# @theskinscientist on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Das3mgPKyqe
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67695061-theskinscientist-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-12T17:24:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Marie Bertrand // SkinScience 📍 Calgary (@theskinscientist) — https://gondola.cc/theskinscientist

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A “base tan” is not skin prep. It is visible evidence that your skin has already been injured.

When the sun is strong, pampering your skin is not about adding more actives. It is about reducing stress, protecting its antioxidant reserves and helping the barrier recover.

BEFORE EXPOSURE:
Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 to 50 generously, ideally 15 minutes before going outside. Bring protection beyond sunscreen too, sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, shade and lightweight clothing. In the morning, support your sunscreen with antioxidants, but skip aggressive exfoliation, peels and anything that leaves your skin irritated or sensitized.

Marie’s favorites:
- Aliquote Skin MasterAOx Serum
- Colorescience NO SHOW Mineral SPF50

DURING EXPOSURE:
Reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, and sooner after swimming, sweating or towelling off. Do not wait until your skin feels hot or looks pink. By then, inflammation has already started. A hydrating mist can feel lovely, but it does not replace sunscreen, shade or reapplication.

Marie’s favorites:
- Colorescience Powder Sunscreen SPF50
- Large brimmed hat & sunglasses
- Seek shade and drink plenty of water

AFTER EXPOSURE: 
Think recovery, not punishment. Cleanse gently, cool the skin gradually, and replenish water and lipids with humectants, soothing ingredients and barrier-supportive moisturizers. Avoid scrubs, strong acids and retinoids if the skin feels warm, tight or reactive. Redness is not the time to “resurface.”

Marie’s favorites:
- HaleDerma HOCl spray
- Bioderma After Sun Gel-Creme (available at Shoppers)

The most luxurious summer skin ritual is not doing more. It is knowing when your skin needs protection, when it needs hydration, and when it simply needs to be left alone.

Save this as your summer skin recovery plan, and send it to someone who still thinks a base tan is protective.

#SummerSkincare #SunProtection #SkinBarrier #HealthySkin #SkinScience

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summerskincare, skinbarrier, skinscience, sunprotection, healthyskin

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