If your skin has been feeling dry, irritated, or dull this summer, you might be making one of the top three skincare mistakes I see in my treatment room every summer. As a licensed esthetician in Lone Tree, CO, I specialize in helping my clients restore their glow with professional facials and medical‑grade skincare—and I can tell you, these three mistakes are the main culprits behind lackluster summer skin.
Let’s break them down and talk about how to fix them for a radiant, healthy complexion all season long.
1️⃣ Over‑Exfoliating Your Skin
Exfoliation is essential for keeping your skin smooth and bright, but over‑exfoliating can do more harm than good. In the summer, many people use scrubs, toners and multiple acid serums at home, thinking it will help with oiliness or clogged pores. Unfortunately, too much exfoliation can damage your skin barrier, leading to:
Redness and irritation
Breakouts caused by a compromised barrier
Flakiness or rough patches
Expert Tip: Limit at‑home exfoliation to 1–2 times per week and focus on gentle formulas. For deep, safe results, book a professional facial in Lone Tree where I can exfoliate your skin with medical‑grade products while protecting your barrier.
2️⃣ Not Hydrating Enough
The Colorado summer heat and high elevation are a recipe for dehydrated skin. Between the sun, air conditioning, and outdoor activities, your skin loses water faster than usual. Dehydrated skin can appear:
Dull and tired
Fine lines more pronounced
More sensitive to the sun
Expert Tip: Focus on hydrating serums like hyaluronic acid and layer with a moisturizer to lock in that hydration. My hydrating facials in Lone Tree are designed to deeply replenish moisture, calm irritation, and leave your skin plump and glowing—even after a long summer day outdoors.
3️⃣ Skipping SPF (Your Skin’s Biggest Protector)
If there’s one thing I wish every client would do daily, it’s wear sunscreen. Even when it’s cloudy or you’re mostly indoors, UV rays penetrate windows and accelerate skin aging.
Skipping SPF leads to:
Sunspots and hyperpigmentation
Premature fine lines and wrinkles
Long‑term collagen breakdown
Expert Tip: Wear a broad‑spectrum SPF 30+ every day, and reapply if you’re outdoors for more than 2 hours. I carry lightweight, non‑greasy medical‑grade sunscreens in the studio that protect without clogging pores. Your skin will thank you now and in the future!
💆 Protect and Restore Your Summer Glow
Avoiding these three common skin mistakes will help you maintain a healthy, youthful glow—but nothing beats a professional facial tailored to your skin’s needs. At Pure Excellence Esthetics in Lone Tree, CO, I offer:
Custom facials for every skin type
Hydrating facials to replenish summer skin
Medical‑grade skincare to protect and repair
Personalized skin consultations to create your perfect home routine
🌟 Book Your Summer Facial in Lone Tree, CO
Don’t wait until the damage shows up in the mirror. Let’s get your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing this August!
📅 Book your facial at Pure Excellence Esthetics today and enjoy expert care that keeps your skin looking its best all year long.