Summer Skin Saviors: What to Do (and NOT Do) If You Want Glowing Skin in This Heat

Summer in the Hudson Valley is all sunshine, sweat, and sunscreen—which can either make your skin glow or totally freak out. If you’ve noticed more oil, more redness, or that “my moisturizer just slides off my face” feeling... you’re not alone. Let’s talk about what your skin actually needs this season (and what to skip) so you can glow through July without clogging, flaking, or frying.

DO: Focus on Deep Hydration (Not Just Moisture)

Skinboosters with Skinvieve are our go-to injectable solution for clients with crepey texture, fine lines, or dullness that moisturizer alone can’t fix. Unlike filler, Skinboosters hydrate and heal from within, injected into the dermis to improve skin smoothness and quality without adding volume or changing the face's shape.  Best for: cheeks, neck, chest, and even around the mouth. Bonus: No heavy cream needed. It’s perfect for sweaty summer days. Think of it as cellular-level hydration!

DON’T: Over-exfoliate

We know—you want smooth, glowy skin. But harsh scrubs, strong acids, and peel pads can wreck your barrier in the summer, especially if you’re in the sun. Over-exfoliating = more sensitivity, more pigment, and more breakouts. Stick to gentle exfoliation once a week max, and let our professional treatments (like Microdermabrasion, Hydrafacial or Chemical Peels) handle the rest.

DO: Try Microinfusion Botox for Poreless Glow

This celeb-loved treatment uses a tiny stamp of micro-needles to infuse your skin with Botox, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins—right where you need it. Zero downtime, and it’s ideal before photos, weddings, or hot-weather events.

  • Shrinks pores

  • Smoothes fine lines

  • Calms redness

  • Makes your makeup-free skin look filtered IRL

DON’T: Skip Recovery at Night

Even oily summer skin needs recovery mode. After sun exposure, pool time, and SPF reapplication all day, your barrier is begging for a reset. Our Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream works while you sleep to tackle wrinkles, hydrate, calm, and repair with antioxidants and skin-soothing ingredients. It pairs perfectly with everything we do to lock in results. It’s your skin’s night shift—don’t skip it. It's non negotiable.

Summer Skin Survival Tips

  • Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily (yes, even if it’s cloudy)

  • Reapply every 2 hours if you’re outdoors

  • Avoid hot yoga, saunas, and exfoliants right after treatments

  • Stay hydrated! Your skin drinks what you do

  • Book your fall laser plan now (so you’re ready when your tan fades) 

  •  Stay tuned for CO2 laser this fall

Ready to glow through summer without the flare-ups? Book a consultation at Medical Aesthetics of the Hudson Valley and we’ll tailor a summer-safe, glow-boosting plan just for you. Serving Kingston, Rhinebeck, Woodstock and beyond with expert, thoughtful care. Call us or book online anytime!

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