How to repair your skin after summer: 3 best solutions to restore healthy skin

Summer, with its sunny days and time spent outdoors, is often synonymous with well-being and relaxation.
However, prolonged exposure to the sun can have harmful effects on the skin.
While vitamin D, essential for bone calcification, is mainly synthesized thanks to the sun’s rays, the latter also cause a great deal of damage to the epidermis.
After several weeks’ exposure, it’s common to notice thickening of the skin, clogged pores and the appearance of imperfections such as blackheads and microcysts.
In this article, we take an in-depth look at the effects of the sun on the skin, while discovering the solutions offered by the Epilium aesthetic medicine center in Paris, to restore and revitalize the epidermis after summer.  

The benefits and harmful effects of the sun on the skin

Vitamin D: an asset for bone health

The sun plays a major role in the synthesis of vitamin D, which is essential for our bodies.
This vitamin promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus into the bloodstream, contributing to healthy bones and bone calcification.
A sufficient intake of vitamin D also helps maintain a healthy immune system, regulate mood and prevent certain diseases.
For these reasons, exposure to the sun is beneficial, but only in moderation.
However, the UV rays emitted by the sun can also have harmful effects on the skin, particularly when overexposed.
These effects, often invisible in the short term, can have lasting repercussions on the quality of the epidermis.

The negative effects of the sun on the skin

• Epidermal thickening: In reaction to UV rays, the skin adopts a defense mechanism by thickening.
  This process, although protective, can alter the skin’s texture, making it rougher, with the appearance of small imperfections.
• Pore clogging: the sun stimulates sebum production by the sebaceous glands.
  Combined with dead cells that are difficult to detach due to dehydration, this sebum can clog pores, leading to imperfections.
• Blackheads and microcysts: Clogged pores prevent sebum from evacuating properly.
  This phenomenon encourages the formation of blackheads and microcysts, particularly on the most exposed areas such as the face.

These consequences, although common, are not irreversible.
With the right care and a post-summer skincare routine, it’s possible to restore healthy, luminous, revitalized skin.  

3 aesthetic solutions to repair skin after summer

Our Epilium aesthetic medicine center in Paris offers specific treatments for sun damage.
Here are three must-have treatments to restore your skin’s radiance and vitality after the summer.

1. Hydrafacial: a complete five-step treatment

Le hydrafacial care is one of the most popular methods of repairing the skin after prolonged exposure to the sun.
This five-step treatment combines gentle exfoliation, removal of impurities and deep moisturizing.
The treatment steps are as follows:

• Cleansing and exfoliation: This first step gently removes dead cells that clog pores.
• Gentle peel: A light peel is applied to dissolve surface impurities.
• Blackhead removal: a suction device removes sebum and pore-clogging debris.
• Intense hydration: Moisturizing and soothing serums are infused into the skin to repair damage caused by dehydration.
• Protection: Finally, antioxidants are applied to protect the skin from future aggressions.

This treatment not only purifies the epidermis, but also deeply rehydrates and prevents dryness, often caused by exposure to the sun.

2. Peeling: a solution for removing dead skin cells

The peeling is another effective technique for repairing post-summer skin.
This treatment involves applying a chemical solution to the face to exfoliate the top layer of skin.
It removes dead cells, smoothes the skin and stimulates cell renewal.
The result is a radiant, even complexion.
A peel is particularly recommended for people whose skin shows irregularities after the summer, such as pigmentation spots or rough patches.
It also prepares the skin for better hydration.

3. Mesolift: a vitamin-based revitalizing treatment

The mesolift is an aesthetic medicine technique that involves injecting a revitalizing cocktail of vitamins, minerals and hyaluronic acid under the skin.
This treatment is particularly recommended after the summer, when the skin has been weakened by the sun and needs deep nourishment.
Injections stimulate collagen and elastin production, restoring the skin’s elasticity and radiance.
Mesolift is an excellent solution for revitalizing dehydrated, dull and tired skin.  

Best practices to prevent sun damage

While aesthetic treatments are effective in repairing the skin, it’s still important to take preventive measures for future sun exposure to minimize damage.

Regular hydration

After exposure to the sun, it’s essential to moisturize your skin.
Use moisturizers rich in soothing active ingredients such as aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. These ingredients help restore the skin’s barrier and prevent dryness. These ingredients help restore the skin barrier and prevent dryness.

Sun protection

Sunscreen should be an essential part of every outing, even outside the summer months.
Use high SPF protection to avoid UV damage.

Gentle exfoliation

Regular exfoliation helps to eliminate dead cells and prevent clogged pores.
However, it is important not to aggress the skin with overly abrasive products, especially after prolonged exposure to the sun.

Consultation with a specialist

Finally, it’s always advisable to consult a skin specialist or aesthetic doctor like those at Epilium.
An assessment of your skin’s condition will enable us to define the skin care products best suited to your specific needs.  

To conclude on skin repair after summer

After the summer, it’s not uncommon to find that the skin has suffered the damaging effects of the sun: thickening, clogged pores, the appearance of blackheads and so on.
Fortunately, with the right care and routine, healthy, radiant skin can be restored.
Treatments such as hydrafacials, peels and mesolifts, offered by specialized beauty centers such as Epilium in Paris, are effective solutions for in-depth skin repair and revitalization.
Don’t let the effects of the sun compromise the beauty and health of your skin.
Don’t hesitate to book a free consultation with Epilium’s experts to benefit from personalized care tailored to your needs.