Why does your skin look dull after summer?
The sun and swimming feel wonderful, but the sun also causes your skin to produce new cells extra quickly to protect itself. Those cells travel slowly to the surface.
It’s not until a few weeks later—by which time you’re often back home—that all those cells reach the top layer of skin at once and die off. This buildup of dead skin cells causes your skin to lose its radiance and become flaky.
The secret to a long-lasting glow? Stay well-hydrated and treat your skin gently!
4 Steps to Maintain Your Tan
Step 1: Gentle Exfoliation
Many people think that exfoliating removes your tan, but that’s not true! Your tan is deeper in your skin. Gentle exfoliation only removes dead skin cells. This brings back your healthy glow and keeps your tan looking beautifully even.
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For your face: Use an extra-mild facial scrub or exfoliant that won’t damage your delicate facial skin. For example, try the Synergie Skin MediScrub
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For your body: Choose a delightful body scrub that nourishes and softens your skin while you shower, such as the Natura Bissé The Body Wash & Scrub
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Step 2: Intensively moisturize your skin after sun exposure
Moisture is the key to a long-lasting tan. Sunscreen protects you, but it doesn’t nourish your skin enough. So be sure to thoroughly moisturize your face and body every morning and evening with a gentle cream.
Tip: Keep applying your aftersun at home for a little while longer! A good aftersun restores moisture balance very effectively, which makes your skin much less likely to peel. Give your face an instant moisture boost with our Extenso Intense Skin Moisturizer to intensively nourish your skin and keep your glow for extra-long.
Step 3: Nourish your body with a rich body lotion
It’s not just your face—the rest of your body deserves attention, too. Be careful with hot showers: hot water can severely dry out your skin, causing it to lose its natural glow and potentially leading to itching. Instead, take a lukewarm shower using a moisturizing shower cream or shower oil, and massage your skin immediately afterward with a rich body lotion or body oil.
Tip: Opt for a lukewarm shower with a moisturizing shower cream. Massage your skin immediately afterward with a rich lotion or body butter. For example, try the DARLING Hydrating and Balancing Body Lotion or the nourishing Marc Inbane Body Lotion from our shop to keep your skin wonderfully soft and hydrated.
Step 4: Give your complexion a subtle boost
Is your tan fading a bit after a few weeks? No problem! Mix a few drops of self-tanner or bronzing drops into your day cream or body lotion 2 to 3 times a week. This way, you’ll gradually build a beautiful, warm glow without any streaks. You’ll find a wide selection of self-tanners in our online store. For example, choose the Likami Self Tan Elixir or the Marc Inbane Hyaluronic Self-Tan Spray to easily give your summer glow a boost.
Keep protecting your skin (even in the fall)
Frequently Asked Questions About Maintaining Your Summer Glow
No, quite the opposite! A gentle exfoliant or fine scrub only removes the top, dull layer of dead skin cells. The brown pigment cells are located deeper in the skin. By exfoliating regularly, you actually bring your natural glow back to the surface and prevent your skin from looking dull and blotchy.
Without extra care, the skin renews itself every 28 days, which means your summer tan will have mostly faded after 2 to 4 weeks. By intensely moisturizing your skin daily and gently exfoliating it weekly, you can significantly slow down this process and keep your glow for weeks longer.
Yes, absolutely. Although the sun’s intensity decreases in the fall, there is still harmful UV radiation that causes skin aging and dark spots. By using a light day cream with SPF every day, you protect your skin’s barrier and maintain an even, healthy glow.
A body lotion focuses purely on maintaining the skin's moisture balance and nourishing it, which helps you maintain your natural complexion for longer. Bronzing drops or self-tanners add a small amount of extra pigment to the top layer of skin. They're perfect for combining: first, care for your skin with your moisturizing products, then add a few drops of bronzer for a subtle boost.
Dry or blotchy skin after summer is often caused by a combination of sun damage and a buildup of dead skin cells. The solution is a combination of gentle exfoliation to smooth out flaky patches and blemishes, immediately followed by a restorative, hydrating serum and a nourishing cream. Avoid harsh scrubbing; instead, give your skin time to recover with rich, soothing ingredients.
Enjoy radiant skin for a long time
Say goodbye to dull skin after summer! With a gentle scrub, a lukewarm shower, and a nourishing body lotion, you’ll enjoy your warm vacation glow for weeks to come. Want to extend your tan right away and make your skin glow again? Check out our skincare, body care and give your skin the care it deserves!