with a top-quality skincare routine. Are you ready to develop a new habit?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a post-summer skincare routine important?+

After months of sun, heat and chlorine, skin often looks dull, dehydrated and uneven. A focused fall routine helps repair the summer's cumulative sun exposure, restores hydration and brightens tone so your complexion recovers before the dry winter months arrive.

How do I repair sun damage after summer?+

Sun damage shows up as dullness, uneven tone and rough texture. A consistent at-home routine with an antioxidant serum, a gentle retinol and daily SPF, paired with in-clinic treatments like chemical peels, can help refresh the skin's surface. Our RN-led team in Pickering can assess your skin and recommend a plan suited to you.

How do I start a skincare routine without feeling overwhelmed?+

Begin simply. A trusted professional can build a streamlined plan around a quality cleanser, a targeted serum and a daily SPF, and a starter kit makes it easy to begin without committing to a shelf full of products. Add steps gradually as the habit becomes second nature.

Do I still need sunscreen after summer ends?+

Yes. UV exposure continues year-round, even on cloudy or cooler days, and is the leading cause of premature aging and sun damage. Wearing a broad-spectrum SPF every morning protects the progress of your recovery routine and any in-clinic treatments.

How long does it take to see results from a new skincare routine?+

Habits form in about three weeks, and many people notice their skin looking smoother and more hydrated even sooner. Visible improvements in tone and texture from active ingredients typically build over four to twelve weeks of consistent use.

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