š Hot Girl Summer Starts with Healthy Skin
Sunās out, skinās in! Whether youāre poolside, jet-setting, or booked and busy in your treatment room, one thingās for sureāyour skincare routine needs a summer upgrade.
As a licensed esthetician and educator, Iāve seen firsthand how summer can either make you glow or make you break out. So if your skin is feeling oily, irritated, or one sunburn away from SOS, this guide is for you.
Weāre talking practical, esthetician-approved tips with products that actually workāno fluff, no filters, just facts and glow.
š Why You Need a Summer-Specific Skincare Routine
Your skin behaves differently when the weather changes. Increased sweat, humidity, and UV exposure can:
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Clog your pores
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Trigger breakouts
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Increase melanin activity (hello, hyperpigmentation)
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Dry out your barrier if youāre using harsh actives
But with the right routine, summer can be your skinās best season yet.
š§“ The Ultimate Esthetician-Approved Summer Routine
āļø Morning Routine: Protect + Glow
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Gentle Gel Cleanser
ā Try: Green Tea Citrus Cleanser ā Refreshing, antioxidant-rich, and calming. -
Hydrating Toner Mist
ā Try: Cucumber Hydration Toner ā Soothes and preps skin for deeper hydration. -
Vitamin C Serum
ā Brightens skin and boosts your SPF protection. -
Moisturizer (yes, even in summer!)
ā Try: Light Aloe Moisturizer ā Lightweight, oil-free, and cooling. -
SPF 30 or Higher
ā Try: Sheer Protection SPF 30 ā Mineral-based, non-greasy, and glowyānot chalky.
š Evening Routine: Cleanse + Repair
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Double Cleanse (especially if you wear makeup or SPF)
ā Start with the Avocado & Cucumber Wipes to gently remove impurities.
ā Follow with Green Tea Citrus Cleanser to fully purify and calm the skin. -
Exfoliate (2ā3x a week max)
ā Try: Raspberry Refining Scrub ā a gentle yet effective formula to target texture and congestion. -
Hydrating Serum
ā Try: Ageless Hydrating Serum ā loaded with hyaluronic acid to plump and replenish your skin overnight. -
Barrier Repair Moisturizer
ā Try: AƧaĆ Berry Moisturizer ā rich in antioxidants, this silky cream nourishes, hydrates, and strengthens the skinās barrier while you sleep, leaving your complexion soft, calm, and radiant by morning.
š“ Esthetician Secrets to Stay Glowing All Season
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Reapply SPF every 2 hours (especially if you're outdoors)
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Use a jade roller or cold globes in the morning to depuff
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Keep blotting papers in your bag (skip the powder cake face!)
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Drink waterābut also use hydrating products (hydration is inside and out)
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Never go to bed without cleansingāEVER.
š„ Bonus: My āSummer Skin Essentialsā Kit
Want the glow without the guesswork? I curated a limited-edition Summer Skin Reset Kit featuring my top product picks:
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Green Tea Citrus Cleanser
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Sheer Protection SPF 30
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Avocado & Cucumber Wipes
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Ageless Hydrating Serum
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Açaà Berry Moisturizer
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š¬ Final Glow Thoughts
Summer is your skinās time to shineābut that doesnāt mean it should suffer. With the right products, simple swaps, and a little esthetician wisdom, you can glow confidently all season long.
So hereās your challenge:
Glow naturally, protect intentionally, and hydrate religiously.
Your summer skin will thank you!
š² Sound Off
Whatās one summer skincare mistake youāve made that youāre ready to leave behind?
Drop a comment or tag me on Instagram or TikTok: @ur.skin.therapist āØ