Article published in Focal Magazine, Issue No: 258, May 8, 2012
It's time to shed those winter layers for a lighter and more revealing outfits, summer is truly the best time to show some SKIN. But before you do that you have to make sure your skin is prepared for such seasonal wardobe shift.
With skin cancer affecting many people all over the world, the option to sun tanning may not be recommended. So we come up with the question, how do we maintain a beautiful and healthy summer skin?
The following advices will help your skin get refreshed and ready for sunshine in no time.
a. Exfoliate
Exfoliating properly is a must to avoid dull and flaky skin. Getting rid of the dead skin that sits on the surface is very important. Make sure to scrub the joint areas, tending to your face, hands, heels, knees, elbows, and wrists in particular. There are plenty of ways to do it, from bath puffs to scrubs, pumice stones and exfoliate creams. This helps even more when using self-tanning lotion, so the skin soak up the product more evenly.
b. Hydration
After battling the elements all winter long, it's not surprising your skin is not as hydrated as you would like it to be. Fixing the problem is as simple as applying your favorite lotion after exfoliating and then after every shower (preferably while skin is still damp so it can trap that moisture as well).
Higher temperatures and more time outdoors could lead to internal dehydration, which can result in headaches and dizziness. Drink plenty of water to help maintain critical moisture balance of the body and skin, and assist in detoxification. Stay away from caffeinated drinks and alcohol. They may soothe your thirst and drive but does easily dehydrates the skin.
c. Sun protection
The most important factor on maintaining a healthy skin is the use of sunscreens. Use
Higher temperatures and more time outdoors could lead to internal dehydration, which can result in headaches and dizziness. Drink plenty of water to help maintain critical moisture balance of the body and skin, and assist in detoxification. Stay away from caffeinated drinks and alcohol. They may soothe your thirst and drive but does easily dehydrates the skin.
c. Sun protection
The most important factor on maintaining a healthy skin is the use of sunscreens. Use
a sunscreen with an SPF between 30 and 50. A bottle marked SPF 100 may seemingly impressive but numbers don't necessarily mean more protection.
Remember to reapply every two hours -- once is just not enough. And when you think it's not enough, REAPPLY. It’s not enough to just apply sunscreen: you must apply enough, and apply frequently. Today’s sophisticated formulas and technology let you select sun protection that works with your skin condition. That means you can choose oil-free, mattifying formulas, extra emollient formulas for dry skin, or chemical free formulas for sensitized, reactive skin.
It is wrong to solely rely on your makeup with SPF to get you through a day, especially at the beach. When you know you'll be outdoors, you would need to apply a heavy layer (and often) to stay protected.
Apply your first round of sunscreen before getting dressed. Don't forget places like the ears, and the back of your neck. And assuming you are dipping in the water or will sweat profusely after a vigorous activity, use a water-resistant sunscreen.
d. After sun care
Remember to reapply every two hours -- once is just not enough. And when you think it's not enough, REAPPLY. It’s not enough to just apply sunscreen: you must apply enough, and apply frequently. Today’s sophisticated formulas and technology let you select sun protection that works with your skin condition. That means you can choose oil-free, mattifying formulas, extra emollient formulas for dry skin, or chemical free formulas for sensitized, reactive skin.
It is wrong to solely rely on your makeup with SPF to get you through a day, especially at the beach. When you know you'll be outdoors, you would need to apply a heavy layer (and often) to stay protected.
Apply your first round of sunscreen before getting dressed. Don't forget places like the ears, and the back of your neck. And assuming you are dipping in the water or will sweat profusely after a vigorous activity, use a water-resistant sunscreen.
d. After sun care
Let's say you forgot the sunscreen, didn’t apply enough, or got caught in a sunny spell, you don’t have to suffer in pain. Super-soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness and inflammation.
Even though skin tanning may be the coolest and most populat summer look, it still indicates skin damage. It's not too late to bombard your skin with age-fighting ingredients to help undo any damage that may occur, and to further protect it from the aging effects of UV.
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