15/06/2015
4 tips to prepare your skin for summer sun
That’s it, the beautiful days are back! But before exposure to the sun, here are some tips to protect your skin.
1. Moisturize your skin
Although the moisturizer has no protective effect vis-à-vis the sun, unlike sunscreen, it may, in some way, help you limit his misdeeds. The more your skin is exposed to sunlight, the more it becomes dehydrated and dries. But the more it dries out, it is more sensitive to UV rays. By feeding it with a good moisturizer, you will help rebuild its protective film. To choose the option that suits you, do not hesitate to consult your cosmetician Brunet.
2. Exfoliate your skin
Aesthetically, exfoliation is an important step before sun exposure. This helps get rid of dead skin that accumulate and can affect the uniformity of tanning. That said, there will be extra careful and do not forget to apply sunscreen because exfoliation removes the “thin protective layer” on the surface of your skin, making it more vulnerable to UV rays.
3. Eat a rich diet in carotene and vitamin E
Thanks to their antioxidant, foods rich in beta-carotene and other carotenoids, such as lycopene, could improve the protection of your skin against UV rays. The best sources of carotenoids are carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, squash, broccoli, mangoes, apricots, kale, peas, tomatoes and melons. Vitamin E contained in vegetable oils, almonds and walnuts would also photoprotective. So feel free to add these foods to your menu sun! Also note that foods rich in carotenoids give an orange color to the skin, giving you a natural tan. However, the properties of these foods release you in any case to use a protective sunscreen.
4. Expose yourself gradually
One of the best ways to prepare your skin to the sun is to multiply the short sun exposure. You must absolutely avoid lying down for hours the first rays of the sun, because you may catch villains originally sunburn certain skin cancers. Also, please keep in mind that tanning is not good for peau.Il is, indeed, in a skin defense mechanism against excessive sun exposure. Do not forget to use plenty of sunscreen high level of protection. Also make sure it is broad spectrum and that filter UVA as well as UVB. To learn more about sunscreens and the precautions to take to protect your skin from the harmful effects of sunlight, ask your pharmacist.
Good to know
Artificial tanning sessions don’t help prevent sunburn.
Self-tanners have no protective effect for your skin.
Some products, foods or changes in your lifestyle may not be for you. Always consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to assess what is best for you.