Why Are My Breakouts Worse at the End of Summer?

You made it through summer—and suddenly your skin seems to be breaking out more than it did in June.

If you're noticing more clogged pores, blackheads, small bumps, or inflamed breakouts as summer winds down in Calgary, there may be a reason.

Summer Can Create the Perfect Storm for Breakouts

Throughout the summer, your skin is exposed to more heat, sweat, sunscreen, makeup, oil and environmental buildup.

Individually, these aren't necessarily a problem. But combined with changes in your skincare routine, they can contribute to congestion and make existing acne more noticeable.

And there's another issue we see frequently: over-cleansing and over-exfoliating.

When skin feels oily or congested, it's tempting to scrub more, use stronger acne products, or exfoliate more frequently. That can leave the skin barrier irritated and make an already frustrating situation harder to manage.

Why Your Usual Acne Products May Not Be Enough

Acne isn't the same for everyone.

Breakouts may be influenced by oil production, clogged pores, hormones, skincare products, lifestyle, irritation and other contributing factors.

That's why buying another "acne" product isn't always the answer.

Before treating acne, we want to understand what your skin is actually doing.

What Should You Do About End-of-Summer Breakouts?

Start simple.

Use a gentle cleanser, avoid picking or aggressively scrubbing your skin, keep your moisturizer and SPF consistent, and be cautious about introducing several new acne products at once.

If the congestion and breakouts continue, a professional skin assessment can help determine what your skin needs next.

At Freya MediSpa & Wellness in NW Calgary, we assess your skin before recommending treatment. Depending on what we see, your plan might include a Deep Pore Facial, microdermabrasion, professional acne treatments, home skincare—or sometimes simply giving irritated skin time to recover.

The right treatment depends on the skin in front of us.

Don't Wait for Acne to Become Acne Scars

Persistent inflammation and picking at breakouts can increase the risk of lingering dark marks and acne scarring.

Getting breakouts under better control first also puts us in a much better position to address the pigmentation or scarring they may leave behind.

And with fall approaching, it's a great time to reassess your skin after summer and create a plan for the months ahead.

Get Answers Before Choosing a Treatment

If your acne has suddenly become worse at the end of summer, you don't need to guess your way through another skincare routine.

Book a Skin Consultation at Freya MediSpa & Wellness in NW Calgary. We'll look at what's happening with your skin, discuss what may be contributing to your breakouts, and recommend the next step that's appropriate for you.

Answers First. Treatment second.

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