Post-vacation problems: how to restore the skin after the sun

The impact of the sun on the human body has been studied in detail and for quite a long time. On the one hand, we need the sun's rays for many vital processes. So, for example, scientists believe that the recently rejuvenated problem of osteoporosis is directly related to a lack of vitamin D, which is poorly produced with a lack of sun.  At the same time, cosmetologists note that an excess of ultraviolet radiation significantly accelerates the aging process of the skin. It is very important in the post-holiday period of patients to correctly restore their skin after the sun in order to prevent premature age-related changes. How to do this, read on estet-portal.com.

What cosmetic problems does the skin experience after the sun

Excessive ultraviolet radiation received under the influence of the active sun causes the following morphological changes in the skin:

• keratosis,
• hyperpigmentation,
• increased dryness and flaking,
• decrease in turgor,
• manifestation of the vascular network,
• flabbiness, photoaging.

Actinic keratosis resulting from sun exposure to the skin is a dysplastic lesion of the epidermis that develops due to a significant increase in the number of keratinocytes mutated by solar radiation.

Photoaging caused by UV rays of various spectrums causes the following skin changes after the sun:

• UVA rays – affect the skin indirectly, activate the production of free radicals, provoke damage to DNA chains;
• UVB rays – directly affect the skin, damage DNA, activate the work of metalloproteinases, which break down the protein components of cells.

In addition, hyperpigmentation becomes one of the manifestations of skin photoaging, its intensity depends on the skin relief, thickness and condition of the stratum corneum, melanin level.

Impaired water balance due to loosening of the upper layer of the epidermis of the skin after the sun and transepidermal moisture loss leads to a violation of the barrier properties of the skin. The result is her increased sensitivity and tendency to inflammation.

Decrease in skin turgor after the sun develops because under the action of solar ultraviolet free radicals are formed, which react with fatty acids from cell membranes and form new free radicals. This cascade of reactions destroys cells and damages the collagen fibers of the connective tissue, reducing the skin's ability to stretch and contract.

After Sun Skin Recovery Program: Salon and Home Care

A good result in restoring the skin after the sun can only be achieved in a complex way, using both salon procedures and home care under the supervision of a doctor. In the program of procedures for the rehabilitation of sun-damaged skin, the beautician should include the following tasks:

• restore hydrolipidic balance,
• moisturize deeply and start the process of neocollagenesis, synthesis of hyaluronic acid,
• exfoliate dead cells of the stratum corneum,
• restore the antioxidant protection of cells.

In addition to mesotherapy, biorevitalization, laser exposure to the skin after the sun, which help the process of combating the signs of photoaging, it is necessary to develop a home care program for the patient that will consolidate and enhance the results of therapy. It is recommended to use creams, gels containing hyaluronic acid, algae extracts, amino acids, oligoelements, vitamins.

The skin after the sun needs delicate care, so you should refrain from harsh procedures for a while, which could increase irritation and peeling.