Summer can be wonderful for the soul—but not always for the skin.
Months of sun exposure, heat, humidity, sunscreen, travel, swimming and outdoor activities can leave skin looking and feeling different by the end of the season. You may notice more dryness, congestion, uneven-looking tone, rough texture, or simply that your usual skincare routine isn’t working quite the same way.
At Blu Water Day Spa, we believe the transition from summer to fall is the perfect time to take a closer look at your skin, refresh your routine and give it a little extra attention.
What Happens to Your Skin During Summer?
Everyone’s skin is different, but summer can bring a combination of increased perspiration, sunscreen use, environmental exposure and time in the sun.
By the end of the season, you may notice:
- Dry or dehydrated-looking skin
- Clogged pores and congestion
- Dull or rough texture
- Uneven-looking skin tone
- Increased sensitivity
- Changes in how your usual products feel or perform
Rather than simply adding more products, fall is a great time to have your skin professionally evaluated and determine what it actually needs.
Start With Professional Exfoliation
One of our favorite ways to refresh post-summer skin is dermaplaning.
Dermaplaning is a professional exfoliation treatment that gently removes surface buildup and fine facial hair, leaving the skin feeling exceptionally smooth and refreshed.
It can be enjoyed as part of our Dermaplaning Facial or incorporated into other appropriate facial treatments.
The result is beautifully smooth skin and a fresh canvas for your skincare and makeup.
Hydrate and Refresh With HydraFacial
For clients looking for a more comprehensive skin reset, HydraFacial is another wonderful option.
HydraFacial combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration in one treatment. At Blu Water, we offer different HydraFacial experiences so your esthetician can help determine which option best fits your skin and goals.
After months of summer heat, sunscreen and outdoor activity, the combination of exfoliation and hydration can be especially appealing as we transition into fall.
Don’t Forget Your Home Skincare Routine
Professional treatments are only part of good skincare. What you do at home every day matters, too.
And skincare doesn’t have to be complicated.
Sometimes clients are using too many products, overlapping ingredients, or products that may no longer be appropriate for what their skin currently needs.
Our advice?
Bring Us Your Skincare Bag
Bring the cleansers, serums, moisturizers and treatments you’re currently using to your appointment.
Our estheticians can help you understand what each product does, what may be unnecessary, and how to create a simpler routine based on your individual skin.
You don’t necessarily need more skincare.
You need the right skincare for you.
Professional Skincare at Blu Water
We offer a selection of professional skincare lines so our recommendations can be customized rather than taking a one-brand-fits-all approach.
Our skincare collection includes:
Hydrinity • SkinCeuticals • ZO Skin Health • Eminence Organic Skin Care • G.M. Collin • Plated Skin Science
We’re especially excited to offer Hydrinity Accelerated Skin Science for clients looking for a streamlined approach to hydration and skin support. Its simplicity can also make professional skincare more approachable for younger adults, men, or anyone who doesn’t want a complicated routine.
Our estheticians can help determine which products and brands make the most sense for each client’s skin.
Meet Your Skin Where It Is Now
Skin changes with the seasons, age, lifestyle and environment. What worked perfectly six months ago may not necessarily be what your skin needs today.
That’s why we believe skincare should begin with your skin—not a trend.
Whether you’re concerned about dehydration, congestion, texture, uneven-looking tone or simply don’t know where to start, our esthetics team is here to help.
Ready for Your Fall Skin Reset?
Visit Blu Water Day Spa in Kensington, Maryland for a customized facial, HydraFacial, dermaplaning treatment or professional skincare consultation.
Bring your skincare bag, bring your questions, and let us help make skincare a little simpler.