Sun, Heat, and Hormones: How to Care for Your Skin This Summer with Help from Elán Med

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Summer in Guatemala brings sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere—but it also exposes our skin to significant challenges: increased UV radiation, pollution, excessive sweating, and of course, hormonal imbalances that often show up directly on the face.

At Elán Med Center, we know that healthy skin starts from within. That’s why we’re sharing how to care for your skin this season by addressing its needs from a hormonal, nutritional, and aesthetic perspective.

1. Summer and Hormonal Changes: Why They Affect Your Skin

During the warmer months, heat and sun exposure don’t just dry out your skin—they also worsen existing conditions like acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and sagging.Skin is highly sensitive to hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol. When these are out of balance, you may experience breakouts, dullness, dark spots, and a loss of firmness.

2. Sun Damage and Premature Aging: How to Prevent It

UV radiation accelerates a process called glycation, where blood sugar damages collagen and elastin—leading to loss of elasticity and early aging. This effect is even more pronounced when your hormones are imbalanced, especially after age 35.

What can you do?● Stick to a low-sugar diet.● Use physical sunscreens and antioxidant-rich skincare.● Try anti-aging treatments at Elán Med to rebuild collagen from the inside out.

3. Hormonal Therapy and Skin Balance

Did you know the skin is the second organ with the most estrogen receptors?When these hormones decline—such as during menopause or other hormonal imbalances—your skin loses thickness, hydration, and glow. Personalized hormonal therapy at Elán Med can help restore a youthful, healthy appearance from within.

4. Essential Supplements for Healthy Summer Skin

At Elán Med Center, we complement your skincare routine with natural supplements that nourish your skin from deep within. Some of our top picks include:

● Vitamin C – A powerful antioxidant that boosts collagen production.

● Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) – Fights free radicals, protects collagen, and prevents sagging.

● Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) – Supports healing and collagen synthesis.

● Coenzyme Q10 – Protects cells from sun damage and enhances cellular energy.

All of these supplements are available at Elán Med, ideal for preparing and protecting your skin all season long.

5. Healthy Skin, Balanced Emotions

Beyond heat and environmental factors, emotions also impact your skin.Stress—especially common during the busy summer months—increases cortisol, which can trigger acne, dryness, and pigmentation. At Elán Med, we take a holistic approach, connecting body, mind, and skin. We work with you to address the root cause.

This summer, don’t leave your skin at the mercy of the sun and hormones.Remember: true beauty starts with internal balance. At Elán Med Center, we support you with natural, hormonal, nutritional, and dermatological therapies designed just for you.

Your skin deserves to glow—but it also deserves to be healthy.

Ready to show off your best self this summer?