Your Skin Had a Long Summer. Now It’s Time for a Fall Reset.
Sun, heat, humidity, pool days and long afternoons outside are part of what makes a North Carolina summer so good. Your skin, however, may not be quite as enthusiastic about all that fun.
By the time fall arrives, you may notice a few unwanted souvenirs from summer: dark spots that weren’t there in the spring, uneven skin tone, dryness, rougher texture, fine lines that seem a little more noticeable or simply skin that has lost some of its glow.
The good news? Fall is a great time to give your skin a little extra attention.
As temperatures cool and we’re spending a little less time in direct sunlight, it’s an ideal season to talk with a qualified skin-care or aesthetic professional about treatments designed to improve the appearance of sun-stressed skin.
And you don’t have to look far. Several Shop Local Raleigh members specialize in skin health, aesthetics and treatments that can help you put your best face forward this fall.
Start With a Consultation
There isn’t one magic treatment for every skin concern. That’s why a consultation is a great place to start.
Depending on your skin, goals and history, your provider may recommend anything from a refreshing facial to a chemical peel, IPL or laser treatment, microneedling or a combination approach.
Some treatments focus primarily on exfoliation and skin renewal, while others target pigmentation, redness, texture or collagen production.
The goal isn’t necessarily to do more. It’s to determine what your skin actually needs.
Chemical Peels: A Fall Favorite
Chemical peels are one of the treatments people often consider when they’re looking to refresh skin after a summer of sun exposure.
A peel uses a chemical solution to exfoliate controlled layers of the skin. Depending on the type and depth, peels can help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation, fine lines, texture and overall skin tone. Recovery can range from minimal to several days or more, depending on the treatment.
And “chemical peel” doesn’t mean there is only one kind.
Your provider may recommend a superficial peel for a gentler refresh, while other formulations and strengths are designed to address more significant concerns and involve more downtime.
For example, BodyLase Med Spa offers several corrective peel options, including VI Peel, VI Peel Precision Plus, VI Peel Purify Precision Plus, VI Peel Body and Vitalize Peel, along with IPL photofacials, laser facials, microneedling and HydraFacial treatments. getbodylase.com
BodyLase Med Spa | Raleigh and BodyLase Med Spa | Cary are both Shop Local Raleigh members and offer options for those looking to create a more comprehensive fall skin-care plan.
Maybe It's Not a Peel You're Looking For
Peels aren’t the only option.
IPL and photofacial treatments are commonly used to address the appearance of pigmentation and sun-related discoloration, while laser treatments can be used for different concerns involving tone, texture and skin rejuvenation.
Microneedling is another popular option. Rather than primarily exfoliating the surface, it creates controlled micro-injuries intended to stimulate the skin’s natural healing response and collagen production.
And then there are treatments designed simply to clean, exfoliate, hydrate and brighten, sometimes exactly what your skin needs after months of heat and humidity.
The important thing is matching the treatment to the concern.
Meet Your Local Skin-Care Experts
Shop Local Raleigh is proud to have local businesses in the beauty, aesthetics and wellness space that can help you explore your options.
A few of our members include:
Azura Skin Care Center
Located in Cary, Azura offers a broad range of aesthetic services, including facials, chemical peels and laser treatments, along with injectables and other cosmetic services. Azura emphasizes individualized treatment plans rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
BeautyCo Medical spa
Raleigh’s BeautyCo combines medical aesthetics, skin care and wellness, with services including HydraFacial and energy-based skin treatments. It’s another local option for someone looking to develop a skin-care plan based on their individual goals.
Carlino Aesthetics Skin care clinic
Carlino Aesthetics focuses on medical aesthetics and skin care, including treatments designed around skin rejuvenation and improving the appearance of texture and other common skin concerns.
Lorena Luca MED + SPA – RALEIGH
Lorena Luca combines spa services with medical aesthetics, including facials, laser and resurfacing treatments and collagen-stimulating services
Skin and Tonic
Skin and Tonic offer a full range of services, including Biologique Recherche Facials, Microneedling, Microdermabrasion, Peels, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
And that’s just a sampling of the local businesses in the Shop Local Raleigh community. Check out the Shop Local Raleigh directory to discover even more local businesses offering skin care, beauty and wellness services.
Don't Forget the Most Important Treatment of All
No fall skin-care reset is complete without talking about sun protection.
Even as summer fades, UV exposure doesn’t disappear. Daily sunscreen, protective clothing, hats and other sun-protective habits remain important year-round. And if you’ve had a peel, laser or other resurfacing treatment, following your provider’s post-treatment sun-care instructions is especially important.
And if you have a spot that is new, changing, bleeding, itching or otherwise concerning, don’t assume it’s simply sun damage. That’s a reason to see a dermatologist or other qualified medical professional for evaluation.
Make This the Fall You Take Care of Your Skin
You spent the summer outside. You went to the pool. You sat on patios. You traveled. You watched games. You went to festivals. You probably got more sun than you intended.
That’s okay. Fall is your chance to hit reset.
Whether you’re interested in a gentle facial, a chemical peel, IPL, laser treatment, microneedling or simply a professional assessment of what your skin needs, there are local experts right here in the Raleigh area ready to help.
And when you choose a Shop Local Raleigh member, you’re doing more than taking care of yourself.
You’re supporting a local, independent business, too.
Find a local med spa, skin-care professional or beauty business in the Shop Local Raleigh directory and make this fall the season your skin gets a little extra love.
