7 Summer Skincare Tips for Glazed Donut Skin
As the days get longer and the air gets warmer, your skincare routine deserves a seasonal refresh. Summer can bring skin
7 Summer Skincare Tips for Glazed Donut Skin
As the days get longer and the air gets warmer, your skincare routine deserves a seasonal refresh. Summer can bring skincare challenges like sun exposure, dehydration, and clogged pores. At Aesthetica, we believe your skin should feel radiant and healthy all year-round. That’s why we’re sharing this list of seven summer skincare essentials to keep your glow going strong from sunrise to sunset!
Whether you’re headed to the beach, lounging at the pool, or just enjoying sunny days outdoors, these seven must-haves will help you get glowing, summer-ready skin!
1. Cleanser
A gentle cleanser is the foundation of any effective summer skincare routine for clean, clear skin. Warmer weather means more sweat, oil, and sunscreen buildup—so it’s important to wash away impurities without stripping your skin. At Aesthetica, we offer medical-grade cleansers for every skin type, whether you’re prone to breakouts, dryness, or sensitivity. Our Master Estheticians can help you find the perfect option to keep your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and balanced all season long.
Some of our favorite Cleansers at Aesthetica are:
ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser
Massage a small amount on damp face and neck AM/PM. Rinse thoroughly. This formulation is gentle enough for post procedure skin to deeply cleanse oil, makeup, and other impurities.
SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser
A calming, soap-free foaming facial cleanser with a high-concentration blend of botanical extracts to dissolve impurities while soothing compromised skin.
SkinBetter Cleansing Gel
A mild, foaming gel cleanser that gently and thoroughly cleanses the skin and removes makeup. This product is dermatologist tested, paraben free, fragrance free, dye free, and cruelty free.
2. Sunscreen (Your #1 Summer Skincare Essential)
No matter your skin type or tone, daily sunscreen is non-negotiable in your skincare routine—especially in the summer! Sun exposure can cause damage to the skin, sun spots, dryness, wrinkles, and it increases your risk of skin cancer. We recommend meeting with one of our Master Estheticians to find a sunscreen that works best for your skin type.
Some of our favorite SPFs at Aesthetica are:
skinbetter sunbetter mineral sunscreen stick
Get a high level of sun protection in a weightless, transparent, and easy-to-apply stick. Helps prevent sunburn to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen
This tinted mineral sunscreen provides sun protection while delivering a soft, glowy complexion. Perfect for under your makeup or on its own.
3. Hydrating Serum
Heat, sweat, and sun exposure can leave your skin feeling dry and rough. Hydrating serums, like a hyaluronic acid (HA), are lightweight and breathable, helping to restore moisture balance to help skin feel plump and hydrated- without clogging pores or feeling greasy. HA serums are a summertime savior for all skin types—especially if you have dry or sensitive skin. Ask us about our hydrating serums to achieve that glazed donut skin.
Our Favorite HA Hydrating Serums:
Alastin HA Immerse Serum
Apply 1-2 pumps on face and neck AM/PM as the first product in your regimen after cleansing. This formulation instantly boosts skin hydration with long-lasting results. It's non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.
SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen
Apply 1-2 pumps on face and neck AM/PM as the first product in your regimen after cleansing and toning. This formulation attracts and retains water for instant hydration and visibly plump, smooth skin lasting up to 48 hours.
4. Antioxidant Serum
Vitamin C is a powerhouse antioxidant that helps prevent sun damage, brighten your complexion, and even out skin tone. Vitamin C is especially helpful for summer skincare because it promotes a brighter, more even skin complexion while protecting your skin from further sun damage. Skincare products with antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E can help to even skin texture for that extra glow during the summer months.
Our Favorite Antioxidant Serums at Aesthetica:
skinbetter alto advanced defene and repair serum
This super-potent antioxidant serum provides advanced and comprehensive antioxidant protection and repairs signs of aging. Helps improve the appearance of skin dullness, redness and overall tone and texture, for brighter, more radiant-looking skin.
skinmedica vitamin c+e complex
Apply each morning after cleansing, toning and applying treatment products and before applying moisturizer. Improves the appearance of skin tone and texture by gradually delivering high levels of vitamins C and E to the skin to provide antioxidant protection all day long.
Wondering which vitamin C serum is right for you? Book a complimentary skin consultation by calling or texting us at 801-785-8884 or by clicking the button below!
5. Gentle Exfoliant
Keep your pores clean and clear of sunscreen and sweat in the summer to maintain glowing skin with a gentle exfoliator. This is especially key for patients with acne prone skin. Using an exfoliant helps prevent summer breakouts, smooths skin texture, and reveals brighter, more even skin. We recommend using medical-grade exfoliants because they are clinically formulated with higher quality, more effective ingredients. Medical-grade exfoliators penetrate deeper without damaging, stripping, or irritating your skin by gently removing dead skin and excess oil.
Our Favorite Exfoliants at Aesthetica:
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream
Apply to face and chest after cleansing, toning, and applying treatment products AM/PM. This moisturizer gently exfoliates and improves the appearance of skin tone and texture revealing brighter skin. AHA/BHA Cream also can help reduce acne.
ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish
After cleansing, gently massage a small amount on damp face and neck 2-3 times/week. This formulation gently removes dead skin cells to instantly reveal smoother, softer + glowing skin.
Alastin ReSurface Skin Polish
Delivers the power of dual-action exfoliation through volcanic minerals (physical) and AHA (chemical) in a hydrating formula. Gently removes build-up of dead skin cells and impurities without irritating to reveal instantly brighter and softer skin.
6. Lightweight Moisturizer
Skip the heavy creams—use a lightweight formula that hydrates and balances your skin without feeling greasy. Our lightweight moisturizers are perfect for normal to oily skin types and they work beautifully under makeup or SPF. Whether you have oily skin, dry skin, or combination skin, a lightweight moisturizer is essential for your summer skincare routine. Keep things light and hydrated with non-comedogenic and breathable moisturizers to keep your skin glowing and hydrated all day. Click here to learn more about what order you should apply your skincare routine.
Our Favorite Moisturizers At Aesthetica:
zo skin health renewal creme
A lightweight, fast-absorbing hydrator for mild dryness + redness, clinically proven to revitalize the appearance of stressed skin. Promotes rapid moisture replenishment with a weightless feel. Apply to clean, dry skin as needed.
skinceuticals triple lipid restore
This anti-aging cream contains the optimal lipid ratio for smoother, more hydrated skin. Apply a small amount between fingertips, warm and melt the lipid cream in circular motions once or twice daily to face, neck, and chest.
7. Diamond Glow Facial
Want to start summer with instantly radiant skin? Book a DiamondGlow facial at Aesthetica! This 3-in-1 treatment exfoliates the top layer of skin, extracts dead skin cells & debris, and infuses your skin with customized, medical-grade serums to boost hydration and glow—perfect before a vacation, wedding, or just to give your summer skin some extra glow!
Why we love it:
-No downtime, just glowing, hydrated skin
-Great for dry, dull, or congested skin
-Enhances the results of your home skincare routine
-Fully customizable with different serums to help address your specific skin concerns
Not Sure What Products To Incorporate into Your Summer Skincare?
Our Master Estheticians can help you build a customized summer skincare routine tailored to your skin’s needs. Whether you’re updating your skin care products or looking for a treatment that complements your goals, we’re here to help.
Call or text us at 801-785-8884 to book a complimentary skincare consultation, or stop by to shop our summer skincare favorites in person. Here’s to healthy, happy summer skin!
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