With the summer comes the race for tanning and with it also the increase in sunburn , risking serious damage to the skin. To avoid damaging your skin it is good practice not to expose yourself during the hottest hours of the day and above all to choose a sunscreen suitable for your complexion.
How to choose sunscreen
The right sunscreen product must meet certain objective standards, but also take into account the individual needs of each skin. Generally speaking, a good sunscreen should:
- Protect from all ultraviolet radiation ( UVA and UVB rays)
- Be photostable , so don’t change with sunlight
- Resist water
- Be easy to apply and pleasant
- Respect the natural pH of the skin
- Prefer a natural base and be free of allergens, parabens, perfumes or silicones
While among the subjective factors to take into consideration when choosing a sunscreen there are:
- Skin phototype , especially people with very light skin or with particular sensitivities, should contact their dermatologist when choosing sunscreen.
- Age: children and the elderly need to use higher sun protection.
- Location: a higher altitude requires more powerful sun protection, same thing if you approach the equator where the intensity of the sun becomes more dangerous. Particularly humid areas also require special sunscreen, as increased sweating decreases the effectiveness of the sunscreen.
- Duration and time of exposure, trying to avoid the hottest hours from 10 to 16.
Aloe Vera in case of sunburn and sunburn
Aloe Vera is a plant rich in regenerating and antioxidant properties for our skin. For this reason it is an excellent natural remedy even in case of more or less severe sunburn. The Aloe Vera gel sprinkled and massaged on the area irritated by the sun has a soothing action on the skin, giving a sense of almost immediate relief. Even an after-sun cream based on Aloe Vera moisturizes and nourishes the skin, soothing itching and redness.
Using an Aloe Vera-based sunscreen or after-sun cream means choosing a product rich in polysaccharides, essential principles that are not only effective against skin aging.(one of the major damage caused by the sun), but also stimulate collagen making the skin soft and keeping it hydrated, as well as intervening on the first burns.
Safety yes, but also a nice tan
Protecting the skin from the sun’s rays and doing it in a natural way is undoubtedly the best way to take care of her. However, this does not mean that you have to give up a nice tan! So look at the label of the sunscreen: if it is based on Aloe vera , natural active ingredients and Mucuna Pruriens then you are on the right path for an elegant and healthy tan. Mucuna Pruriens in fact stimulates the production of melanin and therefore also tanning in a natural way.
The extra precaution not to make mistakes
Not everyone knows that overcast skies also require the use of sunscreen. UV and UVA rays are able to penetrate clouds and even window panes. For this reason, many people today choose to include sunscreen in their cosmetic routine all year round.
