The 5 Summer Skincare Products I Swear By, According to an Aesthetician
If you prefer a healthy, glowing complexion during the summer, you’re not alone. We asked Majewski Plastic Surgery & Spa aesthetician Kera Kent about the products she swears by, and you might want to take note!
From daily sunscreens pulling anti-aging double-duty to moisturizing cleansers and vitamin C serums, Kera reaches for lightweight products with proven results—all for that summer glow. “When there's heat and humidity, your body will naturally produce more sweat to try to cool you down,” she says. “And when you produce more sweat, you also produce more oil, which is why I love the following products.”
SkinMedica® Total Defense + Repair
Kera’s Tip: Go for the two-in-one super-sunscreen that actually helps your skin restore itself while it fights against the sun’s harmful rays. “It’s an anti-aging product plus sunscreen, all in one! It goes beyond UV protection,” she says.
SkinMedica® AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Exfoliation is key to glowing skin, so Kera uses this cleanser nightly to gently scrub away dead cells and improve her skin tone and texture. “Because my skin is more sensitive and this cleanser contains AHA/BHA, I like to use it just at night and opt for SkinCeuticals Simply Clean in the mornings.”
Kera’s Tip: It may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunburn, so make sure you’re using a sunscreen and limiting sun exposure.
SkinCeuticals® Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier
Hyaluronic Acid is a major player in your skin's moisture levels, and just because we’re not using heavy winter creams and humidifiers, doesn’t mean it isn’t begging for hydration during the summer. “I think everyone should be using an HA serum year round, and this one goes above and beyond expectations,” Kera says.
Sure, skin aging is caused by the sun and external factors, but it’s also a result of hormonal changes and a depletion in collagen production and HA. “This Intensifier is a multi-beneficial corrective serum,” she says, which means daily application will amplify your HA levels to deliver surface hydration and improve your skin’s firmness, smoothness and … wait for it … facial plumpness.
Kera’s Tip: If you get fillers, this is a great way to extend their life. Apply it twice daily.
SkinCeuticals® CE Ferulic
“This super serum is my favorite antioxidant serum!” Kera says. It contains a combination of 15 percent pure vitamin C, 1 percent vitamin E, and 0.5 percent ferulic acid—which means the antioxidants protect against sun damage (from those lazy days lounging by the pool) and environmental damage like ozone pollution or even diesel engine exhaust. “Plus, it makes your sunscreen work eight times better,” Kera says. In addition to its protective benefits, C E Ferulic improves signs of aging and truly brightens the skin's complexion.
Kera’s Tip: Apply once in the morning right after cleansing so you’ll know it’s working its magic all day.
SkinCeuticals® Triple Lipid Restore
“My favorite moisturizer and anti-aging cream in one!” she says. It nourishes the skin and corrects signs of aging with a lipid correction ratio that helps to restore the external barrier of your skin, while, of course, potently hydrating it.
Kera’s Tip: It works great with retinol!