How to keep your skin hydrated in summer: a guide from experts in aesthetic medicine
With the arrival of heat, sun and vacations, it is common for many people to forget a key aspect of skin care: deep hydration. In our aesthetic medicine clinic in Badalona and Barcelona, we receive patients every summer who consult us for dry, dull, blotchy skin or signs of photoaging.
The skin suffers more in this season due to solar radiation, high temperatures, sweating and frequent contact with chlorine or salt. However, keeping skin hydrated in summer is possible with a combination of good habits, appropriate products and preventive aesthetic treatments.
1. Moisturize from the inside out: what you eat and drink matters.
The first step to healthy skin starts inside the body. To maintain cellular hydration:
- Drink water every 2 hours, even without feeling thirsty.
- Prioritize water-rich foods: cucumber, watermelon, melon, tomato, orange, lettuce.
- Add natural antioxidants such as vitamin C, which stimulates collagen production and prevents oxidative damage.
- Reduce foods rich in fats and sugars that generate inflammation and skin deterioration.
- Maintaining a balanced nutrition during the summer translates into a more elastic, luminous and resistant skin to the effects of the sun.
2. Adequate facial cleansing adapted to the climate
Sweat, excess sunscreen and pollution increase the need for thorough facial hygiene. At this time of year, it is vital:
- Use gentle but effective cleansers to remove impurities without attacking the cutaneous barrier.
- Apply moisturizing mists or toners after cleansing to maintain the water balance.
- Avoid aggressive exfoliations that may sensitize skin exposed to the sun.
In our clinic, we perform professional facial cleansing with soothing and moisturizing active ingredients to prepare your skin before sun exposure.
3. Sunscreen with moisturizing effect: your number one ally
Prolonged sun exposure is the biggest enemy of moisturized skin. The key is to choose a sunscreen with high SPF (minimum 30) that also has a moisturizing effect. We recommend:
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before exposure.
- Reapply every 2 hours, especially after swimming or sweating.
- Choose a sunscreen adapted to your skin type (oily, dry, sensitive).
- Complement it with products containing hyaluronic acid, aloe vera or niacinamide.
In our practice, we offer personalized routines and dermatological products for each patient according to their phototype and specific needs.
Did you know that there are aesthetic treatments to boost hydration in summer?
In addition to daily home care, we have non-invasive aesthetic medicine treatments that deeply hydrate, soothe the skin and prevent premature aging:
- Facial mesotherapy with vitamins and non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid.
- Hydrafacial or advanced cleansing with intensive hydration.
- INDIBA facial therapies, which stimulate cell regeneration and increase water retention in the dermis.
Enjoy the summer with a hydrated, luminous and protected skin.
The key is not only to moisturize, but to do it well and consistently.
By following these tips and consulting with professionals in aesthetic medicine, your skin will be able to resist the effects of summer and stay healthy all year round.
Are you in Badalona or Barcelona?
Schedule your assessment with our specialists in facial aesthetics and receive a personalized protocol to moisturize, protect and revitalize your skin this summer.
Ask for your informative medical appointment.
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