Take care of your skin before, during, and after the beach.

Whether you're lounging under a palapa or having fun playing on the waves, beach vacations offer the ideal escape: sun, sea, and serenity all in one, but they also present unique challenges for your skin. From intense sun exposure to salty breezes, maintaining a glowing complexion requires more than just sunscreen.

Here’s your complete guide to the best skincare routine for your next Mexico beach getaway.

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Why Skincare Matters During Your Beach Vacation

The sun, sand, and sea may feel therapeutic, but they can also dehydrate and damage your skin. Without a basic skincare routine, you risk sunburn, premature aging, and uneven texture.

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Pre-Beach Skincare Tips: Preparation Is Key

Before you even put a foot on the sand, prep your skin with these essentials:

Hydrate from within: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin plump and resilient.
Exfoliate gently: Remove dead skin cells to allow better absorption of moisturizers and SPF.
Choose the best skincare products: Look for broad-spectrum sunscreens (SPF 30+), antioxidant-rich serums, and lightweight moisturizers.
Pack your beach essentials: Include reef-safe sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, and a wide-brimmed hat to shield your face.

Use protective clothing: While soaking up the sun, your skin needs extra care; cover-ups and sunglasses are more than fashion statements. They’re part of your best skincare routine.

Get to know the Best Wellness Routine You Can Start in Cabo.

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After a sun-soaked day, your skin craves restoration. Moisturize deeply, use rich creams or oils to replenish hydration and elasticity, and treat yourself at the resort spa. Villa La Estancia Cabo’s Desert Spa offers luxurious options like:

Vitamin C facials to brighten and restore sun-damaged skin.
Refreshing Facial.
S.O.S. facial, designed for sensitive or sun-exposed skin.

From pre-trip prep to after sun recovery, these tips ensure you’ll look as refreshed as you feel. Stick to your basic skincare routine even on vacation; it’s the foundation for long-term skin health.

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We love it here!

This resort is the best! The staff is so kind and attentive. Fredy, Oscar, Tere, Selene, Angela and Janet will make sure you have a wonderful stay. The pool is gorgeous and quiet even during spring break. The rooms are spacious and exceptionally clean.

Katie B From Tripadvisor

Paradise!

This was the most amazing resort- beautiful, peaceful, clean, exceptional service, delicious food… We weren’t sure what to expect when we booked. I have booked other resorts in Mexico and some didn’t live up to the online reviews. This one blew us away. The service here is topnotch and every…

Kelley D From Tripadvisor

Memorable stay

Our stay at Villa La Estancia was incredible! The rooms were spacious, super clean, and had plenty of storage—perfect for our family of four. The kids had a blast at the pool, and we loved that the beach was both beautiful and swimmable. The views from the resort were absolutely stunning. The staff…

Yana T From Tripadvisor

First time in Cabo

Great time. Axel, our server, did a wonderful job. All the staff were great. Food and drink service was quick. Overall the facilities were very clean. Food options were plenty. This was our first time in Cabo and can’t wait to come back! Highly recommended.

Ryan W From Tripadvisor

Day at the Beach

We were very pleased with the awesome service we received from Axel, we spent several days at the beach with our kids. Axel was on top of making sure we had plenty of waters, drinks and snacks. We plan on coming back several more times during our week long vacation.

Patience B From Tripadvisor

Loved La Casona!!

We really enjoyed the breakfast La casona!! There is wonderful outdoor and indoor seating. The buffet was amazing and had so many different options. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We especially loved Mayra, Angela, Dani, and Selene.

Taylor R From Tripadvisor

Beach side

Axel is great. He took care of us all day and was great to us! We got in with a group of 6 and were ordering all day and he never forgot anything t and was very attentive. We love coming here and will continue to come back for the service we receive here!

Lauren M From Tripadvisor

Amazing experience

I love Villa La Estancia, I spent a great week with my family. The breakfast at La Cason was amazing, the server and the manager Angela was amazing as always. Also out pool attendant was outstanding and the service in general is getting better. Front desk staff Lupita and bellmen are great too! Our…

John S From Tripadvisor

Customer Satisfaction

Axel was very efficient and kind. When we wanted stuff he was on it. Even though we had a lot of people it didn’t overwhelm and he stayed cool and composed. We really all had a blast because of this day at beach and our service. Great drinks too! So fun