Your Summer Skincare Reset

Summer is here, and with it comes a whole new set of challenges for your skin. From increased sun exposure to higher humidity, your skin needs a thoughtful approach to stay balanced, hydrated, and protected. Here’s a step-by-step guide to building the perfect summer skincare routine using some of our favorite professional-grade products from Skinbetter, Glymed, Face Reality, iS Clinical, and Anfisa.

While this routine is generally recommended to clients, we recommend scheduling a complimentary skin care consultation, where our provider can assess your skin and create a custom routine tailored to your specific needs.

All of these products are linked for anyone interested in purchasing.

Morning Routine:

1. Cleanse: Start your day with a gentle, non-stripping cleanser to remove excess oil and prep your skin for the day ahead.

   • Recommended:

     • Glymed Plus Gentle Facial Wash…$37.00

     • iS Clinical Cleansing Complex…$49.00

2. Hydrate: Keep your skin balanced without the heaviness. Choose lightweight hydration that cools and calms.

   • Recommended:

     • Face Reality Hydra Remedy…$45.00

     • iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum…$67.00

3. Treat and Protect: Use a targeted serum to address specific skin concerns, like pigmentation or irritation, while providing antioxidant support.

   • Recommended:

     • Face Reality Antioxidant Peptide Serum…$56.00

     • iS Clinical Pro Heal…$99.00

     • Skinbetter Alto Defense Serum…$170.00

4. Moisturize: Lock in hydration without clogging your pores. Choose a lightweight, hydrating balm.

   • Recommended:

     • Face Reality Clear Derma (mattifying)…$31.00

     • Glymed Comfort Cream…$40.00

     • Skinbetter Trio…$160.00

5. Sun Protection: The most crucial step in your morning routine! Shield your skin from harmful UV rays.

   • Recommended:

     • Face Reality Mineral Matte SPF 28…$35.00

     • EltaMD SPF 40…$42.00

     • Skinbetter Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen…$75.00

Evening Routine:

1. Double Cleanse: Start with a gentle cleanser to remove makeup and SPF, followed by a deeper cleansing step.

   • Recommended:

     • Glymed Plus Mega-Cream Cleanser…$41.00

     • Skinbetter Refining Foam Cleanser…$48.00

2. Exfoliate: Keep your pores clear and skin smooth with a gentle exfoliating serum.

   • Recommended:

     • Face Reality 8% Mandelic Serum – Ideal for acne-prone or congested skin…$43.00

     • Skinbetter AlphaRet…$145.00

3. Repair: Use a potent serum to soothe and repair sun-stressed skin overnight.

   • Recommended:

     • iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ – Reduces inflammation and brightens the complexion…$99.00

     • Skinbetter Even Tone…$165.00

4. Moisturize: Seal in hydration with a richer product at night to support skin repair while you sleep.

   • Recommended:

     • iS Clinical Reparative Moisture Emulsion…$110.00

     • Anfisa Radiant Hydra-Balm – Deeply hydrates and nourishes…$145.00

5. Weekly Treatment: Replenish and soothe your skin after sun exposure with a targeted mask.

   • Recommended:

     • Glymed Plus Ultra-Hydrating Enzyme Mask – Rejuvenates and intensely hydrates…$52.00

Pro Tip: For acne-prone or oily skin, consider adding a balancing toner like the Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner before your serum step to keep your skin feeling fresh.