Summer Skin Tips: How to Protect Your Glow in Boulder

Living in Boulder means enjoying sunshine, outdoor adventures, and those 300 blue-sky days a year—but all that beauty comes with a catch: high UV exposure, dry air, and intense environmental stress on your skin. Here are our top summer skin tips from Mōv Aesthetics. Where our physician-led team specializes in helping Boulder locals maintain healthy, glowing skin all year long—especially during the summer.

Here’s your expert-approved guide to surviving (and thriving) in the Colorado sun.

Pro Tips for High-Altitude Skin

1. SPF Is Non-Negotiable in Boulder

At over 5,000 feet above sea level, UV radiation is stronger—making daily sunscreen an absolute must. We recommend a broad-spectrum mineral SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days, and reapplication every two hours if you’re outdoors. Don’t forget commonly missed areas like your ears, chest, and the backs of your hands.

2. Exfoliate Smarter, Not Harder

The combination of dry air and summer sweat can clog pores and dull your glow. But harsh scrubs can damage your barrier, especially at altitude. Instead, opt for enzyme-based exfoliants or gentle acids like lactic acid 1–2 times per week.

3. Layer Your Hydration

Dry climate = thirsty skin. Layering is key: start with a hydrating mist, follow with hyaluronic acid or glycerin-based serum, and seal it in with a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to lock in moisture without clogging pores.

Product Picks We Actually Use

1. Colorescience Flex SPF 50

This mineral sunscreen blends like a tinted moisturizer, offers excellent protection, and adapts to your natural skin tone. It’s perfect for daily Boulder life—from hiking trails to sipping coffee on Pearl Street.

2. Revision C+ Correcting Complex 30%

This advanced antioxidant serum is specially formulated for high-stress skin environments—like Boulder’s high altitude and UV index. It helps brighten skin, even tone, and fight free radical damage without irritation.

3. Plated Exosome Serum

A must-have for post-sun and post-treatment care. This biotech-driven serum uses platelet-derived exosomes to help repair the skin barrier, reduce inflammation, and restore a healthy glow—especially effective after treatments like microneedling or MOXI.

Summer Skin Strategy: Boulder Edition

• Hydrate inside and out. Drink plenty of water and use products with humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
• Reinforce your skin barrier. Look for ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, and peptides to soothe and protect from environmental stress.
• Use your actives at night. Brightening serums, retinol, and exfoliants should be reserved for nighttime use—and always followed by sunscreen in the morning.
• Choose summer-safe in-office treatments. Treatments like our MOXI laser, microneedling with PRF, and hydrating Hydrafacial are great summer options that boost skin health with minimal downtime.

Why Boulder Skin Needs a Different Approach

The skincare routine that works at sea level may fall flat at 5,300 feet. Boulder’s unique environment – dry climate, strong sun, and an active lifestyle – requires a more tailored approach to hydration, sun protection, and barrier repair. That’s why Mōv Aesthetics offers evidence-based skincare, personalized treatment plans, and medical-grade products designed for real results in Colorado’s climate.

We’re not here for trends—we’re here to help you achieve long-term skin health with natural, science-backed treatments.

Book Your Summer Skin Consultation in Boulder

Whether you’re noticing more pigmentation, struggling with dryness, or just want to elevate your skincare routine, our team can help. As a physician-guided, esthetician-perfected practice, we create customized plans that work with your skin—not against it.

Book your consultation now and start your journey to healthy, glowing summer skin.

Mōv Aesthetics is a physician-led med spa in Boulder, Colorado, offering advanced aesthetic services including Botox, filler, MOXI & BBL laser, microneedling, PRF, exosomes, and curated skincare focused on natural, radiant results.

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