Skin protection in summer: what can be dangerous, except for the sun

The skin problems with which patients return to the beautician after the summer vacation are not always associated with excessive tanning and hyperpigmentation from the sun. In addition to the harsh summer sun, the skin is affected by temperature changes, especially when flying to countries with a humid hot climate, salty sea water and even air pollution when traveling to various city attractions. Read on estet-portal.com how to prepare the patient before the holiday so that skin protection can avoid further difficult rehabilitation, what to recommend to him to reduce the harmful effects on the skin.

Skin protection against external influences: pre-holiday briefing

The outfit of an oriental woman, which covers almost the entire body, and sometimes the face, can be called an ideal protective agent against the active summer sun. But most of our women are not ready to make such sacrifices, and the most that can be convinced of the patient – not to be at the beach at noon and generally prefer to relax under an awning.

If a woman has distinct vascular problems – telangiectasia, rosacea, she should go on vacation with a cosmetic serum based on a vasoconstrictor concentrate, which should be applied in the morning and evening, regardless of exposure to the sun. You can supplement the care with venotonics.

To protect your skin, be sure to use sun protection products on vacation, which have a good moisturizing effect and contain nourishing ingredients. Such preparations can be used as a day cream for the face

Skin dehydration can occur not only from the hot sun, but also from sea water. Despite the fact that many consider it beneficial for the body, it should be explained to patients that the bioactivity of sea water and the salt crystals contained in it – not quite the same thing. These crystals can severely damage the skin of the face, neck and décolleté, breaking the integrity of the stratum corneum. Therefore, before swimming in the sea, you should apply a waterproof sunscreen to your face and neck, you can even use special creams to protect the skin from jellyfish stings.

You should be very careful when using cosmetics with oils on the beach, including shea butter and cocoa. Under the influence of solar ultraviolet, vegetable oils are easily oxidized and can cause sunburn and age spots

In hot weather, it is strictly forbidden to use sprays with water on the beach and on the street – this is a sure way to get sunburn and age spots, increase the drying and dehydration of the epidermis, due to which the skin's protection will be significantly weakened.

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What can you do to protect your skin before and during your holiday

Ideally, one month before the start of the holiday period, patients should undergo an exfoliation course. This is a very important preparatory measure, because the smoother and more even the texture of the skin, the more effective the protection products will work on it. Superficial peels based on mandelic and lactic acids smooth the skin well, and peeling with low-concentration glycolic acid can even improve melanin synthesis. When choosing a sunscreen, consider:

• patient's skin phototype;
• presence or absence of vascular disorders;
• skin moisture level;
• epidermis condition.

The patient should be asked about the facts of sunburn in the past, about pigmentation disorders, even if now the pigment spots are no longer visible. All these facts should be taken into account when choosing means and methods for skin protection.

Often, patients complain that with the onset of summer, the skin has become more oily, the pores on the face have become more prominent. This is a normal reaction of the body to an increase in temperature and increased ultraviolet solar radiation. In this situation, it is recommended to add additional cleansing activities during the day – wipe the face with tonic, use a light day cream or sunscreen.

As for the far from ideal purity of the urban atmosphere, here only high-quality decorative cosmetics can protect the skin. Summer – It's not always the best time to take a break from makeup unless it's outdoors. Toners and foundations with a fine texture will help protect the skin, which should be removed in the evening with a special tool and then washed with plenty of clean water.

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