Summer is coming! We cannot neglect one of the dangers of this time of year: sunbathing. We must take care of the skin since it is the true shield of our body against the Astro Rey. We must be very careful with this issue as it can lead to very serious problems for our health such as the usual burns, Keratosis (scaly lesion) or skin cancer.
Today we want to leave you a series of recommendations and tips so that you can enjoy the sun without affecting our body and health. They are all easy to follow and take into account and are key to reducing the risks of sun exposure.
Happy tanning!
Avoid the hours of greatest solar radiation that are usually between 12 and 16 hours.
When we go to sunbathe, the first thing we have to do is avoid using products that contain alcohol and perfumes (colognes, deodorants …); they can produce dark spots on our skin.
We must hydrate our skin very well . But first we have to use a sun protection cream with a high factor (SPF 30) or very high (SPF 50+). Make sure that the products include physical filters (recommended for children under 24 months) and chemical (over 2 years)
We must apply sun protection at least 30 minutes before exposing ourselves to the sun. Keep in mind that the skin has to be very dry and the cream has to spread it well to help the skin absorb it without problem.
Whenever we get out of bathing, we must reapply the cream.If sunbathing is a hobby for us, the first exposures need to be progressive : 10 minutes and 5 rest, 15 minutes and another 5 rest, 20 minutes and rest another 5, …
Do not reuse sun creams from previous years because they have surely lost their effectiveness and properties such as filters or protection factor.
Avoid the hours of greatest solar radiation that are usually between 12 and 16 hours.
It is very important to further protect some parts of our body and face such as the neck, head, eyes, face, ears or neckline.
Avoid the hours of greatest solar radiation that are usually between 12 and 16 hours.
Use suitable glasses , hats to protect our head and photoprotective lipsticks
Avoid the hours of greatest solar radiation that are usually between 12 and 16 hours.
Drink plenty of fluids to make up for the loss we have when we expose ourselves to the sun. Highly recommended for children and seniors.
Avoid the hours of greatest solar radiation that are usually between 12 and 16 hours.
Other precautions to take into account is that after sunbathing it is highly recommended to take a shower : do not use soaps that contain many surfactants or perfumes. To finish, apply a moisturizing cream that contains Aloe Vera: it will help the skin to be nourished, refreshed and hydrated.
I hope you liked the post and that our tips help you protect your skin. Enjoy the summer (also with food such as fresh salads ) in good company and wanting to have a good time.
