Ask the Expert: Your Complete Guide to Skincare Before, During, and After a Beach Vacation

Vacation planning can be stressful. Booking flights, scouting for the best accommodation, and packing the essentials. But how often do you plan your skin care before, during, and after that much-needed beach vacation?

When you’re out enjoying the beach, the focus is typically on sun protection, and rightly so. But, there’s more to beach skincare than just slathering on the SPF.

Let’s delve into what your skin needs at each stage of your beach holiday.

Pre-Vacation Prep: Start Hydrating Early

Preparing your skin for a vacation involves more than just packing your favorite sunscreen.

Start by making sure your skin is well-hydrated before you head out. Hydrated skin copes better with sun, sand, and salty seawater.

Incorporate a moisturizing serum with hyaluronic acid into your daily routine for deep hydration. We recommend: Ultra Hydro Gel by Glymed Plus and Hydra-Cool by iS Clinical

Gently exfoliate before your beach holiday for an even tan. We recommend Hydrating Masque with Enzymes by Glymed Plus. This will give you a gentle chemical exfoliation without compromising your skin before sun exposure.

Exfoliating your skin will remove dead skin cells, which will not only brighten your complexion but also allow for an even tan.

However, keep exfoliation to a minimum once you’re in the sun to avoid skin irritation.

During Your Vacation: Lock in the Moisture

Yes, SPF is king when it comes to beach vacations. But, there are other measures you should consider.

The sun, wind, and salt water can deplete your skin’s moisture levels. Applying a water-based moisturizer throughout the day can help combat this.

Look for products with aloe vera, which can soothe sun-exposed skin while providing hydration. We recommend: Comfort Cream with Aloe Vera by Glymed Plus.

Don’t neglect your lips!

Your lips are particularly sensitive to sun exposure. Use a lip balm with SPF and wear sunglasses to protect delicate areas. We recommend: Lip Protect SPF 35 by iS Clincial

After Your Vacation: Moisturize & Hydrate

Post-vacation skincare is crucial to help your skin recover from the effects of sun exposure.

Once you’re back, indulge your skin with a soothing and hydrating face mask. Ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and green tea can help reduce inflammation and soothe sun-exposed skin. We offer a facial post-sun exposure called Sunburn Relief. This is not a facial strictly for sunburn relief, rather a treatment for all skin post-sun exposure to cleanse the skin from multiple layers of SPF, and added hydration to restore the skins cells.

Keep up with hydration

Continue to use your moisturizing serum and consider adding a night cream to your routine to provide extra hydration as your skin recovers overnight. We recommend: Cell Protection Balm by Glymed Plus, Sheald by iS Clinical, or Barrier Repair Cream by Glymed Plus

This 3 step approach will help your skin remain radiant, hydrated, and healthy throughout your vacation and beyond.

Enjoy your vacation!

Best,

Maria