As the first blooms begin to blossom in parks and gardens all over Australia, the next sign that spring is here – and that a long hot summer is not far away either – is the sight of sun-loving Australians shedding their wintry clothes and showing some skin.

But if your skin doesn’t look its best?

It’s a perfect time to invest in rejuvenating treatments that will improve the appearance – and the good health – of your skin to ensure you’re showing the very best version of yourself to the world as the weather warms up.

Skin Protection – For Life

Your skin is your body’s largest and fastest growing organ and, despite the important job it does in protecting us against the elements, you probably don’t invest enough time and effort into looking after it the way it deserves to be treated.

Looking after your skin now is an investment in time and money that will deliver huge rewards for years to come – with skin that keeps you looking fresh and vibrant, even as you age.

Great Skin Starts From Inside Out

Helping your skin have a beautifully healthy glow begins with a good diet. That means avoiding sugary soft drinks and too many other sweet treats and focusing on filling your body with clean, simple nutrition. It’s not hard. Simply by avoiding packaged foods, you’re off to a positive start. Buy fresh fruit and vegetables – choose organic, if your budget allows – and when it comes to fluids, minimise your alcohol intake and choose cool, clear water.

Skin Deep Beauty

Yes, true beauty is more than merely skin deep but there are active steps you can take to keep your skin looking its best as you grow older.

At The Skin Boutique staff are already reporting a boost in people preparing their skin for the revealing summer season ahead.

The clinic offers various options for smoother skin, including Laser Genesis treatment – a safe and effective rejuvenation treatment that offers a gentle way to treat a variety of skin conditions. It works by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin re-growth.

How? Micro-pulses of light safely heat the upper dermis just below your skin’s surface to reduce the appearance of fine lines, visible pores and scarring. The result is skin that feels and looks firmer, with a more even skin tone and a look you’ll love.

What skin conditions does the Laser Genesis treat?

• reduces redness

• evens skin tone

• softens fine lines and wrinkles

• smoothens scars

• reduces pore size

• promotes collagen and elastin production

Fruity Wonders

Fresh summer fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries and melons are all fantastic natural ingredients to put in your body for a healthy, clear complexion. But did you know that fruit also works wonders on the outside of your body?

Try an Aspect Fruit Enzyme Peel for gentle exfoliation that dissolves dead skin build-up to allow the laser treatment, and any other subsequent skin treatments – such as your basic at-home cleanse, tone and moisturise routine – work even more effectively.

Post-treatment, a Société Gel Peptide Mask can be applied to your skin to add an extra level of soothing hydration.

Your Skin Is Unique

It’s important to remember that your skin is unique. For fantastic skin results in spring and summer, it’s important to talk to a skin treatment specialist, rather than blindly select treatments that may not be right for your skin type and skin issues.

Different peels suit different skins, with some being more suitable for very sensitive skin and others offering great solutions to skin of all colours and textures.

Patience is a Virtue

Of course, getting great skin for spring and summer doesn’t happen overnight. With the change of season just underway, it’s the ideal time to plan your perfect summer skin now, and start changing those old habits that will help your skin face the world with confidence.

It’s rare to find any skin treatment that promises amazing results in a one-off treatment, so be realistic and plan your summer skin now, by exploring a multiple-treatment regime that will get your skin’s fresh new look off to a brilliant start for those sunny days ahead.

Fresh air and sunshine is a wonderful thing for a vitamin D boost after those months of being rugged up indoors but remember to apply a sunscreen to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. These days, with so many brands on the market, you can shop around to find sun protections solutions without the chemical nasties – but do check their SPF rating to make sure you are properly protected.

Lunchtime Loveliness

While the ongoing duty of looking after your skin is a commitment for life, the great news about some rejuvenation treatments is that they can offer a quick fix pick-me-up to give you that extra sparkle for an important event – such as the busy spring racing carnival season and Christmas function season, when all that rushing around from parties to work event can leave your skin looking and feeling tired.

The Laser Genesis treatment, for example, is popularly known as a ‘lunch-time’ facial, because it’s considered a minimally-invasive treatment. You can book it in during your lunch-break and be back to face the day and resume most normal activities immediately after your treatment.

Of course, everyone’s skin is different and there may be a slight redness – but that should disappear within a few hours of treatment.

Your skin deserves to be pampered and with so many treatments offering truly effective results, you can help your skin look its best with just a little planning and sensible care. So look after it – for life!

By The Skin Boutique
Elwood, Southland and Melbourne CBD
www.theskinboutique.com.au