DOS AND DON'TS BEFORE GOING OUT IN THE SUN - BEAUTY

Tintarella time! 5 things to do - and 5 absolutely not to do - before exposing yourself to the sun

This is the time when we all already picture ourselves beautifully tanned and can't wait to show off our most colorful and vibrant dresses to show off amber skin, right?

Do not rush too much, however, before reaching that point it is good to do a little review about the things to do and those to avoid before exposing yourself to the long-awaited sun, because tanned is beautiful, burned / scalded / irritated, no!

Follow our advice and don't take unnecessary risks. The sun is good as long as you follow a few simple rules.

Things to do

1- Get rid of dead cells

To obtain a uniform, homogeneous and lasting tan, the first thing to do is to eliminate dead cells and free the pores of the epidermis. Like? Scrub, scrub and peeling.

2 - Take a supplement

A few weeks before exposing yourself to the sun, you can take a food supplement containing specific active ingredients, such as beta-carotene - which prevent skin dryness, strengthen the barrier function and stimulate tanning.

3 - Keep calm

Forget the "everything and immediately" rule, immediate overexposure to the sun's rays as well as making you risk a painful sunburn, only sensitizes the skin, damages it and in any case the color taken so quickly will go away just as quickly. Relax and stick to the timing.

4 - Apply sunscreen first

Sunscreen should be applied at least half an hour before exposure to the sun. This is because it takes time to penetrate deeply into the skin and protect it better. Also remember to roll it out again after bathing.

5 - Hydration inside and out

This rule always applies, but even more so before, during and after exposure to the sun. Drink lots of water, increase foods rich in vitamins and minerals, treat yourself to a herbal tea in the evening before bed and never forget after-sun after sun. shower. Keeping your skin and body well hydrated is important for a safe, long-lasting, peel-proof tan.

Things NOT to do

1- Spray the perfume

Apart from the fact that it is useless since it would then be confused with the fragrance of sun creams, the alcohol contained in it, being photosensitive, can cause dermatitis or annoying irritations. The same thing applies to alcohol-based deodorants.

2 - Use a sunscreen from the year before

Have you left over half a tube of the protection used last year? Our advice is not to use it as its protective action from the sun's rays has certainly decreased, if not completely eliminated.

3 - The moisturizer should be applied later!

Even if you are tempted to accelerate the appearance of tan by using a simple moisturizer instead of sunscreen cream, let it go! The damage caused by the sun is constantly increasing and in the most serious cases it also leads to forms of melanoma. Not to mention premature skin aging ... Is it worth it to get tanned in less time?

4 - Don't shave

We are not saying that you have to go to the beach with hair in sight, just don't do it in the 24 hours before you expose yourself to the sun. The risk? Irritation, itching and the appearance of unsightly red dots.

5 - Avoid drugs

Taking medications while exposed to the sun can cause unpleasant skin photosensitivity reactions, such as dark spots on some areas of the face and body. Medicines to avoid are mainly antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and even oral contraceptives.

See also:
The tan comes with eating
Face sun protection: how, when and why
Solar erythema: what it is, how it manifests itself and what to do (and not do) when you have it