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If your skin is breaking out, flaring up, or looking dull despite your usual routine, you’re not alone. Summer brings a perfect cocktail of stressors – heat, humidity, sweat, sunscreen, long-haul flights, and hormone shifts that can leave even the most balanced skin struggling. “Hot weather and humidity increase oil production and sweat, which mix with SPF and pollution to clog pores and cause inflammation,” says Dr Hanieh Maleki, aesthetic doctor at Minx Aesthetics. “We’re also seeing more cases of melasma, rosacea flares, and general sensitivity due to increased sun exposure and barrier disruption.” Not ideal. But don’t panic, because all hope is not lost and there are ways you can support your skin during the hot summer months.
Pigmentation, oiliness and hormonal acne? Blame the heat (and your flight schedule)
Extended time outdoors and temperature fluctuations from air-con to 45°C heat can shock the skin. Throw in jet-lag, disrupted sleep, and high cortisol, and it’s no wonder your glow is on hold. “Summer skin often needs a reset – less actives, more barrier support,” says Dr Maleki. “Think calming enzyme facials, LED, or lymphatic drainage. Skin boosters like Viscoderm and Profhilo also work well in the heat, deeply hydrating and strengthening the skin from within.”
“Seasonal shifts really take a toll on skin quality,” adds Dr Leonard Josipovic, plastic surgeon and advanced aesthetic doctor. “In summer, I see a big rise in clients booking hydration-based injectables like Profhilo or Polynucleotides. These skin boosters don’t alter your appearance – they subtly restore bounce, improve texture, and help the skin stay resilient through heat, UV, and travel stress. When your barrier’s compromised, it’s about strengthening it from within.”
If pigmentation is your concern, treatments like Lumecca Peak, a new-generation IPL, can safely and effectively target sun spots and uneven tone without damaging surrounding skin, making it ideal for tackling summer-induced melasma and post-sun pigmentation.
Supplements can help – especially when your gut’s off track
It’s not just about what you put on your face. “Many skin issues, like breakouts, dullness, or sensitivity, can start in the gut,” explains Boris Hodakel, founder of Feel Supplements. “Our Pro-Metabolic formula helps rebalance your microbiome, support digestion, and calm internal inflammation – all of which can have a big impact on how your skin looks and feels.”
So what’s the best way to calm things down?
Start with a proper evening cleanse to shift the day’s SPF, sweat, and city grime. Ditch the harsh actives and reach for skin-soothers like ceramides, niacinamide, and lightweight hydrators. Keep your hydration up – both with topical ingredients like hyaluronic acid and by drinking plenty of water (electrolytes help too). Steer clear of heavy resurfacing for now and opt for barrier-boosting treatments like LED or lymphatic drainage. And make sure your SPF is mineral-based – it’s gentler and less likely to clog pores.
Bottom line? Don’t fight your summer skin – support it. Your glow-up starts now.
