Summer Skin Regimen

For many of us, summer is a time for the outdoors, a time for exploration. The days are long, the air is warm and the sun is bright. Summer can be one of the most pleasant seasons of the year but summer weather and activities place special demands on skin. As demands on the skin change, it is important to revisit skin care regimens and consider optimization for the summer season.

These days summer skin protection is more critical than ever. Skin cancer is on the rise and the evidence of the sun's affect on aging is more convincing than ever. One of the greatest challenges of summer is avoidance of acute and chronic effects of sun exposure - sunburn and sun-related skin aging. These effects can occur on all exposed skin surfaces, not just facial skin. Because the sun is strong and the warm weather promotes lighter clothes that expose more bare skin, sunscreen containing skin care products are an especially important part of skin care and preservation during the summer and must be key components of every skin care regimen. In light of these special summer sun requirements, the following morning/evening skin care regimen has been developed.

Summer Sun Protection Trio

C-SunGuard SPF 30 by Obagi $38.70	Sport UV Defense SPF 45 by SkinCeuticals $37.00	Solbar PF 50 Cream by Solbar $13.28
SPF/facial moisturizer A really fine SPF 30 facial sunscreen is Obagi's C-Sungard SPF 30.	Water/Sweat Proof Sunscreen Ideal for those with an active lifestyle. This water and sweat proof sunscreen provides a broad spectrum SPF 45 for optimal coverage.	Body For sun exposed non-facial skin, potent long lasting sun protection is essential. In personal testing on Hawaii in mid summer, I have found Solbar PF 50 products to provide outstanding protection. When the product is covered by Sunforgettable clear mineral powder sunscreen, I have achieved full day complete sun protection.
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Summer Night Rejuvenation Essentials

High-Potency Serum by Cellex-C $100.00	Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream by SkinCeuticals $56.00 Order »	Skin Smoothing Cream by Dermalogica $38.00
Anti-oxidant A lightweight, oil-free formulation of pure L-ascorbic acid. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and sagging skin. Suitable for all skin types.	Anti-aging Retinol products can really help not only prevent but also reverse sun induced skin aging. To the extent they are tolerated they should be considered for every skin care regimen. My favorite is Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0 for high potency intervention.	Facial moisturizer Facial moisturizers are key components of skin care regimens as well. My favorite is Skin Smoothing Cream from Dermalogica.
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Regimen posted 10/31/2006.

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2009-11-30