The sun is important for your well-being, whether moral or physical. However, it is not without danger to expose oneself. But what are the risks? How to protect your skin before exposure? Or, how to repair your skin after exposure?
Ultraviolet and infrared at the source of sun damage.
UVA, UVB and UVC can be distinguished by their different wavelengths:
Since their wavelength is much longer than UVA and UVB, they can easily reach the deepest layers of the skin. We feel them through the sensation of heat coming from the sun.
Oxidative or oxidative stress is an attack on cells by free radicals:the "Reactive Oxygen Species" ERO or ROS "Reactive Oxyden Species" in English.
These EROs have important biological functions for our body. If they are in excess, they attack all the constituents of the body and can promote certain chronic diseases such as cataracts, cancer, diabetes or even kidney failure.
Our body has protective mechanisms capable of neutralizing EOR and preventing them from damaging it:antioxidants.
When these defense systems are overwhelmed, it is oxidative or oxidative stress.
Typically, oxidative stress occurs when:
Prefer a gentle cleansing product for your skin in order to respect the hydrolipidic film. It allows you to preserve the water reserves of your skin. The moisturizer will restore these reserves and also repair the film if necessary.
Your skin type determines the choice of your cream:
Shea is appreciated for dry skin. Concentrated in fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E and F, it improves cell renewal and softens the epidermis.
Olive oil is rich in antioxidants (vitamin E) and helps fight skin aging.
Argan oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids (Omega 6, 9, vitamins E and polyphenol) and helps fight skin aging.
There are still other products based on natural ingredients such as fig which restores the natural hydration of the skin, or blueberry which is rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and E.
Performing a scrub purifies your skin of dead cells that prevent it from breathing. It stimulates cell regeneration as well as blood micro-circulation, the skin is then more ready to receive moisturizing treatments.
It can be practiced manually with a horsehair glove or with the help of small natural grains for the face. Above all, don't forget that the face, neck and décolleté are more fragile and sensitive, they require a gentler exfoliation than the rest of your body.
The European Commission recently banned the use of plastic microbeads in scrubs because of the pollution they cause to the environment.
To better prepare for sun exposure, you can increase your consumption of antioxidants such as vitamin C and polyphenols (summer fruits and vegetables), vitamin E (wheat germ, nuts, almonds, vegetable oils), Carotenoids (carrot, corn, tomato, citrus fruits) or even phytic acid (whole cereals).
Antioxidants help fight against oxidative stress caused by sun exposure. The skin thus creates a good antioxidant reserve to defend itself during exposure.
Whether using vegetable oils, creams, milks or other moisturizing products, you can take care of your skin and rehydrate it with the help of natural components.
The virtues of vegetable oils:
There are dry oils that will allow you to get dressed immediately after use, particularly suitable for summer heat.
After sun exposure, your skin becomes thicker, drier and above all less supple. "After-sun" creams soothe, deeply nourish your skin, and prolong your tan.
Some after-sun creams have a cooling effect, to immediately relieve the burning sensation of your skin. There are different textures depending on your skin type:gel, cream, oil, lotion or even milk.
Taking care of your skin and ensuring post-sun hydration is important during the summer, but we must not forget that the sun does not disappear in winter. It is important to continue to moisturize your skin during the cold season, especially since in addition to the sun's rays, your skin is also attacked by the cold, which dries it out.
Do you want to find other ways to feel good? You can totally integrate sport and diet, a source of well-being for your body, into your program for the next summer season.
