October 11, 2024, 10:37 am | Read time: 4 minutes
Going to the seaside for a weekend, spending a free afternoon at the lake, or in the outdoor pool – what is good for the soul and mind puts a strain on the skin and hair. And even sunscreen and light clothing cannot always provide sufficient protection. Once the damage has been done, the question arises as to how to deal with it.
As beautiful as a summer vacation is, summer is a strain on the skin and hair. Heat, UV light, salt water, and chlorinated water deprive our bodies of a lot of moisture, which then manifests itself in small creases or damaged hair ends. STYLEBOOK shows you how to repair minor summer damage in just a few simple steps.
Repairing your skin in six steps
Cleanse your skin
It’s important to switch to gentler products once you return from your hot summer vacation and the weather begins to cool – your skin will be grateful. Overly harsh cleansing gels can overstimulate sebum production, leading to oilier skin and an increased likelihood of blemishes.
Exfoliate your skin
When the summer tan slowly disappears, the skin begins to flake. Gently exfoliating to remove the dry layer of skin and protect it after summer vacation can help restore a youthful, fresh glow to your complexion.
Repair skin
Brightening serums can gradually fade small pigment spots or unwanted marks on the skin. Applied daily in the evening for at least two weeks, the most obvious damage should fade. If the affected areas are still very visible after a few weeks, fruit acid peels or laser treatments by a dermatologist can help.
Care for your skin
Your skin needs an extra boost of moisture after summer vacation. If it is sufficiently moisturized, the normal renewal process works much better. Products with aloe vera, vitamins A and E, are ideal – the latter two, in particular, are used up disproportionately during intense sun exposure. Masks or ampoule treatments provide extra freshness now as the skin loses its elasticity, especially in summer.
Maintaining the tan on your skin after your summer vacation
To maintain your tan after summer vacation, it’s essential to take good care of your skin. Although it is unavoidable that the tan will disappear at some point, you can delay the process a little with a few tricks. Adequate moisturizing is not only good for repairing the skin after a summer vacation but also for “locking” the tan into the skin’s surface for a little longer.
Protect your skin even after your summer vacation
Even as summer comes to an end, sun protection remains a necessity. Continue to use sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection with at least SPF 15 (if you are not outdoors much) and 30 (if you are still outdoors a lot in late summer).
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Repairing your hair in six steps
Wash your hair
The adage ‘less is more’ definitely applies here. Hair is already very dry after a summer vacation, and the scalp’s natural repair mechanisms work better if you don’t wash your hair every day. Use shampoos with nourishing additives such as aloe vera or jojoba oil.
Nourish your hair
Hair needs intensive care after a summer vacation. You can now apply a hair mask at least once a week, which you should leave on for at least 15 minutes. The effect is enhanced by heat – for example, wrap cling film and then a towel around your head.
Cutting hair after a summer vacation
Unfortunately, only one thing helps with very damaged ends: hairdressing scissors. A new haircut always makes the hair look more voluminous and healthier. What’s more, the hair won’t keep breaking off, and split ends won’t be able to move up the hair shaft.
Renew hair color
Hair that appears dull and lackluster after summer vacation can benefit from a new color as well as ample care. Natural colorations wrap themselves around the hair like a protective shield and make it look stronger. Henna is ideal for this. And don’t be afraid of a red that is too intense: there is a colorless henna that acts like a shine booster.
Give your hair a break after your summer vacation
Especially after exposure to harmful sunlight, chlorine, or salt water, hair is happy to take a little break from styling. So, if you want to do something good for your hair, avoid styling with heat. Alternatively, there are lots of cute hairstyles that you can experiment with without putting any extra strain on your hair.
Continue to protect your hair after your summer vacation
UV protection for hair is recommended throughout the year, and it’s particularly important in late summer. Ideally, apply before blow-drying – this is the only way to ensure that all repair measures remain effective for a long time.