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Post-Summer Skin Reset

Simple Steps for Calm, Bright, Healthy Skin

If your face looks dull, tight, or uneven after summer, you are not alone. Sun, sweat, layers of SPF, and travel can build up and leave skin dehydrated and blotchy. Our goal is simple and realistic, especially if you are new to skincare. We want to help you get skin that feels clean and calm, looks bright and even, and has a strong barrier that keeps moisture in so it stays comfortable all day.

This is the same, easy approach our estheticians use at Bella Trio in both Durham locations, Sutton Station and Downtown.

No long list and no guesswork. Just the basics that work for every skin type. Cleanse well, treat with a few drops of the right serum, and finish with moisturizer and sunscreen. Simple, calm, and effective.

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Step 1: Get Skin Truly Clean

Think of your skin like a window. When the glass is dirty, nothing looks clear.

  1. Cleanser: Use a gentle cleanser and massage it for 30 to 60 seconds before rinsing.

  2. Double cleanse at night: If you wear makeup or sunscreen, start with a first cleanse to remove buildup and follow with a second cleanse to clean your skin.

  3. Exfoliate: Two to three times a week, or daily if you are using a chemical exfoliant like Cell Cycle Catalyst. This lifts dull buildup without scrubbing. Your skin should feel smooth, not tight or stingy.

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Step 2: Feed Skin With the Right Serums

Serums are like vitamins for your face. A few drops go a long way. They deliver active ingredients that target specific skin concerns and boost overall glow.

Morning hero: Vitamin C serum

This helps prevent dullness, brightens dark spots, and protects skin from premature aging.

Janine says, “It is a morning staple that should be in everyone's skincare routine.”

Fans love SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic or Phloretin CF.

Pro Tip from Kristen: After you pat your vitamin C serum onto your face, rub the remaining product on the backs of your hands to keep them looking youthful too.

Anytime hydration: Hyaluronic acid

Think of it as a tall drink of water for skin that feels tight or dry.

Target dark spots:

Use a brightening serum like SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense to even tone and fade spots. Apply daily, twice a day if your skin tolerates it, and stay consistent for several weeks to see results.

“BoTox in a Bottle”? Yes, please.

Kristen loves P-TIOX, a peptide serum that helps smooth texture and gives that soft, glass-skin appearance.

Why this matters:

Serums help your skin look fresh, hydrated, and naturally radiant.

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Step 3: Moisturize and Protect

Moisturizer and sunscreen are your skin’s daily safety net. They keep hydration in and protect your skin from everything the day brings.

Moisturizer: Choose your texture based on your skin type.

  • Dry or mature skin: Use a richer cream to repair and strengthen the skin barrier.

  • Normal or combination skin: Choose a balanced cream that hydrates without feeling heavy.

  • Oily skin: Go with a lightweight gel-cream for comfort without shine.

SPF 30 or higher every morning: This helps protect your skin from UV rays and prevents discoloration while letting your serums do the real work underneath.

Why this matters: A healthy skin barrier keeps water in and irritants out. SPF keeps all your hard work from going to waste by protecting your results.

Pro Picks:

  • SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture restores and maintains moisture balance.

  • SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense SPF 30 is a dual-action sunscreen and moisturizer, ideal for dry skin.

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Night Routine, Made Easy

At night, focus on repair and renewal.

  1. Cleanse

  2. Moisturize

  3. Optional three nights per week: Add a gentle retinol such as SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3, which is ideal for beginners and helps improve texture and clarity.

Once your skin adjusts to retinol three nights per week and you want an extra boost, try skin cycling. This means alternating one night of retinol with one night of SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight. It gives your skin the benefits of both retinol and glycolic acid for brighter, smoother results.

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Quick Fixes for Common Issues

Shiny T-zone or clogged pores:

Use a cleanser with glycolic acid, such as Purifying Cleanser, at night and follow with a light gel-cream.

Janine says, “It is your best friend. This powerful serum uses salicylic acid to target clogged pores and oil in the skin without drying it out. You can use it as a spot treatment or all over the face.”

Pro Tip from Janine: It works amazingly for “bacne.” After showering, pat your skin dry, then apply SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense to the affected areas.

Dry, tight, or flaky skin:

Add Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan and a richer barrier cream. Cut back on exfoliating to once or twice per week.

Blotchy or uneven tone:

Stay consistent with vitamin C serum in the morning and SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense twice a day for brightening. Always finish with SPF 30.

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Simple Weekly Plan

Follow this plan for four to six weeks and take a quick phone selfie each week. You will notice real progress in glow and smoothness.

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If you want a fast reset, book a Seasonal Skin Reset Facial at Bella Trio. Your esthetician will read your skin, choose the right exfoliation level, layer professional serums, and match you with a home routine that fits your life.

Salon-trusted brands we use:

SkinCeuticals and Bioelements for cleansers, exfoliants, vitamin C, brightening serums, moisturizers, and SPF.

Ready for calm, bright, healthy skin?

Book a facial or a quick product consult. We will keep it simple and show you exactly what to use and when.