How to Reset Your Skin After Summer

I think most of use are well and truly back to normal now after the Summer. As much as it's great for the soul, it's often less so for the skin. Long days outdoors, sunscreen reapplications, travel, heat and the occasional late night ice cool beverage all leave their mark. By the time September rolls around, many of us notice skin that feels a little dull, tight, or even a bit reactive. This is where a proper reset comes in.

Step 1: Start with a Gentle Daily Cleanse

If your skin feels a little dry or lacklustre, now is not the time to be scrubbing it raw with harsh exfoliants. What you need is something that gently encourages cell turnover while keeping your barrier intact. My go-to is the Revision Papaya Enzyme Cleanser. It uses natural fruit enzymes to nudge away dead skin cells without scratching or stripping. It’s like giving your skin a gentle exfoliation each morning.

Revision Papaya Enzyme Cleanser

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Step 2: Bring Back Hydration

Sun, air conditioning and heat all pull water out of the skin. One of my all-time favourite hydrating products is the Forlle’d Refining Lotion. This is not your average lotion. It uses low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, amino acids and minerals to hydrate the skin from within the deeper layers, leaving you with plumper, smoother skin that can actually function properly again.

Forlle'd Hyalogy P-effect Refining Lotion

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If your skin is feeling particularly tight or sensitive, the Nimue Daily Calm & Restore Cream is another wonderful option. It’s soothing, repairing and ideal if your skin barrier is crying out for comfort after summer. Click here to order.

Step 3: Overnight Repair

Night-time is when the magic happens, especially if your skin is in recovery mode. The product I always recommend for post-summer repair is the Calecim Recovery Night Complex. This clever overnight treatment uses stem cell technology to encourage repair and regeneration while you sleep. Think of it as a reset button for skin that’s overexposed and overstressed. This is perfect to use once or twice a week as a nighttime treatment.

RECOVERY NIGHT COMPLEX

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Step 4: Protect Your Progress

Repair is one thing but maintaining your results is all about protection. SPF is still your most important product, even in September when the clouds are rolling in. My top picks are the Nimue Sun-C SPF 40 for everyday lightweight wear, or the Nimue Environmental Shield SPF 50 if you want full-spectrum defence against UVA, UVB, HEV and pollution. Click here to order.

Step 5: Don’t Forget the Inside-Out Approach

Topical skincare does wonders but summer stress shows up internally too. This is where Skinade comes in. I love it for rebuilding collagen, boosting hydration and giving the skin that fresh glow. Think of it as the ultimate supplement for skin reset season.

Skinade

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After Summer it is not about doing extreme treatments to the skin which can risk barrier damage and sensitivity. It's more about putting back, gentle exfoliation and healing and repairing the skin.

If you are not sure which products are right for you, my free Skin Check-In is the easiest way to get personalised recommendations. No booking required, no Zoom calls, simply fill in the form and I will send you a tailored plan straight to your inbox.

Thank you so much for reading,

Emmaline