Summer Skin SOS: How to Treat Heat-Stressed, Dehydrated Skin
As much as we love long days and warm sunshine, summer can be surprisingly tough on your skin. If you’ve noticed increased dehydration, redness, or a lacklustre complexion in recent weeks, you’re not alone. Heat, UV exposure, and travel can all take their toll - leaving your skin barrier compromised and your glow diminished.
At Facial Sculpting, we believe in seasonal skin strategies that work with your lifestyle and environment, not against it. Here’s our expert guide to tackling summer skincare concerns and restoring radiance, hydration, and health.
How Heat and UV Damage Your Skin Barrier
Extended sun exposure and high temperatures can severely weaken your skin’s barrier function - the critical outer layer that retains moisture and defends against environmental stressors. When your barrier is compromised, your skin may feel dry, tight, or more sensitive than usual.
You might also notice:
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Flakiness or rough texture
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A dull or uneven tone
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More visible fine lines
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Post-sun inflammation or redness
And even if you’re wearing SPF (well done!), UV rays can still trigger low-grade inflammation that contributes to sun damage, premature ageing, and dehydrated skin.
The Top Treatments for Dehydrated, Summer-Stressed Skin
At Facial Sculpting, we offer targeted treatments that restore moisture, calm inflammation, and rebuild barrier integrity - with zero downtime.
1. Dermalux LED
Our Dermalux LED phototherapy treatment is a summer skin nessential. It’s a non-invasive medical treatment that uses light-emitting diodes to simulate cellular activity and promote skin rejuvenation.
The benefits of this treatment include:
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Soothes redness and irritation
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Boosts collagen production
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Accelerates healing and hydration
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Improves skin tone and clarity
Dermalux LED phototherapy is a gentle, effective way to restore balance after sun exposure or travel.
2. iS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial
This results-led intensive clinical treatment combines glycolic acid with retinol to resurface the skin, reduce fine lines and encourage cellular renewal.
Dr Nina tailors each facial to your skin’s current needs, so whether you’re experiencing post-sun dullness or long-haul dehydration, you’ll leave glowing and comforted.
3. PRX-T33 Peel Treatment
A simple and effective way to refresh your skin, this intensive skin-renewing peel containing kojic acid helps brighten your complexion, prevent pigmentation and reduce signs of aging - with minimal downtime.
4. Medical-Grade Skincare
Summer is not the time to overload your skin with actives. Instead, we recommend barrier-focused products enriched with:
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Ceramides
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Hyaluronic acid
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Antioxidants like niacinamide and vitamin C
Need a product refresh? Dr Nina can create a custom skincare protocol that supports barrier repair and long-term skin health.
Best Post-Holiday Treatments
After a summer getaway, your skin often needs a reset. Alongside LED treatments and facials, many of our clients benefit from:
InMode Contoura
Profhilo® Structura
the latest innovation from Profhilo, specifically designed to offer deeper, more targeted skin remodelling and lifting.
EMFACE®
How to Maintain Your Summer Glow
Want to keep that fresh-faced, radiant look long after your holiday ends? Here are a few expert-approved tips:
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SPF daily, rain or shine.
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Keep a hydrating mist in your bag (especially during travel).
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Use a gentle cleanser that won’t strip your skin.
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Sleep with a humectant-rich night serum to lock in moisture.
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Book a monthly facial to maintain your results and prevent long-term damage.
Ready to Rescue Your Summer Skin?
Whether you need post-sun recovery or a full barrier repair plan, our expert team is here to help. Book a consultation at Facial Sculpting today and rediscover your glow - hydrated, healthy, and summer-ready.
