With the heat, the skin is more exposed to atmospheric agents. Taking care of your skin in the summer and giving it the right attention, therefore, becomes indispensable. The arrival of the summer season allows us to spend more time outdoors with all the benefits, but also the risks, which this entails for our skin.
With the arrival of summer we return to practicing outdoor sports, spending long days at the beach or hiking in the mountains and this is undoubtedly regenerating for the body and mind. At the same time, however, the skin is exposed to solar radiation for a long time and often without the necessary protection.
Risks and benefits of sun exposure
The positive effects ofsun exposure on the skin is certainly not limited to tanning. While everyone likes to replace the typical pallor of the winter months with a beautiful amber complexion, sunlight brings far more important benefits. First of all, solar radiation promotes the endogenous production of vitamin D , a precious ally for the health of the whole organism.
This vitamin, which is now considered a real hormone, has positive effects on the health of bones , teeth and muscles , but is also essential for the proper functioning of the immune system.. Sun exposure also promotes both a greater release of nitric oxide, an important substance for the cardiovascular system, and serotonin , the hormone of good mood, which gives satisfaction and psychophysical well-being.
Given these important benefits, one would want to bask in the sun for hours, but the numerous negative effects associated with sun exposure should not be underestimated. UV rays are in fact the main causes of premature skin aging , of the appearance of spots, erythema, dermatitis and unfortunately also of the more and more numerous skin cancers.
Skin care in the summer: how to prepare for sun exposure
The best strategy to enjoy the benefits of sun exposure, minimizing the risks that may derive from it, is certainly to prepare the skin in advance . In fact, the summer season often comes with a skin totally unprepared for exposure, after many months in which it is mostly covered by clothes.
In this regard, ESI has formulated Helioderm, a food supplement based on Aloe Vera and Copper, with Beta-carotene, Lycopene, Coenzyme Q10 and Carrot extract, able to reinforce the skin’s natural defenses against sun rays which are harmful to the skin. body. It is advisable to start its intake 3-4 weeks before exposure to the sun, just to prepare the skin in the best possible way.
Skin care in summer: what to do to protect it better
Once the skin has been prepared, you can gradually begin to lengthen the time of exposure to the sun, while avoiding the central hours of the day, when the sun’s rays are strongest and paying attention even on days with overcast skies. The abc to take care of your skin can be summarized in three simple, but fundamental actions:
- to protect
- moisturize
- to feed.
In addition to the hat and sunglasses, sunscreen is the best defense against harmful radiation, so it becomes essential to use it not only on the beach, but every time you expose your skin to the sun . It is important to choose an appropriate protection factor for your phototype , repeat the application of the cream every two hours and give the skin time to tan gradually, avoiding dangerous burns.
Another aspect that should not be overlooked is that of skin hydration, both from inside and outside. In summer, with high temperatures, the risk of dehydration is greater and therefore it becomes essential to drink regularly, avoiding too cold drinks. Even the skin, after many hours in the sun, needs to be hydrated and nourished to the fullest. ESI’s Aloe Vera line , with pure Aloe vera gel , is an excellent natural remedy to hydrate and regenerate the skin , increasing its tone and counteracting redness, irritation and sunburn.
To take care of your skin in the summer in an optimal way, it is also important to consume the right foods. Proper nutritionin fact, it contributes to keeping the skin healthy, giving it the nutrients it needs most and slowing down the processes that promote aging. Fundamental are fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins, mineral salts, but also in carotenoids and polyphenols, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. As always, seasonal vegetables and fruits are to be favored, and in particular those of red and orange color for the well-being of the skin. In summer, therefore, green light for carrots, peppers, tomatoes, watermelon, melon, apricots, peaches and cherries.
Prepare the skin in advance with a specific supplement , always protect it with adequate protection factors, never make it lack the right nutrients and moisturize itregularly. These simple tricks allow you to enjoy the summer to the fullest, without giving up the benefits offered by the sun, but taking care of your skin to keep it toned and healthy for a long time.
