The summer season is slowly approaching and with the advent of spring, it is necessary to take care of sun protection. Danger awaits not only on the beach, so it is better to use cosmetics with UV filters not only caring, but also decorative.
Spring sunshine
The sun at this time of the year is no less a threat to the skin than in summer. Therefore, from the first days after the end of winter, it is necessary to attend to the introduction of additional protective measures into daily care. Solar radiation provokes the growth of free radicals that cause premature aging of the skin and provoke the appearance of cancer and other equally unpleasant diseases such as ischemia, atherosclerosis, stroke and others.
As we approach the summer season, it is necessary to smoothly transition from regular daily moisturizers with SPF protection of 10-25 to more "strong". This means incorporating additional products, such as specialized sun protection creams, into the usual set of cosmetics.
Harmful radiation damages the skin even in winter, but in the cold and cloudy season, as well as inFebruary-March (and April for residents of the northern regions) you can get by with creams and powders with filters. Closer to summer, it is important to switch to using shampoos with SPF and apply sunscreen under decorative cosmetics.
Decorative and caring cosmetics
Conventional products usually come without additional sun protection factors, but there are brands that include cosmetic lines with small filters.
For example, creams from the budget and middle price segments can be found in the brands Green Mama, Pure Line, Avon, LiebreDerm, Natura Siberica, Yves Rocher, Loreal, Lumene.
More expensive brands are also represented by sun protection products: Givenchy, Holy Land, Clinic, Payo, Clarins, Estee Lauder and others. The series contains moisturizing, nourishing and anti-aging creams with a UV filter.
In addition, there are tonal foundations that allow you to preserve the delicate skin of the face. BB creams from Holika Holika, Skin79, Missha, concealers from Max Factor, Maybelline, Lumene, Garnier, Navel, Bourgeois, Elena Rubinstein, Vichy, Giorgio Armani.
When choosing cosmetics, you need to remember that when using a cream with a protection of 15 and a foundation of 25 SPF, the skin receives protection only with SPF 25, but not 40. The interaction of products will not enhance the effectsunscreen. Physical filters such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide form a thin reflective screen on the skin. If a moisturizer with UV protection is smeared with foundation, then the sunscreen of the skin care product will not work. There are also chemical filters, they are considered cinnamate, silicone and salicylate. They prevent burns and also cannot be enhanced by stacking.
Protected hair
In the sun, the hair fades, becomes dull and brittle. This becomes especially obvious after a sea vacation, where the wind, the sun's rays and s alt water turn them into the mane of a lion that has not washed for a long time. But they usually spend 1-2 weeks at sea, and for some reason they don’t pay attention to the influence of the sun and wind in their native latitudes.
To protect your hair from premature breakage and loss of color, it is enough to wash them with shampoo with sun protection or use a balm. Estel, Londa, Lebel, Loreal have such funds. There is also a convenient option for spraying hair before going out. They are represented by the brands Schwarzkopf, Redken, Oribe, Paul Mitchell, Matrix, Vella.
When protecting your hair with sunscreen, you need to remember that they are usually designed to protect hair along the length. They do nothing to protect the head from heatstroke, which means that it is still necessary to cover it with a hat.
How to save lips
There is a separate line for lipsfunds, although many may say that it is more created for ease of application. Indeed, lips can be protected with regular sunscreen instead of a special balm. However, this may not be suitable for everyone, because the skin of the lips is very delicate and sensitive, and due to the usual cream, it can become irritated.
Now UV protection products are very common, and such balms can be bought at any pharmacy or cosmetics store. And they are often presented as sticks for sensitive and hard-to-reach areas. They can cover the mouth, lips, nose and other parts of the body when it is inconvenient or impossible to apply the cream.
Vichy, Shiseido, Klinik, Elena Rubinstein, Librederm have such sticks. As for lip balms, the brands Carmex, Blistex, Floresan, Belvedere are perfect. Lipsticks with a tint and an SPF filter are offered by Lankom, Clinic, Bobby Brown, Lumene.
Face Powder
Beauticians insist that cosmetics with SPF need to be updated every two hours. Since this is likely to be a big hassle due to the need to wash off all makeup and reapply it every time, using powder with filters on top of the cream can help. It can be selected depending on the budget and the desired level of protection.
Powder is a good choice for spring as it is easy to applyagain, and it doesn't weigh down the skin. You can use mineral powders, consisting of titanium dioxide, which itself reflects harmful solar radiation. Loose powder Nyx, mineral Mary Kay, compact Vichy will cope well with dangerous radiation. But even with constant correction and the application of a new layer of powder, in the summer it will not be able to cope with an overly aggressive sun, so in the hot season there is a serious need to switch to sunscreen.
Cream for summer weekdays
Common complaints about daily sunscreens are that they tend to be applied in a greasy layer and as a result, the skin acquires a greasy sheen, and the consumer does not leave the feeling of heaviness on the face. The reluctance to use such cosmetics will adversely affect the he alth of the skin, which means that the best option would be to choose a good and high-quality cream that will have a matting effect or will not burn the skin and clog pores. Sunscreen face cream must be of a high standard.
Clinique SPF 30 face cream can become the undisputed leader in this category. Its advantages are in a fat-free basis, moisture resistance, and it is also non-comedogenic, which means that the skin will not be covered with acne after prolonged use, which is what it wins the hearts of the owners, according to their reviews. Sun protection cream from Holy Land Sunbrella is famous on all continents, in addition, it has an aesthetic effect, mattifies the skin and does not lead to oily sheen. Korean Sunscreen Missha All Around Safe Block is excellent toodeal with the above problem. It not only covers the skin from radiation, but also moisturizes, softens and absorbs quickly, without leaving an unpleasant feeling of weight.
For children, sun protection with SPF is a must. Baby creams can be purchased at pharmacies, they should not contain substances harmful to young skin.
Sunglasses
The thin skin of the eyelids cannot cope with all the radiation that reaches our eyes. For their protection, sunglasses with a special coating are provided. You should buy them exclusively in optics, as ordinary darkened plastic or glass will cause even more harm. Due to the dimming, the pupil expands and the eye remains open and not covered by anything from the penetration of rays.
Another thing, the use of glasses with UV filters. They really do not allow harmful radiation to activate photoaging of the eyes.
What should snow whites do?
This problem especially affects men and women, children with red or blond hair, light eye color and pale complexion. Most of their skin does not tan, but burns. Instead of a brown or bronze hue, they get red, irritated integuments that take a long time to heal.
People with this type of skin are better off protecting it with clothing. In order not to sweat in hot weather, it should be linen or cotton, loose fit.
And if you really want to get a tan, then it is better to use cosmetic procedures and self-tanning. This will help you becomebronze hue without unnecessary burns and damaged skin.
Beach Marathon
And yet, for those who cannot refuse to lie on the seashore under the open sun, it is recommended to start preparing the skin for this. To do this, a couple of months before the intended vacation, you can start going to the solarium, gradually increasing the tanning time from the minimum to 6-9 minutes, depending on the recommendations of the specialist. But even such preparation will be completely useless without the use of sun protection products, a tan may not even settle down on fair skin, but only spoil it.
Girls with swarthy skin need to use protective equipment in any case. It is important to remember that with them you can still get a tan, and without it it is easy to harm. In addition, well-groomed and hydrated skin looks much better than dry and flaky skin.
How to get a tan
There are special tan activators for those who want to get extremely dark skin tones. Such products contain oils and bronzers, and beta-carotene can also be added. Carrot juice, by the way, is advised to start drinking every day three weeks before a trip to the south.
Recently, tyrosine-based products have also appeared, which trigger the natural process of melanin synthesis, thereby contributing to a beautiful tan. He is in the funds from Vichy, Loreal, Garnier. With them, it is possible to get a tan even with SPF 50. Sun protection will be maximum, and skin color will be beautiful.
Moisturizing the skin
EasyApplying sunscreen is not enough. You need to understand the fact that sunscreen is more of a specialized protection product than skincare cosmetics.
After sunbathing, you need to apply a soothing agent to the skin for redness and to moisturize the skin. Creams with a high content of panthenol and aloe will cope with this task. In addition, sun-drenched skin needs additional hydration, it will not be out of place to nourish it with moisturizers and oils as often as possible.
For application, you can use cosmetics from the same line with sunscreen, use pharmacy panthenol or aloe gel, which is produced by different brands, including Holika Holika and Anna Lotan. Skin repair products should be used even if there is no visible damage, they may not appear immediately.
The consequences of neglecting sun protection
The thoughtless abuse of tanning without the use of special equipment negatively affects the he alth of the skin. The skin becomes dry, loses moisture, and the natural synthesis of substances necessary for smoothness and elasticity is disrupted. The regeneration process slows down, skin aging appears. This is how wrinkles, age spots, moles appear, which are then difficult to get rid of.
Sun-free skin stays looking young and soft for longer. Women with fair skin in age seem younger than their dark-skinned peers. The delicate skin of the hands is especially affected. She becomes rough and loses her attractiveness, immediately betrayingage, and even adding extra years. To avoid this, you need to use UV filters, but it is better to learn to wear a hat and long sleeves.
Cosmetics for artificial tanning
Regular protective products are not suitable for tanning. On the contrary, having smeared with a protector with oil, you can get a dangerous burn under the lamps, which would not have happened without the use of additional funds.
In salons, complete with stikinis, hats and glasses, they usually offer to purchase tanning activators with and without bronzers. When planning to visit the solarium for a long time, it will be more profitable to immediately purchase a full tube of cream. In other cases, sachets are provided for one or two applications. A visit to the solarium with the use of cosmetics is strikingly different for the better from the result that can be obtained without it. The skin, even light, quickly acquires a dark and even shade, without stripes and streaks. And thanks to the protective functions, it remains moisturized and smooth, does not undergo photoaging.