Your Guide to Summer-Safe Medical-Grade Skincare: Glow Smarter This Season

As the Michigan summer heats up, your skincare routine needs a seasonal switch-up. The same heavy creams and harsh exfoliants that worked in winter can backfire when exposed to sun, sweat, and longer days outdoors. At Defy Aesthetic Boutique in Novi, we specialize in helping our clients achieve radiant, healthy skin all year long using results-driven, medical-grade skincare that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.

Whether you’re lounging by the lake, hopping on a plane for a summer getaway, or just trying to keep your glow intact between treatments, here’s your expert-backed guide to smart summer skincare.

Why Drugstore SPF Isn’t Enough

Let’s talk about your first line of defense: SPF. While drugstore sunscreens may be better than nothing, most fall short when it comes to protecting your skin at a cellular level. Many over-the-counter formulas contain chemical filters that break down quickly in the sun, offer limited UVA protection, and don’t support your skin barrier long-term.

Medical-grade sunscreens like those from Colorescience and Marini go beyond the basics. They offer:

• Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
• Added antioxidants and peptides to fight free radicals and reduce premature aging
• Tinted and non-tinted options that double as skin-perfecting primers
• Water-resistant, reef-safe formulations

Our top pick for summer? Colorescience Total Protection Flex SPF—it adapts to your skin tone and gives a natural, perfected look while protecting against blue light, pollution, and sun.

How Marini, Neocutis & Colorescience Deliver Smarter Skincare

Not all skincare is created equal. Medical-grade skincare like Marini Skin Solutions,, Neocutis, and Colorescience is formulated with high-potency active ingredients, stabilized delivery systems, and backed by clinical data.

These brands work with your skin to target:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation and sun damage
• Dehydration and sensitivity
• Acne and inflammation

Marini’s Skin Care Management System (our July Product of the Month) is a 5-step protocol that includes everything you need in one simple routine. It covers cleansing, resurfacing, rejuvenating, moisturizing, and protecting. Each product is designed to complement the others, making it the perfect turnkey system for beginners or experienced users who want results without the guesswork.

Neocutis focuses on advanced recovery and skin regeneration with growth factors and peptides. Their NEO RESTORE Mask, featured in our July Glow Kit, is an intensive hydrating treatment that cools, calms, and revitalizes post-sun or post-treatment skin.

Easy AM/PM Summer Skincare Routines

Here’s how to simplify your regimen without sacrificing results:
Morning (AM)

1. Cleanse: Marini Bioglycolic or Gentle Cleanser
2. Treat: Marini C-Esta Serum (Vitamin C + DMAE for firming & brightening)
3. Hydrate: Marini Transformation Face Cream or Neocutis  BioGel
4. Protect: Colorescience Flex SPF or Total Protection Brush-On Shield (great for touch-ups and staying protected all day long!)

Evening (PM)

1. Cleanse: Gentle cleanse to remove sunscreen and debris
2. Exfoliate: Marini Bioclear or Marini Multi-acid Resurfacing Pads (1-3x/week)
3. Hydrate: Hyla 3D Serum or Neocutis Hyalis+  for deeper hydration
4. Repair: Neocutis Lumiere Firm for eyes and Neocutis Bio Cream Firm for face

Travel-Friendly & Summer-Proof Products

Many of our most popular products are TSA-approved and ideal for summer travel. From poolside touch-ups to in-flight hydration, these are a few essentials to pack:

• The Refresh Hydrating + Clarifying Mist — Our own Defy-branded Mist (similar to Hydrinity Hyacyn) calms inflammation, hydrates, and purifies skin. Great for hot days, after workouts, or post-treatment care.
• Colorescience Brush-On SPF — Mineral powder with sun protection, perfect for reapplying over makeup
• Glow Kit — Complimentary in July with any facial or no-downtime glycolic peel! Includes:
  • Neocutis NEO RESTORE Mask
  • Defy Eye Mask with collagen, caffeine, and niacinamide
  • The Refresh Mist

These aren’t just pretty products—they’re clinically designed to protect and repair your skin while enhancing your glow.

Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Get Your Routine On Track

Some patients pause their skincare routines in summer, but this is exactly when your skin needs consistency. Sun exposure, heat, chlorine, travel, and sunscreen buildup can all contribute to breakouts, dryness, and premature aging. Medical-grade skincare allows you to correct and prevent damage while enjoying the season.

Whether you’re dealing with melasma, fine lines, dullness, or acne—a consistent, personalized skincare regimen is the foundation of any treatment plan. And summer-safe treatments like facials, no-downtime glycolic peels, and product-based maintenance keep your results going strong without needing to hide from the sun.

Ready to Find Your Summer Routine?

At Defy Aesthetic Boutique, we offer in-depth skincare consultations and personalized recommendations using the best of Marini, Neocutis, Colorescience, and more. Whether you’re looking to:

• Refresh your skin
• Protect against sun damage
• Prep for injectables or laser
• Or simply want to invest in yourself with products that actually work

…we’re here to help you build the best routine for your goals and lifestyle.

Book Now or Stop In

This July, get a complimentary Glow Kit with your facial or glycolic peel and discover the power of summer-safe skincare done right.
Click below to book a consultation, or stop in to pick up your new regimen.
Let your glow last all summer long — without compromising results.