With August nearly over, it's clear that the end of the summer is in plain view, not that we'd ever wish it away. As you enjoy a few last picnics and long, leisurely strolls along the beach, it would be wise to make at least a little time to start thinking about your post-summer skincare regimen.
We're here to help with a few helpful tips.
1. Hydration Is Key
It might sound simple enough, but staying hydrated is a key component for strong and healthy skin (as well as all of the other parts of your body).
Don't take it from us, however. Dermatologist Michael Cameron, MD, was quoted saying as much.
"Skin can get dehydrated if the cells underneath the barrier lose too much water. 'When the water content inside the cells decreases, the cells become shriveled,' he says. As a result, 'The skin may look dull, lose its luster, and fine wrinkles can be more noticeable.'"
2. Apply Sentè's Dermal Repair Cream
Our Dermal Repair Cream is specifically formulated to promote deep hydration, but also works to reduce redness and the appearance of fine lines while improving the health of your skin barrier.
Our customers agree.
"I have been using dermal repair cream for over 4 yrs now. It was recommended by my esthetician. I like the moisturizing effect it gives, and the glow it gives my skin," Lori L. said.
After a long few months spent soaking up the sun's rays (and the UVA/UVB rays that come along with time spent outdoors), it's vital to treat your skin to the best reparative topical possible. Hopefully you applied some of our Even Tone Mineral Sunscreen while you were out in the waves as a preventative measure!
3. The Finishing Touch
After adding the Dermal Repair Cream to your lineup, we recommend a finishing touch: Hydrate+.
Hydrate+ is designed to make that healthy moisture in your skin is locked in, while also having the benefit of Sentè's patented heparan sulfate analog (HSA) molecule, which boosts the skin's immune response to inflammation and repairs from within. Four forms of hyaluronic acid function as water-replenishing sponges, providing immediate and lasting multi-level hydration.
"Calling it remarkable would be an understatement. It has become my new go-to for hydration and a staple in my skincare routine. It provides all the hydration I need without any heaviness. I especially love how well it applies under my foundation!" Liv wrote.
4. Watch What You Eat
You might not think about it often, but what foods you decide to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and those snacks in between) can contribute a great deal to the health of your skin.
As dermatologist Georgina Ferzli told Glamour:
“Foods rich in antioxidants -- think blueberries, cranberries, spinach, açaí, oranges, broccoli, or truly any fruit or dark green leafy vegetable -- are best for your skin,” she tells Glamour. “Our skin is subject to damage from free radicals in the environment all day every day as well as damage from things we ingest like alcohol, so you can think of antioxidants as little power tools to fight this damage.”
Perhaps take it a little easy on the late-summer sangria in that case, and focus on eating well. Time-honored advice, and for good reason.
5. Skip the (Long) Hot Shower
Everyone loves a hot shower. Relaxing, rejuvenating, but if the water's too hot -- or you stay in too long -- you could be doing your skin a disservice, at least according to dermatologist Shari Marchbein.
"Any skin condition characterized by a defective skin barrier can be worsened by a hot shower... [It] strips the skin of sebum, the healthy fats and oils necessary for skin health, and dehydrates the skin," she told Allure.
That's more than a few reasons to consider turning down the heat when taking a shower in the months to come.
The Bottom Line
In combination, Sentè's Dermal Repair Cream and Hydrate+ are some of the best options available in terms of making sure your skin is healthy and hydrated as summer wanes into fall. Holistically, it's also important to consider your diet, your water intake, and your hygiene habits more broadly if you're really serious about improving your skincare routine.
