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How to prepare your skin for summer

The ultimate skincare guide against heat, sun and dehydration

Hands up if you can already hear the summer news reports advising you to drink plenty of water and avoid going out during the hottest hours. Ok, now put it down: they are great tips, of course. Even if, let’s face it, not exactly original.

Especially since, according to forecasts, the upcoming summer is destined to be another scorching one. And if the heat is already testing your patience at 38°C in the shade… imagine what it can do to your skin.

At Rhea, when summer arrives, we think above all about your skin. Between sun, UV rays, humidity, sweating, air conditioning, temperature changes and oxidative stress, the skin has to face a true seasonal marathon. The result? Shinier, dehydrated, sensitive or dull skin, a more vulnerable skin barrier and legs that officially beg for mercy at the end of the day.

That’s why preparing your skin for summer doesn’t simply mean switching to a “lighter” cream, but building a targeted summer skincare routine capable of protecting the skin from heat, maintaining hydration and supporting radiance, comfort and microcirculation.

The good news? Just a few strategic steps - yes, only 3 - are enough to face the sun and high temperatures with fresh, balanced and… definitely happier skin!

The first step? Defending the skin from oxidative stress (before the sun takes its toll).

Summer rhymes with longer days, outdoor aperitifs and a desire for sun. But also with words that, unfortunately, your skin knows all too well: oxidative stress and free radicals. Exposure to UV rays, intense heat, pollution and free radicals can indeed accelerate dehydration, loss of radiance and the appearance of the first signs of aging.

Translated from skincare language? Dull, thirsty and definitely less glowy skin. That’s why in a summer skincare routine antioxidants become your best allies: they help the skin defend itself from environmental stresses and stay more even, radiant and balanced even during the hottest months.

Products to put in your summer beauty case immediately? These three.

• ReviSun: the revitalizing face cream that protects the skin from photo-aging damage before, during and after sun exposure, reducing sensitivity and countering that “tired skin” effect typical of the hottest days. The plus: the formula also contains Oligopeptides, which stimulate the production of new collagen.

• De-Light: one of the latest innovations from Rhea, our (already beloved) detox brightening face cream! Thanks to its unprecedented oxygenating, brightening and evening action, it helps prevent damage and aging caused by pollution and free radicals, while countering dull complexion and discolorations that can be accentuated by sun, heat and oxidative stress.

• B-Dose VI Oxygenating, your ace in the (short) sleeve: a few drops in your face cream and the skin immediately changes mood. This intensive booster helps strengthen the skin barrier and provides comfort and vitality even to skin most stressed by sun, air conditioning and temperature changes.

Spoiler: your skin will end up thanking you much more than it does with the air conditioning on.

Step 2: hydration yes, but without weighing it down!

We know: when it’s hot, the temptation to skip some steps of the beauty routine is very strong. And yet, it is precisely in summer that the skin tends to lose more water, dehydrating easily - even when it appears shiny or rich in sebum.

For this reason, hydration remains fundamental in summer skincare. The difference is made by the textures: light, fresh, but highly functional. Green light for active ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides, essential for maintaining the skin’s water balance and supporting the skin barrier even during the hottest days. Must-haves to add to your summer routine? Signed by Rhea, of course.

• HydroNight: the nighttime moisturizing treatment that works while you sleep, when the skin is naturally more predisposed to regeneration. Upon awakening, the face appears fresher, more elastic, rebalanced and definitely less “tested” by the heat, with a charge of deep hydration, nourishment and comfort… that lasts all day!

• Hydra[mi]: the body hydro-restorative cream you won’t be able to live without. Light texture, immediate comfort and smart hydration: perfect for your skin during hot months, when the skin needs nourishment but zero heaviness. At night, combine it with NutriSleep: the ideal nighttime body wrap for those who want to intensely nourish the skin without sacrificing sensoriality and lightness. Perfect after an evening shower or after a boiling day!

The “hydration result” is guaranteed: softer, fresher and nourished skin from head to toe. Even after a scorching day!

Step 3: swollen and heavy legs? It’s time for the cooling effect!

If in summer your legs at the end of the day seem to have run a marathon… know that you are not alone. With the heat, even microcirculation can go haywire. High temperatures promote vasodilation and liquid stagnation, increasing swelling, heaviness and that annoying feeling of tired legs that appears as early as midday.

The good news is that body skincare can become a true ally for daily well-being, especially if you choose draining, refreshing treatments with an immediate cooling effect.

Your lightness effect allies signed by Rhea? Here they are.

• CloudDrain: immediate “freshness” sensation and draining action to provide relief to tired legs and ankles. Our detox body mousse is perfect after an intense day, many hours standing or sitting, a trip or those days when the heat seems to melt… even your motivation.

• 2Drain: the Rhea biphasic treatment designed to support microcirculation and counter liquid stagnation, helping the skin feel lighter and more toned, even during the hottest months.

And heavy legs remain but a distant memory… from last summer!

The keyword for summer? Prevention!

When it comes to summer skincare, playing ahead of time can really make a difference. Preparing your skin for summer means accompanying the change of season with simple but targeted gestures: protecting the skin from oxidative stress, maintaining the right level of hydration and supporting microcirculation helps, in fact, to preserve balance, radiance and comfort even during the hottest weeks of the year.

An extra tip? Trust your Rhea Dermotechnologist® to create a personalized professional program and choose the in-cabin treatments best suited to your skin, your goals and the needs of the season. Because facing a summer that promises to be scorching with the right skin… changes everything.

Search for the nearest Rhea center now and be ready for the heat, the sun and this very long summer!