As we dive into the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, we’re continually captivated by the extraordinary talent of athletes from around the globe. Their dedication to perfecting their craft is nothing short of inspiring. Whether they’re training in the gym, on the court, in the pool, or on the track, their rigorous routines undoubtedly impact their skincare. Just like they invest countless hours into their physical performance, these athletes also prioritize Olympic skincare to maintain their glow and health.
In light of their commitment, we’ve curated our own Olympic skincare recommendations tailored to various sports. Discover which med spa treatments we suggest for these elite athletes and how they can help you achieve your best skin, whether you’re aiming for gold or just looking to shine in your everyday life.
Olympic Skincare Recommendations for Swimming
Women’s swimming is at the height of greatness in the US right now. Katie Ledecky continues to break her own records and astonish us with her speed. To achieve such extraordinary results, she spends countless hours in the pool, but this prolonged exposure to chlorine can take a toll on her skin. For Ledecky and other swimmers, we recommend the HydraFacial as a great option to rejuvenate the skin. HydraFacial is a non-invasive treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin using a patented Vortex-Fusion delivery system. It removes impurities and dead skin cells while simultaneously infusing the skin with vital nutrients like antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. This treatment benefits swimmers by deeply hydrating their skin, reducing the dryness and irritation caused by prolonged chlorine exposure.
Artistic Swimming: Achieve Smooth Perfection with Laser Hair Removal
Whether you call it synchronized swimming or artistic swimming, it’s absolutely mesmerizing to watch. The athletic ability needed to tread water and hold perfectly aligned poses is mind-boggling. Plus, athletes need to look flawless while performing. There’s no room for razor burn or stray hair, so we recommend laser hair removal for members of the artistic swim team. Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution to unwanted hair, ensuring smooth, hair-free skin without the constant need for shaving or waxing. This allows athletes to focus on their training and routines without worrying about hair maintenance.
Beach Volleyball: Protect and Repair with BBL Therapy
Many summer Olympic sports are done under the scrutiny of the sun, but few are more exposed than beach volleyball. The sun’s reflection off the sand amplifies its impact on athletes’ bodies. Take US Women’s Beach Volleyball players Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes, for instance. Known for their incredible agility and skill on the court, they also face significant sun exposure. Our first line of defense is medical-grade sunscreen such as SkinBetter SHEER SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion or SkinMedica® Essential Defense Mineral SPF35, which should be reapplied frequently throughout the day. But for treating the inevitable sun damage, we recommend BBL (Broadband Light) therapy during the offseason. BBL treatments use light energy to target and reduce pigmentation, sunspots, and redness, promoting a more even skin tone and improving overall skin texture. This therapy can help beach volleyball players like Cheng and Hughes maintain their skin’s health and youthful appearance despite the relentless sun exposure they endure on the sand.
Olympic Skincare for Gold Medal Gymnasts
You know exactly who we are going to talk about here: the G.O.A.T. herself, Simone Biles. If you haven’t been watching her compete, have you even been living?! She’s an incredible athlete, but she also looks impeccable doing it. Her skin has an absolute radiant glow when she’s accepting medal after medal. For her, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezley Rivera, we recommend chemical peels. Gymnasts often wear makeup during competitions and sweat a lot during hours of training. A light chemical peel can help to remove blackheads, improve skin dullness, and enhance overall complexion. Chemical peels exfoliate the top layers of the skin, promoting cell turnover and revealing smoother, brighter skin beneath.
Marathoners: Restore Youthfulness with Dermal Fillers
Some people might say that watching a marathon is boring, but not us! We think anyone crazy enough to run for several hours straight deserves all our respect. We’re especially impressed that the USA’s top marathon runner, Fiona O’Keefe, won the Olympic qualifying race the very first time she competed in a marathon! We’ll be cheering on O’Keefe, along with her teammates Emily Sisson and Dakotah Lindwurm. Marathon running is a sport that many women continue to compete in for decades, and it can take a toll on every aspect of the body. Many marathon runners develop “runner’s face,” where high metabolism leads to a loss of facial fatty tissue, increasing the appearance of skeletal structure. For this reason, we recommend dermal fillers to restore fullness and youthfulness to their faces. Dermal fillers plump up the skin, smoothing out wrinkles and adding volume to areas that have lost elasticity and fat.
Track and Field: Revitalize with Microneedling
Finally, we’d be remiss not to recommend something for our incredible track and field stars. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone makes hurdling look easier than stepping over our kids’ toys, and we blinked, so we’re not even sure if we saw Sha’Carri Richardson and Melissa Jedderson cross the finish line in the 100 meters. Post-Olympics, we recommend a microneedling session for these medalists. Microneedling involves using fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin, stimulating the body’s natural healing process and promoting collagen and elastin production. This treatment helps improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of scars, and enhance overall skin tone, providing athletes with a fresh, rejuvenated look.
As we cheer on these extraordinary athletes and admire their dedication, it’s important to remember that our skincare needs can be just as demanding, even if we’re not competing on the world stage. These recommendations, while tailored for professional athletes, are also highly beneficial for the rest of us. Whether you’re a busy professional, a dedicated mom, or someone who loves staying active, these treatments can help you achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin. Women everywhere face challenges like sun exposure, chlorine damage, makeup-induced breakouts, and the natural aging process. Med spa treatments such as HydraFacials, laser hair removal, BBL therapy, chemical peels, dermal fillers, and microneedling are excellent options to address these concerns, helping to rejuvenate and protect your skin. So, while we might not be vying for Olympic medals, we can still enjoy the benefits of these advanced skincare treatments.
To experience these rejuvenating services and look your best every day, call the Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor at 734.712.2323 to schedule your appointment today.
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