End of Season: Skin After Summer
With the end of the hottest season of the year, it's time to take stock of the effects summer has left on your skin. Intense and prolonged sun exposure, the dehydrating effects of sea salt, and the presence of chemicals like chlorine in swimming pools cause visible and invisible changes to the skin barrier. Common consequences include loss of hydration, degradation of collagen and elastin fibers, deepening of wrinkles and fine lines, and the appearance of dark spots.
Ultraviolet radiation, the skin's main aggressor in summer, triggers the excessive production of free radicals, unstable molecules that damage cells, accelerate skin aging, and compromise natural luminosity. Even with preventative care during the warmer months, it is during this transitional phase that skin most needs a targeted recovery strategy.
- At the cutaneous level, the main effects include:
- Dehydration: loss of water and lipids essential to the skin barrier.
- Accelerated aging: degradation of collagen and elastin fibers.
- Spots and irregular pigmentation: increased melanin production.
- Irregular texture and more visible wrinkles: result of the cumulative action of free radicals.
This damage doesn't just occur on the surface—it extends to the deeper layers, where the structural fibers and cells responsible for skin renewal are directly affected.
Free radicals: the great post-summer villains
Ultraviolet radiation is primarily responsible for the formation of free radicals, unstable molecules that damage cellular structures and promote chronic inflammation. Excessive exposure to these molecules causes:
- Oxidation of skin lipids and proteins.
- Loss of elasticity and firmness.
- Reduction of natural light.
Even after intense exposure ends, the action of free radicals continues to compromise skin quality, making it essential to include powerful antioxidants in your skincare routine.
The skin recovery strategy
The post-summer period requires more than basic hydration, it requires an approach that combines renewal, protection and deep repair.
Controlled cell renewal
The natural process of cell turnover tends to slow down with aging and sun damage. Retinyl Palmitate (vitamin A in a milder, more stable form) stimulates epidermal regeneration, promotes the production of new cells, and helps smooth wrinkles and blemishes. Depending on the concentration, it provides visible results without the risk of irritation associated with more aggressive retinoids.
Antioxidant shield and collagen stimulation
The combination of active ingredients in medical cosmetic products, such as Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Palmitate, works on multiple levels:
• Neutralizes free radicals and reduces oxidative stress.
• Boosts collagen synthesis, responsible for skin firmness.
• Evens skin tone and restores radiance.
Combined with elastin and collagen, these ingredients help restore elasticity and strengthen the skin's structure, making it more resistant to external aggressions.
Intensive botanical repair
The healing process is accelerated when active ingredients are applied—such as mimosa tenuiflora extract, known as "skin tree," rich in flavonoids and trace elements—which stimulate microcirculation and soothe irritation. They reverse post-sun sensitivity and restore immediate comfort to fragile skin.
Prepare your skin for the upcoming seasons
By incorporating ingredients with antioxidant, regenerative, and repairing properties into your skincare routine, you not only treat visible damage but also strengthen your skin to face new climate changes.
The result is more even, luminous skin with a greater ability to defend against environmental aggressions. This is the ideal time to adopt technically developed formulas that act synergistically on all levels of skin health.
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