Our Nelson summers are stunning, but not so much for your skin. Between high UV, heat, air con, salty swims, and the occasional cocktail at Kismet, your face can end up dehydrated, shiny, and generally not living its best life. The good news is you don’t need a complicated routine to get your glow back. Need Summer Skin SOS? Here are a few high-summer skin hacks and saviours, including in-salon treatments plus a couple of genuinely brilliant product picks from Ultraceuticals and Jane Iredale.
SPF Saviours, Always (Even When You’re “Not Really Outside”)
High UV is the fastest route to dehydration, pigmentation, redness, and lasting skin damage. And yes, you should be wearing it every day, all day!
Your summer SPF saviours:
- Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturising SPF50+
A brilliant everyday option for high-sun days when you want serious protection without your skin feeling like it’s wearing a wetsuit. - Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30
Great for daily wear, especially if you want something light and easy under makeup. - Juvenate SPF20 mineral-tinted SPF
Leaves your skin firm, hydrated, and resilient.
SPF takeaway tips:
- SPF should be your final skincare step, every day, no ifs, no buts, no negotiating.
- Not just for your face; don’t forget your neck, décolletage, and ears (there is nothing worse than flaky ears!).
- Don’t leave home without your trusty tube to make reapplication easier.
Hydration That Survives Heat, Air Con, and Aperol Hour
Summer dehydration is sneaky. Your skin can look oily, but actually be thirsty underneath. Heat ramps up oil production, while sun and air conditioning quietly strip your moisture levels.
If you want to say yes to Glow but not to Grease… Read on for our hydration heroes!
Hydration heroes to keep on rotation:
Ultraceuticals hydrating serums and masks
We love the Ultra B Hydrating Serum, perfect for restoring moisture after long beach days. You’ll also want to keep these on hand for when your skin feels tight, dull, or just a bit “bleugh”.
Jane Iredale Hydration Sprays
These have earned their place in our salon product hall of fame. We don’t leave home without a Pommisst™ tucked in our bag. They’re refreshing, makeup-friendly, and give your skin that immediate “ahhh” feeling.
A Summer Reset in Our New Street Salon
If your skin is looking congested, patchy, red, reactive, or just isn’t bouncing back the way it normally does, it’s time for professional intervention!
At Woman Beauty, we love treatments that support your skin through summer without overloading it.
Treatments worth booking in peak summer:
- Hydrating or calming facials
If your skin is feeling dry, sensitive, or heat-stressed. Choose our Ultraceuticals Calming Facial
This sensitive skin facial is perfect for everyone and designed to moisturise, calm, soothe and reduce the sensitivity of your skin. BUY YOURS HERE. - Advanced Signature Facial
Using advanced serums, peels and masks to correct skin imperfections. BUY YOURS HERE. - Express facial options
When you want results, but you also have a life, meetings, and plans. BUY YOURS HERE.
Your Summer Skin Non-Negotiables
- SPF every day
- Hydration on repeat
- A professional reset when your skin needs one
Want help choosing the right summer routine for your skin (and your lifestyle)? Pop in and chat with us. We’ll match you with the best Ultraceuticals SPF, your makeup bag must-haves, and the perfect treatment to keep your skin glowing all summer long.
