How to Repair Sun-Damaged Skin After Summer in Hawaii

How to Repair Sun-Damaged Skin After Summer in Hawaii

Let’s be real—living in Hawaii means year-round sun exposure, and summer only turns the dial up. Whether you spent your days hiking, swimming, or just doing school drop-off without sunscreen (we’ve all been there), your skin may now be showing the effects: pigmentation, dullness, rough texture, and fine lines.

Here’s how to visibly reverse sun damage and get your skin back to baseline.

1. Understand What Sun Damage Looks Like

Sun damage isn’t always a sunburn. Signs can include:

• Dark spots / hyperpigmentation

• Uneven skin tone

• Dry, rough texture

• Fine lines that weren’t there last month

• “Crepey” skin under the eyes or on the décolleté

In Hawaii, even incidental sun exposure—like driving—can add up to long-term photoaging.

2. The Best Treatments to Reverse Sun Damage

A. PicoSure Pro Laser (No Downtime Glow Treatment)

This FDA-cleared laser is perfect for:

• Sun spots

• Melasma

• Dull, uneven tone

It uses ultra-short pulses to break up pigment and stimulate collagen—without damaging the surface of your skin.

🕒 Time needed: 30–45 minutes📈 Best results: Series of 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart

B. PRP Microneedling (Natural Collagen Boost)

Also known as the “vampire facial,” this treatment combines microneedling with your body’s own platelets (PRP) to boost healing and repair.

• Great for texture, fine lines, and sun-related under-eye aging

• Minimal downtime (1–2 days of redness)

• Long-term collagen production for smoother skin

⚠️ Note: PRP is not FDA-approved for under-eye use, but is commonly used off-label in aesthetics.

C. SaltFacial (3-Step Resurfacing Treatment)

This treatment is an excellent entry point if you’re not ready for lasers. It combines:

1. Sea salt exfoliation

2. Cavitation ultrasound

3. LED phototherapy

🌊 Safe for all skin types and tones☀️ No downtime—perfect post-vacation glow-up

3. Don’t Forget the At-Home Skincare Reset

If you’ve been lax with SPF or using harsh exfoliants, now’s the time to reset:

• Switch to a gentle antioxidant cleanser (avoid scrubs)

• Use a Vitamin C serum in the morning to fade spots - our SkinBetter Science Alto Advanced is our Clinic's favorite!

• Apply mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide every morning (yes, even indoors) -SkinBetter SPF Lotion is approved for post procedure

• At night, use a retinol or retinaldehyde-based cream to stimulate cell turnover

📋 We offer a curated selection of medical-grade skincare at Aloha Aesthetics MD—and we can build a plan specific to your needs.

Reclaim Your Glow This Fall

If your skin feels like it aged 5 years since May, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The good news is that sun damage is treatable with the right approach, and our team at Aloha Aesthetics MD is here to help you look and feel your best heading into fall.

📍 Located in Honolulu, Hawaii💬 Book your consultation online or call us today to get started with a custom treatment plan.