Summer Secrets

Skincare during summers is always a challenge. Prajakta Paranjape, Owner, Butic, discusses the importance of a personalised summer routine to keep your client’s skin in top shape during the hot months with Priyanka Parshurami.

As temperatures reach a record high, skin therapists play a crucial role in guiding their clients towards maintaining healthy, radiant skin.

From using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with the right SPF to applying lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturisers to maintain hydration, there is a whole list of dos and don’ts that skin therapists can share with their clients. Being a tropical country, India has a prolonged summer and it’s important for salons to have a summer protocol in place. Prajakta Paranjape, Owner, Butic, explains how skin therapists can guide their clients in the right skincare practices during summers to ensure healthy skin.

WHAT ARE THE KEY SKINCARE CONCERNS DURING SUMMERS?

Due to hot weather conditions, your skin tends to lose moisture easily, disturbing the skin’s natural protective barrier and microcirculation of skin cells.Try to maintain the oil and moisture balance of your skin to enable it to protect you against photosensitivity.

DO MEN AND WOMEN FACE DIFFERENT SKINCARE ISSUES?

Basic skin types are the same for both the genders. But curtain issues like beards and hormonal changes cause men to have different skincare concerns. Men usually need light textured products and more oil in water emulsions. Even the sun care range should be very light for men. Other parameters include thickness of the skin, epidermal and dermal moisture level and level of blood circulation. Because of hair growth on the face, men’s skin can’t take any kind of friction or over stimulation to the pilosebaceous unit in that part of the face.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET FREQUENT SKINCARE TREATMENTS DONE AT A SALON DURING SUMMERS?

Hydration can be boosted by electro-facial treatments, but only professionals should administer them.Their expertise ensures proper treatment execution and tailored post-care routines. Product application alone isn’t sufficient for optimal skin moisture as it merely hydrates the upper epidermal layer. Comprehensive hydration is vital for maintaining the skin’s oil-water balance and overall vitality, achieved by nurturing skin cells.

WHICH INGREDIENTS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN KEEPING THE SKIN HEALTHY?

Nowadays natural and organic ingredients are playing an important part in the cosmetics industry. Natural oils, butters and extracts are attractive to buyers. Shea butter, grape seed oil and almond butter are a few ingredients you should look at for your daily skin care. For professional products, alginate, hyaluronic acid and stem cell extract are known for skin hydration.

Stay updated on new techniques and products, ensuring you select the best options for your clients as a qualified therapist.

WHICH TREATMENTS DO YOU RECOMMEND?

You need treatments that will increase moisture level in the dermis and epidermis such as Iontophoresis, radio frequency and electroporation. These treatments help the products penetrate better and boost collagen synthesis, thereby increasing microcirculation, improving skin colour and texture and helping the skin to hold moisture.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE SKIN THERAPISTS WHO ARE DEALING WITH SKINCARE CONCERNS OF THEIR CLIENTELE DURING SUMMERS?

Firstly, gain adequate knowledge. Skin analysis is crucial before any treatment. Documenting and recording observations aids in achieving optimal results. Maintain a chart for electrical treatments noting frequency, duration and products used for each client. Continuously self-improve by analysing your practices. Stay updated on new techniques and products, ensuring you select the best options for your clients as a qualified therapist.