July 15th, 2025

Summer is a time of fun and outdoor living, but it can be tough on your skin as well. Sunburn, redness, irritation and hyperpigmentation are common complaints. Here’s how you can soothe inflamed and sunburned skin and address sun damage the right way.

Calming Inflamed & Sunburned Skin

Your skin may feel hot and irritated following a day out in the sun. For relief, apply cold compresses and take a cool shower to help soothe sunburned skin. Follow up with products containing Aloe Vera or Water Lily extracts that are soothing, calming, cooling, and have healing/repairing properties. Look for products such as Pevonia Phyto-Aromatic Mist and After-Sun Soothing Gel, which are infused with Hyaluronic Acid, antioxidants and vitamins, Chamomile, and Green Tea Extracts, that help reduce inflammation and restore the skin barrier.

Treating Hyperpigmentation & Sun Damage

Excessive sun exposure can lead to hyperpigmentation, accelerate the appearance of wrinkles and sagging, and cause your skin to look prematurely aged. To combat this, use skin care products with Hyaluronic Acid, hydrolyzed Collagen, Elastin, Vitamin C, and Retinol. These ingredients recoup lost moisture, help make the skin taut, lighten dark spots, promote cell turnover, and rejuvenate the skin. Regular use can improve the appearance of sun damaged skin and counteract accelerated aging.

Why Protecting Your Skin Now Pays Off Later

Preventing skin damage is more beneficial than treating it later. Protecting the skin from overexposure to harmful UV rays can help avoid issues such as premature aging, spots, wrinkles, and skin cancer.

Understanding UV Damage
While UV radiation is necessary for life and the production of vitamin D in the skin, overexposure from the sun can cause damage to the DNA in your cells. This can lead to mutations, accelerated aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Using products that combine SPF protection with hydrating and soothing agents can help defend your skin against these damaging effects.

Building a Protective Skin Care Routine
A solid skin care routine that incorporates sun protection is essential, especially during the summer when overexposure is more likely. Begin by choosing a higher SPF, broad-spectrum sunscreen that shields against both UVA and UVB rays, and preferably one that also offers a safeguard against blue light. While blue light is naturally present in sunlight, today’s constant exposure from electronic screens adds to this load, contributing to cumulative skin damage over time. Apply the sunscreen generously and reapply it every two hours, particularly when swimming or sweating. Additionally, wear protective clothing, hats, and quality sunglasses to reduce cumulative exposure to the sun.

Long-Term Benefits
The advantages of safeguarding your skin are enduring. By regularly applying sunscreen and utilizing protective measures, you can sustain healthy skin, mitigate the risk of skin cancer, preserve a more youthful appearance, and avert the premature development of persistent dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles, among other benefits. This commitment to skin health will yield significant benefits in the long term.

Back-to-School & Back-to-Routine Skin Care for All Ages

With the end of summer and start of the school year, it's important to adjust your skin care routine to protect against daily activities. Here's how to keep your family's skin healthy:

Skin Care for Children
Children's skin needs gentle care. Use a mild cleanser and a sensitive skin moisturizer, such as Pevonia’s Soothing Sensitive Skin Cleanser and Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream. Always apply sunscreen before they go to school. Choose products that are lightweight and easy to apply, like the Pevonia Hydrating Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40.

Teenage Skin Care
Teenagers should cleanse their face twice daily with a gentle foaming cleanser. They must use a non-comedogenic sunscreen, like Pevonia’s Hydrating Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 to prevent clogged pores. Moreover, they should incorporate products with Salicylic, Lactic, and Glycolic Acids to help manage acne, like the Pevonia SpaTeen® Line or ProCorrective® Clear-Control Line.

Adult Skin Care
For adults, a skin care routine after the summer should include cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, and continued sun protection. Use products with Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, and to support proper skin physiology. Fruit and vegetable enzymes can smooth and clear skin, aiding absorption of other products. Ingredients like Retinol and Peptides help keep skin firm and youthful. Skin protection is essential year-round. Always soothe sunburns and keep a consistent skin care routine for healthy, radiant skin in every season. Stay sun-safe and enjoy glowing skin all year!

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