Upkeep Skin Clinic

Okay friends, this one is important and I say it with love. 😅☀️

Summer is not just aging your skin through sunburn. It’s the small daily things that nobody thinks about until the damage is already done.

Every single one of these habits adds up over time, and the collagen breakdown, pigmentation, and texture changes that result are genuinely hard to reverse.

The good news? They are all fixable right now. A few small adjustments this summer protect your skin for years to come.

3 Hidden Summer Aging Culprits (and how to fix them)

The “Incidental” Exposure: That 15-minute drive or sitting by a sunny window at work. UVA rays pass right through glass, breaking down your collagen and causing premature sagging without ever leaving a sunburn.

The Fix: Make SPF a non-negotiable part of your morning routine, even if you plan on staying indoors or just running a quick errand.

Squinting Against the Glare: Forgetting your sunglasses does more than strain your eyes. Continuous squinting tenses the muscles around your eyes and forehead, etching in fine lines and crow’s feet much faster.

The Fix: Keep a pair of UV-blocking sunglasses in your car and your bag so you’re never caught without them.

Skipping the Reapplication: Applying sunscreen at 8:00 AM does not protect you during your lunch break walk or your evening commute. By noon, your morning layer has broken down.

The Fix: Keep a physical SPF powder or a lightweight mist in your purse for quick, mess-free touch-ups over your makeup.

Send this to your bestie who needs the reminder! ✨

Love the golden hour lighting, hate the sun damage. 😅 What’s your go-to AlumierMD sunscreen for a beach day? 🏖️

Wedding season is officially here! 🤍💍 Whether you’re the bride, the groom, part of the wedding party, or a VIP guest, planning your skin treatments ahead of time is the best way to ensure everything looks flawless and heals perfectly for the big day.
To help you stress less, here is the ultimate countdown timeline for your treatments:
✨ 6 Months Before: Fillers. If you’re looking to add volume or structure, starting early gives the product plenty of time to settle perfectly and allows room for any minor tweaks.
✨ 3 to 4 Weeks Before: Microneedling. This is the sweet spot for skin remodeling and texture improvement, giving your skin enough time to fully recover and show its best results.

✨ 6 to 8Weeks Before (also): Neurotoxins (Botox/Dysport). Don’t wait until the last minute! Getting your treatment done around a month out ensures it’s fully active, settled, and looking completely natural.
✨ 2 Weeks Before: Facials. A soothing, hydrating treatment two weeks out will leave your skin smooth and ready for makeup application.
✨ The Week Of: Zero new or aggressive treatments. This week is strictly for resting, hydrating, and sticking to your trusted home care routine. No risks allowed!
Planning ahead means no stress and no rushing. Send us a message or click the link in our bio to map out your custom timeline and secure your dates! 🗓️✨

Friendly reminder: Don’t throw away that new product just because you broke out after three days! 🛑
It could be a purge, meaning the active ingredients are actively cleaning out your pores from the inside out. That’s a good thing! A reaction, on the other hand, means your skin is irritated and wants it gone.
One requires patience, the other requires a return policy.
Unsure which one you’re experiencing? Comment the product below and your current routine, and I’ll help you decode it! 👇
🏷️ Upkeep Skin Clinic | 📞 416-938-9479 | 🌐 www.UpkeepClinic.com

You know what quietly upgrades the entire face?

CHEEK SUPPORT. 🥰

When the midface is supported, it lifts surrounding areas, softens folds, improves under-eye appearance, and creates better balance across the face, all without overfilling individual areas.

It’s subtle. It’s strategic. And it makes everything else look better.

Wondering if you’re a candidate for cheek support?Shoot me a DM and let’s chat!

Markham

basic human needs… ✨

Oxygen
Water
Deciding if I should dissolve it, refill it, tox it, laser it, or microneedle it 😭

Microneedling is one of the smartest things you can do for your skin.

It creates tiny, controlled micro-injuries that tell your body, “Hey, repair this!”

The results aren’t instant and that’s the point. They build slowly, naturally, and beautifully over time.

This is why microneedling stays on my personal treatment list year after year. I recommend 4 treatments yearly, spaced 1 month apart

The secret to great skin isn’t a 10-step routine—it’s actually much simpler: SPF 30 or higher, every single morning. ☀️

Whether you prefer Mineral or Chemical, the “best” sunscreen is simply the one you’ll actually wear.

The Golden Rules:

More is more: Apply more than you think you need.

Rain or Shine: Wear it even if you’re staying inside.

Repeat: Reapply if you’re spending time outdoors.

Consistency is the only “secret” that works.

Drop a comment: Are you Team Mineral 🧴 or Team Chemical ☀️? Let us know below!

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