Ultraviolet light is much more insidious than it seems at first glance, and there are many nuances associated with exposure to hazardous radiation both in the city and on vacation.
A light tan looks ideal and healthy – as if the sun has just touched you, “kissed” you. We are not spoiled by fine days, and we love to sunbathe “to the victorious” red and peeling nose. How to deal with yourself and the consequences of sunbathing, says Natalia Gaidash, Ph.D., cosmetologist, dermatologist, dermato-oncologist and NIVEA expert.
If vacation is ahead
If your vacation is planned for August-September (the velvet and most expensive season in many resorts), it is important to remember that the composition of creams or lotions applied in the sun should not contain photosensitizers – these are substances that behave differently when exposed to light. than in the shade. In medicine, they are used medicinally, for example, to destroy tumors. And in nature, there are plants containing them, the juice or essential oils of which cause burns in the sun.
Therefore, if the products contain essential oils (or if the advertisement says that the creams include 100% natural ingredients) – be careful and be sure to check the reaction on a small area of the skin. By the way, it is precisely because of the content of such substances that it is not recommended to apply perfume, eau de toilette and other products not intended for use in the sun on parts of the body exposed to the rays. This can lead to pigmentation and irritation.
I also advise you to take into account that the cream should include two types of filters. They are labeled UVA and UVB on the packaging. A good product protects against both UV-A radiation, which can destroy collagen, and UV-B radiation, which causes sunburn and blisters. It is collagen that is responsible for keeping the skin even, elastic and smooth, therefore, if the product contains only UVB filters, it is better not to use it.
If the vacation is over
It is especially important for people with sensitive skin to protect themselves from the sun, not only on vacation, but also in the city. Even if you just went out with your dog or running from store to store. Remember, the sun takes very little time to damage your skin. And in fact, this applies to each of us. You need to think about protection from rays regularly.
After sun cream should not only maintain, but also restore skin moisture, as well as the hydrolipid mantle. It is very good to have panthenol or vitamin E in the composition of the soothing agent. For example, both of these ingredients are found in the NIVEA Moisturizing After Sun Refreshing Spray.
If you did everything wrong
If sunscreen does not work, then the first result of poor protection is sunburn. This is very dangerous, since in a person who has burned in the sun more than three times in his life, the risk of developing skin cancer increases several times. Burns are especially harmful to children under 5 years of age.
The second unpleasant consequence is skin photoaging. Unfortunately, the sun provokes the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. Skin that is not protected from radiation dehydrates and becomes flabby.
Another danger is the content in the cream or lotion of allergens and substances to which the skin of a particular person is especially sensitive. That is why tanning products should be purchased in a trusted store, and not in a dubious place or, for example, from hands. You must be sure that the composition indicated on the label fully reflects the contents of the tube. Use only cosmetics with a valid expiration date, normal consistency and scent.