With the arrival of summer, our skin and eyes face new challenges: more sun exposure, heat, and the effects of air conditioning or chlorine. If not managed properly, these factors can accelerate ageing and cause dryness or irritation. At Clínica Ramírez & Gálvez, we want you to make the most of the sun and your holidays, so we offer you a guide to preparing your skin and eyes for summer, with essential care routines and the most recommended treatments for this time of year.
Skin in Summer: Challenges and Special Needs 🤔
The skin, our largest organ, is exposed to intense UV radiation, heat, humidity and external agents such as chlorine or salt. This can lead to dehydration, pigmentation spots, sunburn and photoageing. Proper preparation and care are essential.
Essential Care Routines for Sun-Ready Skin: 🧴
A good daily routine is key to keeping your skin radiant:
- Deep but Gentle Cleansing: Cleanse your skin twice a day with gentle products to remove impurities and sunscreen. 🧼
- Light but Consistent Hydration: Choose light textures (gels, serums) to moisturise your skin every day, even if it feels oily. 💧
- Rigorous Sun Protection: This is the MOST IMPORTANT step! ☀️
- Use a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreen with SPF 50+.
- Apply it generously 20–30 minutes before going out in the sun.
- Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating.
- Don’t forget key areas such as the ears, neck and décolletage.
- Antioxidants: Include serums with vitamin C or E in the morning to neutralise free radicals and protect your skin. 🍊
- After-Sun Care: After sun exposure, use after-sun lotions or products with aloe vera to soothe and hydrate. 🌿
Aesthetic Treatments to Prepare and Pamper Your Skin in Summer: 💖
Certain treatments can safely and effectively optimise the health and appearance of your skin at this time of year:
- HydraFacial or Deep Cleansing Facials: Ideal for unclogging pores, removing impurities and preparing the skin. 🫧
- Skin Boosters and Facial Mesotherapy: Deep hydration treatments that inject hyaluronic acid and vitamins to improve radiance and elasticity. Perfect for a “healthy glow” effect! 💉
- Gentle (Superficial) Peels: Performed with caution and only if there will be no intense sun exposure. They help renew the skin and improve its texture. 🍑
- Treatments for Pigmentation (with caution): Some treatments (such as IPL) can be started BEFORE the summer with a strict sun protection protocol, or postponed until autumn. An expert diagnosis is crucial. 🎯
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox): It can be carried out in summer to soften expression lines, as it does not affect the skin in the same way as other treatments. 😉
- Collagen Stimulators: Starting these treatments before the summer can lay the foundations for firmer, more elastic skin in the long term. 🧬
Your Eyes in Summer: Protecting a Vital Organ 👁️
The eyes are very vulnerable in summer. Exposure to UV radiation, chlorine in swimming pools, sea salt, sand and wind, and air conditioning can cause irritation, dryness and more serious problems.
Essential Care for Healthy Eyes in Summer: 👓
- Quality Sunglasses: A must! ☀️ Make sure they block 99–100% of UVA and UVB rays (UV400 category). Wear them at all times.
- Caps and Hats: They complement the protection provided by sunglasses. 🧢
- Constant Hydration: Drink plenty of water. If you suffer from dry eye, use artificial tears, especially before and after swimming or in air-conditioned environments. 💧
- Eye Hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your eyes. If you wear contact lenses, follow strict hygiene rules and avoid wearing them in swimming pools or the sea. 🧼
- Eye Check-Ups: A check-up before the summer is very useful for detecting problems in time. 🗓️
Conclusion: A Summer of Beauty and Health with Clínica Ramírez & Gálvez 💖
Preparing your skin and eyes for summer is not just about looks; it is about health. Adopting the right routine and considering specific treatments can make all the difference. At Clínica Ramírez & Gálvez, our experts in ophthalmology and oculo-facial aesthetics offer you the advice and personalised treatments you need so that your skin and eyes look and feel radiant, healthy and protected all summer long.