We look forward to summer and all its joys—basking in the sunshine, days at the beach, outdoor adventures, and quality time with family and friends. But it's worth remembering that warm, sunny weather can take a toll on your skin.
Even with the best skincare routine, the skin can quickly become dehydrated with additional exposure to environmental factors.
At Aesthetics Rx®, we like to think of summer as Hydration Season!
Hydration, sunscreen and antioxidant protection, as well as extra care for your skin's protective barrier, are the cornerstones of maintaining healthy, glowing skin during the hotter months.
What Causes Dehydration?
When your skin is properly hydrated, it looks plump, radiant, and vibrant.
But no matter your skin type—normal, oily, or dry—you can experience dehydration. This happens when the skin's protective barrier is compromised, leading to transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and, ultimately, dehydrated skin.
More hours of daylight, increased exposure to UV rays, heat, frequent dips in chlorinated pools or salty oceans, and inadequate cleansing can strip your skin of essential moisture in summer. The result? Skin that feels tight, dry, and dull.
Why Hydration Matters for Your Skin's Long-Term Health
Keeping your skin hydrated isn't just about maintaining a fresh look—it's essential for overall resilience and healthy-looking skin. Here's why consistent hydration is key:
Slows Down the Visible Signs of Ageing
Hydrated skin retains elasticity and firmness better than dehydrated skin, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. Hydration supports a smoother, more youthful-looking complexion by keeping your skin cells plump and supple.
Strengthens Your Skin's Barrier
The skin barrier protects against environmental aggressors like pollutants and bacteria while locking in moisture. When your skin is hydrated, this barrier remains resilient and functions effectively, minimising water loss and preventing dryness.
Visibly reduces Sensitivity and Redness
Dehydrated skin is more vulnerable to irritation and redness because its protective barrier is compromised. Proper hydration helps keep the barrier intact, making your skin less reactive and more comfortable.
Promotes a Radiant, Even Texture
When your skin is dehydrated, dead skin cells can accumulate on the surface, leading to roughness and a lacklustre appearance. Hydration supports your skin's natural renewal process, keeping it smooth, vibrant, and glowing.
Balances Oil Production
Dehydrated skin can overcompensate by producing excess oil, which may clog pores and lead to breakouts. Hydration helps your skin remain balanced, reducing the likelihood of oil-related issues.
Tweaking Your Skincare Routine for Summer
While a consistent skincare routine works wonders year-round, summer brings unique challenges that call for a little extra care. With just a few small adjustments, you can ensure your skin stays hydrated and glowing, even when the temperature rises.
By fortifying your skin with targeted nutrients, you can help restore and protect its barrier, keeping moisture locked in and your glow radiant and long-lasting.
The Ingredients That Make the Difference for Glowing Summer Skin
When it comes to summer skincare, hydration is the foundation for healthy, glowing skin. Aesthetics Rx® has carefully selected powerful ingredients to meet the unique demands of the warm months of summer.
Key Performers:
- Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): A hydration powerhouse that visibly plumps and refreshes the skin.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Strengthens the skin barrier to prevent moisture loss, reduces the appearance of redness, and visibly evens skin tone.
- Kakadu Plum Extract: A unique antioxidant rich in vitamin C, an Australian native that combats free radicals.
- Stabilised Vitamin C (VC IP): Visibly brightens dull skin, evens the appearance of skin tone, and supports the skin's natural defences against sun damage.
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Visibly soothes, calms and locks in moisture for soft, hydrated looking skin.
- Prebiotics (Inulin and Fructose): Restore the skin's microbiome, enhancing balance and supporting resilience.
These are the key performers in our summer skincare range, supported by other effective ingredients you'll discover in our featured products for summer skin hydration.
Together, they form the foundation of the Aesthetics Rx® summer skincare solutions, providing the hydration, protection, and care your skin needs to thrive all summer.
Your Go-To Aesthetics Rx® Summer Skincare
Here's a selection of our best hydration products for summer from Aesthetics Rx® to keep your skin healthy and radiant.
Vitamin B Serum
Why it's a summer must-have:
This multi-tasking serum combines hydration, oil control, and skin-refining benefits in one lightweight formula. It's perfect for keeping skin fresh and clear during the summer heat.
Key Ingredients:
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Fortifies the skin's barrier, balances oil production, and improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture.
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Visibly soothes, calms and hydrates deeply.
- Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): Delivers long-lasting hydration and visibly plumps the skin.
Pro tip: Layer under sunscreen for balanced, hydrated skin all day.
Daily Moisturiser Hydrating
Why it's a summer must-have:
A lightweight yet nourishing moisturiser that visibly hydrates, soothes, and protects.
Key Ingredients:
- Kakadu Plum Extract: A Vitamin C-rich antioxidant to combat free radicals.
- Vitamin C (VC IP): Visibly brightens and reduces the visible signs of sun damage.
- Edelweiss Extract: Visibly soothes and calms the appearance of inflammation.
Pro tip: Apply as the final step in your morning routine to lock in hydration.
Microbiome Balancing Mist
Why it's a summer must-have:
A refreshing mist that hydrates, visibly calms irritation, and rebalances your skin's microbiome.
Key Ingredients:
- Inulin and Fructose: Prebiotics that restore balance to your skin.
- Seboreductyl™ Complex: Balances oil flow and reduces the appearance of pore size.
- Gotu Kola Extract: A natural botanical that visibly soothes, repairs, and supports the skin's barrier function for improved hydration.
Pro tip: Keep it handy for a cooling boost throughout the day.
Sunshine Skin Set
Why it's a summer must-have:
A complete kit for cleansing, hydrating, and protecting your skin all summer.
What's inside:
- Revitalising Foaming Cleanser: Gently cleanses without drying.
- Bio Fermented Triple Action Exfoliator: Refines and preps your skin for hydration.
- C Serum: Repairs UV damage and enhances glow.
- Daily Moisturiser Hydrating: Keeps skin soft and plump.
- Face & Body Sunscreen SPF50: Nourishes and protects.
Pro tip: Ideal for streamlining your routine or when on the go.
Your Summer Skin Routine: Step-by-Step
Follow these steps daily to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing all summer long.
1 Double Cleanse
Start with a double cleanse using our Revitalising Foaming Cleanser to remove impurities, sweat, and sunscreen, leaving your skin refreshed and ready for the next steps.
2 Smooth & Exfoliate
Use our Bio-Fermented Triple Action Exfoliator to clear away dead cells and improve skin texture. Exfoliating also enhances the absorption of your serums for improved efficiency.
3 Balance & Hydrate
Apply our Vitamin B Serum to balance and visibly plump your skin, followed by our Microbiome Balancing Mist for an added layer of hydration that restores balance to your skin's microbiome.
4 Visibly Brighten
A daily application of our Vitamin C Serum to visibly brighten your complexion and boost your skin's natural defences against UV damage. Vitamin C enhances sun protection by neutralising free radicals and protecting your skin from oxidative stress.
5 Moisturise Protection
Lock in hydration with the Daily Moisturiser Hydrating, which nourishes and softens the skin while maintaining its natural barrier.
6 Sun Protection
Finish with our Face & Body Sunscreen SPF50 to shield your skin from harmful UV rays. This step is essential to prevent dehydration and protect your skin from sun damage.
Your Skin's Future Starts Now
Hydration is more than a quick fix for dehydrated skin; it's essential to vibrant, healthy-looking skin in the long term. By making hydration a priority, you're supporting your skin through summer and visibly improving your skin's radiance and resilience for years to come.
Discover the Aesthetics Rx® range and experience radiant, hydrated skin all summer.