If you live on the Carolina coast, you know summer is hard to resist. Beach days at Wrightsville, boat afternoons on the Intracoastal, evenings on the porch. Your skin enjoyed all of it too, and by October it usually has something to say about it. Maybe you've noticed a few new dark spots along your cheekbones. Maybe your skin looks duller than it did in May, or the fine lines around your eyes seem a little more settled in. That is what a season of sun, salt, heat and humidit

A good skincare routine does more than improve appearance. In this first-person guide from our medical aestheticians, they share why consistent skincare habits are the key to healthier, more resilient skin over time.