Treat “winter” for what it really is in Puerto Rico: softer breezes with the same bright UV. If your skin feels tight one day and speckled the next, you’re not imagining it. Cooler air plus steady sun exposure can nudge hyperpigmentation, fine texture changes, and dehydration at once. This guide gives you a simple routine, sun protection that fits island life, and in-clinic treatment options (including ADVATx, IPL, and gentle laser approaches) available at NUMED Medical Aesthetics Center in San Juan, Carolina, and Mayagüez. One clean AM/PM plan, one “out-there” kit you can carry, and a smart path for sunspot treatments in Puerto Rico when products aren’t enough.
Winter in San Juan still brings a high UV index most days, which means the skin keeps taking in light that drives melanin production. For many adults, that shows up as sun spots (age spots), melasma, and lingering post-acne marks. Skin also loses water faster in trade winds, so barrier care matters. The fix isn’t complicated: consistent sun protection, tone-supporting actives, and, when needed, clinic-level skin rejuvenation that fits your skin type and skin tone.
Start with a gentle cleanse to remove salt and sweat. Apply vitamin C or niacinamide to support tone and collagen synthesis. Seal with a light moisturizer (think ceramides, squalane, or glycerin) to keep skin cells cushioned. Finish with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 every day. If you’re prone to pigment changes, use a tinted mineral sunscreen, iron oxides help block visible light implicated in melasma and PIH. Makeup wearers can layer SPF under or choose a tinted option that evens skin tone.
Night is when care sinks in. Remove sunscreen and sweat, then use a hydrating serum (hyaluronic acid or peptides) under a richer cream on the face, neck, and chest. If acne or texture is a concern, add a retinoid on alternating nights to support collagen production and refine pores and fine lines. Keep showers warm, not hot, and moisturize within three minutes of toweling off to trap water in the skin.
Living in Puerto Rico means sunscreen goes with you. Store a reapply stick in your car, beach bag, or gym kit. Refresh face SPF every two hours when outdoors; reset after a swim or a sweaty run. Don’t forget lip SPF and a scalp stick along parts or hairlines. Hats and UPF clothing save your skin on midday walks (and make every reapply work harder).
Age spots (solar lentigines) are flat brown spots from cumulative sun. Melasma is patchy pigment often driven by hormones and light; heat can flare it. PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) follows acne or a flare-up. All three improve with daily sunscreen and brightening care. If a spot changes shape, color, or bleeds, see a physician. Some skin conditions need medical evaluation, not cosmetics.
Some treatment goals need energy-based care. At NUMED, you’ll start with 3D skin imaging (Canfield Reveal®) to map brown spots, redness, and texture so we can tailor a plan.
All in-clinic care includes a home plan so your results hold between visits.
These areas catch direct light and often show signs of age first. Work a small amount of your face SPF into the backs of hands, dab under shirt collars, and run the leftover across your ears. For stubborn hand age spots, IPL or laser technology plus daily SPF gives the fastest change. The chest often responds well to ADVATx for redness and light peels for mottled tone.
If you’re oily or acne-prone, a gel moisturizer and non-comedogenic SPF keeps pores clearer; salicylic spot care won’t clash with sunscreen. Dry or sensitive? Choose fragrance-free creams with ceramides and give retinoids space between uses. Deeper skin tones benefit from tinted mineral SPF and careful timing on light-based care to avoid rebound hyperpigmentation. Your provider will match treatment settings to your tone and current tan.
Before a beach run or hike, apply an antioxidant serum, then SPF on face and body. Reapply as the day goes on, and lean on shade and hats near noon. After sun, rinse with cool water, use a hydrating mask, and skip exfoliants for 48 hours. If skin feels hot or reactive, ask about a quick Frozen C session for a calm reset.
Home care clears a lot; laser treatments and IPL handle the rest. We’ll choose between IPL, ADVATx, and light resurfacing to treat pigment depending on the pattern, skin type, and your schedule. Expect a session plan rather than a one-off; spacing lets the skin recover and build on prior work. Fresh tans call for a pause. Your provider will set safe intervals.
| Day | Morning | Midday | Evening |
| Mon | Cleanse → vitamin C → moisturizer → SPF 50 | Reapply SPF; hat if walking | Cleanse → hydrating serum → cream |
| Tue | Cleanse → niacinamide → moisturizer → tinted mineral SPF | Stick SPF on face/lips | Cleanse → retinoid (if using) → cream |
| Wed | Cleanse → vitamin C → moisturizer → SPF 50 | Reapply; UPF shirt outdoors | Cleanse → peptides → cream |
| Thu | Cleanse → niacinamide → moisturizer → SPF 50 | Powder SPF over makeup | Cleanse → soothing mask → cream |
| Fri | Cleanse → vitamin C → moisturizer → SPF 50 | Reapply; shade at lunch | Cleanse → retinoid (if using) → cream |
| Sat | Cleanse → moisturizer → water-resistant SPF (beach) | Reapply every 2 hrs; lip/scalp SPF | Cool rinse → hyaluronic serum → cream |
| Sun | Cleanse → vitamin C → moisturizer → SPF 50 | Reapply after sweat | Cleanse → barrier balm to dry zones |
If you’re planning IPL or laser for sun spots, give yourself two to four weeks of consistent SPF first, then avoid strong sun for a short window after each visit. Chemical peels are typically spaced every four to six weeks. Your provider will pace everything so discomfort stays low and results stack without surprises.
If you want a quick read on your skin health and an honest path to a clearer tone, visit NUMED in San Juan, Carolina, or Mayagüez. We’ll capture images, set a simple routine, and, if needed, outline IPL, ADVATx, or peel treatment that respects your calendar. No pressure, just smart care that works in your world.
Yes. Bright or overcast, UV still hits the skin, and sun protection is the base of every plan in Puerto Rico.
Both protect; tinted mineral adds visible-light protection that helps with melanin-driven spots and melasma.
Laser and IPL plans often run in series; your provider will map a number based on skin concerns, skin types, and the area treated.
We’ll likely wait until the tan calms. Safe pacing leads to better appearance and fewer complications.
Yes, with the right modality, settings, and home prep. That’s why we start with imaging and a targeted plan.
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