Post-sun skin care

CEBU, Philippines - Facials and peels are the best maintenance regimen for the skin that’s long exposed to the summer sun. At the Belo Medical Group, Glycopeel Cleaning makes use of different concentrations of fruit acid applied on the skin to unroof pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and exfoliate dead skin. The concentration may vary from 20 percent to 70 percent depending on the need of the patient. This is recommended for oily and acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, honey almond cleaning is about an aromatic honey almond scrub applied to gently exfoliate dead skin and is perfect for those with dry and sensitive skin.

Skin lightening and smoothening treatments cover a variety of cosmetic methods used to lighten the skin. Unprotected sun exposure causes skin darkening, uneven skin tone and sun spots. Belo Medical offers body scrub with bleach, a combination of sea salt/sugar scrub and essential oils that gently exfoliates dead, dry, rough skin leaving skin baby soft and smooth. It is then followed by an application of a natural bleaching agent made from grapeseed extract, AHA (alpha hydroxy acid), and licorice to whiten the skin naturally.

As for Skintech Face & Beauty Center, it offers Intense Pulse Light for its photo rejuvenation services to deal with fine lines, wrinkles, dyschromia (skin discoloration or patches of uneven color), and skin texture, as well as for pigmented lesions like freckles, melasma, sun spots, and brown spots. It exclusively carries a line of topical organic products marked “Oxygen Botanicals” specialty serum H (hyperpigmentation) and Vitamin C serum for deeper skin penetration properties.

Diamond peel can be availed at the Dermcare Luxe Wellness and Spa for those wanting to shed off that tan. But 10 sessions is recommended to fully appreciate the effects. Dermcare also carries skin whitening, anti-aging, hair treatment, pimple/acne control products exclusive to the center.

At Annie’s Beauty Salon, there are quite a number of in-house herbal products for skin lightening and facial packages, but a skin analysis has to be conducted first before the therapists can recommend solutions. (FREEMAN)