How to prepare your skin for going to the beach

For those who want to tan not only beautifully, but also safely, we have compiled step-by-step instructions for preparing for the beach season. Important: you need to start preparing a little earlier than five minutes before going to the beach.

For two weeks until vacation

Stop it the use of facial products that contain components that increase the photosensitivity of the skin. These are the substances:

  • acids (except hyaluronic);

  • retinol and its derivatives;

  • urea in high concentration;

  • essential oils of citrus;

  • extracts of some plants (for example, St. John’s wort).

This way you avoid potential hyperpigmentation problems.

“Not only cosmetics are dangerous in this regard,” the brand expert warns. Vichy Elena Eliseeva. “Some painkillers (such as diclofenac), antibiotics, diuretics and oral contraceptives cause the same effect, not only on the skin of the face, but also on the body.”

Turn on in care serum with antioxidants such as:

  • resveratrol;

  • vitamin E;

  • green tea extract.

They will help neutralize the damage that UV rays cause to skin cells.

  • Highly effective antioxidant serum for all skin types Serum 10, SkinCeuticals based on a combination of ascorbic and ferulic acids – two powerful antioxidants in high concentration.

  • Antioxidant youth concentrate LiftActiv, Vichy strengthens the skin’s defense system, helps reduce wrinkles. In the composition – vitamins C and E, polyphenol of maritime pine, neohesperidin, hyaluronic acid.

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For three days

Peel off body skin with a scrub so that the tan lies evenly. But on vacation, scrubbing is not the best idea: abrasive particles will become an additional source of irritation for skin that is exposed to insolation.

  • Nourishing Body Scrub “Precious Beauty Scrub”, Garnier with cupuaçu tree seeds and argan, almond, macadamia and rose oils.

  • Soap-scrub for the body “Grapefruit”, Kiehl’s based on glycerin with jojoba seed powder.

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On the eve

throw away funds with SPF, which we started using last holiday season. But last year’s sunscreens with unopened packaging can be used – the main thing is to check if the expiration date has expired.

An expired product can cause an unwanted skin reaction, which means ruining your holiday. In general, with the right dosage, 200 ml of the product is enough for a week of beach holidays. If the bottle returned home, the product was applied in insufficient quantities, ”says Elena Eliseeva.

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20 minutes before going to the beach

After showering and washing, apply SPF to face and body. Don’t be stingy. The safety standard is 2 ml per square centimeter of skin.

The first days on vacation, it is better to use sunscreen with a high protection factor SPF 30 and 50. This way you will not burn immediately after going to the beach, and the tan will lie evenly and will last longer.

  • Idéal Soleil Refreshing Facial Spray Veil, SPF 50, Vichy protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays and neutralizes the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation thanks to the antioxidants baicalin and vitamin E. It has a weightless texture. Another plus is travel size (75 ml).

  • Milk for face and body Anthelios XL, SPF 30, La Roche-Posay in addition to the filter system, it contains vitamin E and selenium-rich thermal water for enhanced skin protection.

  • Sun Milk Sublime Sun “Extra Protection”, SPF 30, L’Oréal Paris protects the skin with filters and antioxidants.

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