September Skin Recovery: Rewind Summer’s Sun Damage

We’ve just made it through the sizzling summer months and the sun has been intense.  Whether you’ve lounged at the lake, basked at the beach, or hiked at high altitudes, the effects on your skin are real. Here are some things you can do to revitalize your summer skin. 

Seven Summer-Sun Skin Recovery Steps

 

1. Soothe with Serums

Start the month by swapping out heavy sunscreens and summer sweat for soothing serums rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and niacinamide. These brighten skin, support collagen, and reduce inflammation from UV exposure. This dual essence from COSRX combines the power of niacinamide and 74% snail mucin to deeply hydrate, improve skin barrier, and boost radiance.  https://a.co/d/j2J4MpS

 

2. Switch to Smart SPF

The sun doesn’t disappear in September! Use a daily broad-spectrum Smart SPF (30 or higher) that’s lightweight and hydrating. Mineral formulas with zinc oxide are ideal as your skin recovers from summer-sun damage. This SPF 30 face sunscreen provides broad spectrum protection and reduces signs of aging with a gentle, nourishing formula. https://a.co/d/hoLcicR

 

3. Shed Sun-Spent Skin

Gently slough off the dry, dull outer layer of sun-thickened skin using safe exfoliation: enzymes, low-dose glycolic acids, or microdermabrasion. Don’t overdo it—start once weekly and adjust. Try Rael Face Wash gentle exfoliation https://a.co/d/dXowxxB

 

4. Support Your Skin Barrier

Cooler weather means lower humidity. Reinforce your skin’s shield with barrier-building balms or moisturizers rich in ceramides, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, and snail mucin can all help. Prequel Face Cream skin barrier formulation with ceramides and peptides. https://a.co/d/bSsEWR1

5. Schedule Specialized Services

As summer tans fade, some of us may notice brown spots, uneven tone, or thickened, weathered skin. Our PicoSure laser is ideal for reducing irregular pigmentation and benign pigmented lesions. It works beneath the skin surface to stimulate cellular turnover, improve overall skin tone and minimize fine lines and wrinkles, too.

Call us to schedule a consultation—we’re happy to advise.

6. Set a Sleep & Supplement Strategy

Support your skin from within: focus on sleep, supplements, and stress reduction. Collagen, peptides, omega-3s, zinc, and vitamin E can all contribute to healing and hydration. 

These high-quality collagen supplements contain 5 types of collagen plus hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to support skin, bone, and joint health. https://a.co/d/4zFO791

7. Stay Steady & See Results

Healing takes time. Adopt a steady skincare strategy and don’t skip steps. Take monthly progress photos, track your regimen, and give your skin three to four months to show its best post-summer self.

Smooth Skin Laser proudly supports the mission of Young Life in Charlottesville with a share of all revenue.