Here are our go-to tips to get started:

Cleanse Gently – First things first, always start with a gentle cleanser. Harsh chemicals can strip your skin of natural oils, leaving it dry and irritated.

We love Sente’s Daily Soothing Cleanser, which is perfect for daily use and leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean. This cleanser is gentle enough for your kids to use as well. 

Exfoliate Regularly –  Exfoliating 2-3 times a week is a game-changer. It removes dead skin cells and promotes cell turnover.

We have a couple of options, but since time is always the biggest obstacle we highly recommend Sente’s Exfoliating Cleanser for a gentle yet effective exfoliation and the best part is that it is basically two steps in one! You can’t beat that.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Keeping your skin moisturized is crucial. Use a high-quality moisturizer like SkinMedica’s HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator, or our newest love, Sente’s Hydrate + Serum which provides continuous hydration throughout the day.

Depending on your skin type and preference, both of these options will help regulate your skin so that your natural glow is on point.

Sun Protection is Key Don’t forget your sunscreen! Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day. SkinMedica’s Total Defense + Repair SPF 34 is a fantastic option that protects and repairs your skin.

We absolutely love it because it comes in both a tinted and non-tinted formulation, which makes getting ready for lazy days super easy. Please do not forget to apply SPF to your hands, neck, and chest. These areas are so often forgotten and can age a person.

#2 Advanced Skincare Treatments

This next part is the part where we get to see you and pamper you in the spa. Back to our dental cleaning example, getting your advanced skincare treatments regularly at the spa is the same as getting your cleaning sessions at the dentist’s office (only we like to see you monthly, what can we say, you’re really cool), and then your routine at home is like brushing your teeth daily to make sure that your breath stays fresh, you don’t get any cavities and your teeth stay pearly white. 

While we offer a variety of services, we recommend a monthly facial or peel to maintain your larger treatments such as toxins, fillers, resurfacing, and collagen therapies. Think about it….you are spending time and money on your skin, and you are worth taking care of monthly.

Chemical Peels and Diamond Glow Treatments If you haven’t tried our chemical peels or Diamond Glow yet, what are you waiting for? These treatments improve skin texture and tone, giving you that enviable glow. Yes, you can have a peel in the Summer. In fact, since the days tend to be a little slower, summer is often the perfect time to get a peel because you can be inside a little more than usual. Talk about getting a facial radiance unlike any other….minimize pores, smooth texture, and look simply fabulous with a peel.

#3 Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Again, this blog is all about how you need to make your well-being a priority or you won’t be able to help and be fully present for those you love. Here are our go-to tips:

1. Get Enough Sleep Beauty sleep is real! We’ve all been told that we should strive to get  7-9 hours of sleep each night to allow our skin to repair and regenerate. This is hard for all of us busy ladies. Regardless of your life’s season, it always seems that we can’t find time to sleep. We recommend getting a nap if you can, especially since hormones can drive us crazy and can make sleep next to impossible,  but only you can make yourself a priority, and sleep makes such a difference in your performance and relationships with others.  Focus on making your sleep the #1 priority.
2. Manage Stress High-stress levels can wreak havoc on your skin. Practice stress-reducing activities like yoga, meditation, or even a relaxing walk in the park. We recommend that you schedule your monthly facial to manage your stress. Your health and well-being is NOT a luxury. By getting your monthly facial treatment at Beautique Medical Spa, you’ll find that your mental clarity improves because you get to spend an hour with your friends at Beautique, your skin will look amazing, and you get the neck, scalp, and facial massage which helps you clear your mind and even nap a little bit…talk about a much-needed reset!
3. Exercise Regularly Regular physical activity promotes healthy blood circulation, which nourishes your skin and gives it a natural glow. Need we say more???
4. Eat a Balanced Diet Remember, glowing skin starts from within. Load up on fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats by being intentional when shopping and preparing snack bags and making them easy to reach so you can always have a healthy snack at your fingertips. Foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals support overall skin health. We are supposed to have five servings of fruits and veggies per day, if you have trouble getting all the servings in a day you can always try juicing or making yummy smoothies.
5. Stay Hydrated Aim for at least eight glasses of water daily. Staying hydrated helps keep your skin plump and glowing. In fact, it also helps with losing weight and maintaining pounds. Oftentimes if we reach for water before a snack we’ll realize that our body is just thirsty not necessarily hungry. Do this next time you want to reach for an empty-calorie snack and save the calories for your next date.
6. Avoid Excessive Sugar and Processed Foods These can contribute to inflammation and breakouts. Stick to whole, nutritious foods to maintain clear skin. In the summer it’s a good idea to snack on fruit (try freezing them as snacks), try to always pair a carb with protein (think apple slice with PB) to stay fuller longer and help your body work better.

#4 Schedule Follow-Up Treatments ahead of time

In the same way that you schedule your gym sessions, doctor’s appointments, dental appointments, hair and nail appointments, and kids’ activities, you need to schedule your Beautique appointments as well, if not you’ll end up sacrificing yourself for everyone else and that is never a good thing. Your time is essential to maintaining your radiance!

• Regular Facials Monthly facials help keep your skin in top shape. They cleanse, hydrate, and rejuvenate, ensuring your skin looks its best.
• Touch-Up Injections If you’ve had treatments like Botox or dermal fillers, keep up with touch-up sessions to maintain your youthful appearance.
• Consultations  All of the new clients begin their Beautique experience with a Get to Know You consultation. Think of this like the first date where you get to know the other person, see if they are trustworthy, if you like them, etc. Would you ask anyone to marry you at first sight? Ewwww “as if”. That is why we like to start with the Get to Know You consultation so that our team can really get an idea of what your skin dreams and desires are so that they can create your customized treatment plan. After you’ve had a few appointments we will schedule regular Reconnect consultations which will take review and evaluate your treatment plan and make any tweaks if necessary. 

So as we say goodbye to July, we hope that you’ve enjoyed discovering ways to achieve and maintain radiant, youthful skin. Remember that maintaining your glow is all about consistent care and the right products. Whether it’s our advanced treatments or the new Jane Iredale eyeshadow sticks, Beautique Medical Spa in McAllen, TX, has everything you need to look and feel your best.

Ready to maximize your summer glow and explore our new eyeshadow sticks? Visit us or call (956) 664-1234 to reserve your consultation. Let’s keep that radiance shining all year long!

Enjoy your last lazy days, hug your babies (even if they are older already), and take time to do something good for you this coming month. Let us treat you. Reserve your consultation today.