How do you get glowing skin in spring and summer?

Is your skin duller, grayer and more tired than ever? Do you want to give your complexion a radiant look? Then we have very good news for you: we spoke to an expert to find out how you can give it extra light during the summer months.

Stress, lack of hydration, excessive sun… These are some of the reasons behind a boring face† the pharmaceutical Bethlehem Steelowner of Avenida de América Pharmacy, tells us what the keys are to improve brightness these months† Ready to discover them?

Why does the light fade?

“Dull skin can be caused by lack of proper hygiene, by the build-up of dead cells that clog pores, by stress and anxiety, lack of hydration, improper skin care routine and free radicals that cause both UV rays and environmental pollution. On the other hand, it is important to know that our skin renews itself approximately every 28 days, but with age this natural process slows down, making it easier for dead cells to build up on the surface of the skin, causing it looks dull and the pores become clogged.

Buttons to enhance brightness

To restore radiance, it is important to have good daily hygiene, cleaning the face twice a day with products suitable for all skin types. In addition, Belén Acero advises “to add active antioxidants in the morning, such as vitamin C, vitamin E or resveratrol. It is also interesting to use brightening active ingredients that lighten and even out the skin tone, such as niacinamide, azelaic acid, arbutin, licorice extract or kojic acid. Finally, we must not forget to apply sunscreen every day.

At night, the pharmacist recommends including “more potent active ingredients such as chemical exfoliants, such as alpha or beta hydroxy acids or enzymes.” If the skin tolerates them, alternating with acids, retinoids can be used, always progressively and according to the tolerance of each skin”.

Exfoliate with care

While exfoliating is an essential step to maintain the luminosity of the complexion, the owner of Pharmacy Avenida América emphasizes that “to maintain a healthy skin barrier, and that the skin is not too thin and unprotected, it is important not to a lot to exfoliate. the skin , so it’s not a matter of choosing all these active ingredients at once, but for example one in the morning and the other at night, and if the skin tolerates it, we may be able to alternate it with another . It is also important to moisturize the skin so that the skin barrier is healthy and we do not lose transepidermal water. For this it is advisable to include cementing substances such as ceramides”.

Also remember that some ingredients, such as vitamin C, provide immediate and long-term luminosity and a good facial effect. It is recommended to use in the morning, although it can also be used in the evening. Perfect skin, here we come!