Summer has since arrived and the very hot months have arrived again. Hopefully you can finally go back to a "Riviera" where, preferably by the sea, you can roast on a lounger in the sun. In the absence of Costa Of course you can also grow a "healthy" color at home in the garden or on the balcony. Cocktail within reach. Spotify on the ears.
That work. And especially if you look at the summers of the last years, we have nothing to complain about here in the Benelux, in terms of tropical temperatures. But the "baking" is not bare of any danger. As you may know, UV radiation has a lot of impact on your (unprotected) skin.
Without the right preparations, your sensitive bark can be damaged and that makes sunbathing a dangerous exercise. When you make the perilous decision not to use (preventive) sun protection, you just run the chance skin disorders, with the worst case, skin cancer as a result.
With this science, that is just a little less comfortable on an air bed. So lazing under that copper plow is heavenly, but the radiation must be taken very seriously.
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Make sure you prepare your skin well for the sun's rays
In addition to the above advice, it is also advisable to smear with an excellent vitamin C serum. Such a serum increases the resilience of your skin and keeps free radicals at a safe distance. An excellent, and much sold vitamin C serum by us, is Medik8 C-Tetra. This serum is rich in antioxidants that are provided by the necessary vitamins C and E.
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When the summer presents itself and the sun shines frequently, it is wise to expose your skin immediately all day. Not only you but especially your vulnerable armor needs time to adapt to the summer weather type. So don't go directly to the first rays of the sun for a whole day Baywatcher Hang out!
Intake of supplements
If you are planning to defy the sun's rays heroic during your summer vacation, it is an excellent plan to delve into supplements that contain beta carotene, selenium, lycopene and vitamin E.
These substances ensure that your skin is better off against the bright sparkle and turns brown faster. For example, beta carotene has the properties that it is converted within the body into vitamin A. This substance ensures that the skin comes into a healthy condition and also stimulates the production of melanin that again ensures that you brown nicely.
In addition, this substance also has a supporting function for the eyes, stimulates cell renewal and gives it a boost to the health of the organs. Beta carotene also occurs in various vegetables such as spinach, carrots and green peas. More about that.
In addition to the aforementioned beta caroteen, it is also advisable to take supplements with lycopene, vitamin E and selenium. These substances are an important part for the resilience and resilience of your skin.
Is so Vitamin E A powerful antioxidant that is mainly stored in the skin. It protects against free radicals and to retain moisture. Selenium actually increases the antioxidant properties of vitamin E (as well as support of your immune system and thyroid gland) and protects your cells against harmful effects from outside. This substance also promotes radiant skin.
Vegetables, Fruit & Herbs
In addition to the intake of the above supplements, it is of course important to continue to eat healthy. And in particular as much as possible vegetable to consume. The aforementioned carrots, peas and spinach are important building blocks in the skin shape to get and keep it.
But so broccoli, endive, cabbage and celery also have beta -carotene inside And contribute to a natural resilience! Mandarins and Mangos are the same allies and when it comes to garden herbs it is important to include enough chives, chervil, gardeners and parsley in your diet.
Your skin is grateful for it! Wrinkles, on the other hand, not. But you probably don't mind.
Stop using various skin care products
In the summer months it is wise to be careful with skin products with which you normally maintain your skin in the fall and winter period. The so -called crystals to remove dead skin cells.
That is why we advise you, for example, to not chemically the skin in this season exfoliate Or Peelen. Scrubbing by hand is then a much safer alternative. But then scrubs without AHAs (alfahydroxy acids) and vitamin A to use. It makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
Products with BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acid), on the other hand, do not hurt because they have a protective effect against sunlight. Not scrub during the day but in the evening so that your skin can recover during the night. In this way you can safely remove dead skin cells and you also keep your brown complexion.
NB:
If you use products with AHAs 24 hours before sunbathing, this increases the chance of UV and DNA damage. So watch out that you do not use "spreads" that include ex foliants such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid (ahas and bhas) and/or vitamin A (retinol). Also anti-aging And night cream products with retinol make the skin extra sensitive to sunlight and we recommend that you would rather not make very little use of this during the summer.
Drink enough water!
It is extremely tempting to consume frequent beer or other alcohol suses during sunbathing. However, water is the best option to get through the day in good (skin) condition. So hydrate! Aqua is simply your cooling liquid protection when you are active in the sun.
Or well deserved lazy in a beach chair. Because: dehydration can occur very easily. In that case the defense of your skin decreases and cellular damage can occur.
As a result, there may be hyperpigmentation (sunspots, freckles or scars), uneven discoloration or the burning of the skin. So make sure you always A bottle or bottle with water with you and you can easily top it "somewhere" so that you can take fresh aqua every hour!
Use excellent sun protection
You saw this coming. Belly protection! It is really important that when you often take a seat in the sun, you use high -quality sunburn. And we also recommend that you regularly rub it in during such a hot day. Or to powder.
Always use a sunburn with a high SPF (Sun Burn Protection). By the way, on hot days when it is cloudy and you are a lot outside, there is still UV radiation and therefore a wise idea to regularly rub the exposed skin with the right sunscreen gei.
Of course we have a number of sublime sunscreen security guards and carers on the shelves at The Alpha. High -quality protection to guide you through the summer as safely as possible. Without having to spend the same evening and night with a 99 cucumber discs on red -burning skin. Meet a number of phenomenal SPF products from our range below.
And guard!
Sun protection for your body
Salt & A Stone SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
This sunscreen from Salt & Stone Hydrates and restores the skin deeply thanks to minerals for the face and body. The cream contains non-nano zinc oxide that UVA and UVB radiation reflects. This promotes younger -looking skin and help prevent early aging.
Seventyone percent Eco Sunspray Invisible SPF 50+
This Eco Sun Spray from Seventyone percent Is the perfect sunburn when you go to the beach with the whole family. The spray does not puncture your eyes, does not drip, leaves no white spots and can even be applied to wet skin without losing its protective capacity while swimming.
Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF 50
Protection 50 Sport SPF50 from Dermalogica is a wide -spectrum sun protection product. It protects the skin against both UVA and UVB rays. Oleosome technology helps to improve SPF performance and prevents moisture loss that is caused by long-term sun exposure.
Sun protection for your face
The Gray Daily Face Protect SPF 50+
With this Daily Face Protect SPF50 from The Gray You protect your face against a wide spectrum of sun damage. The Daily Face Protect has an ultra -light formula that is quickly absorbed by the skin and late no Shine or residue behind.
Susan Posnick Brush on Block Sunscreen SPF 30
The Brush on Block Mineral Sunscreen by Susan Posnick is a sunburn in powder form. Ideal for bare men, because with this sunscreen you prevent a shiny bald head. The sunburn is made of natural ingredients, which makes it suitable for all skin types.
Triumph & Disaster Sunscreen No Dice SPF 50
Protect your face against UVA, UVB rays with this sunburn from Triumph & Disaster. The sunburn is 87% natural and fully meets the global SPF and broad spectrum test standards. The advantage of No Dice is that it quickly withdraws and leaves no white glow or greasy feeling.
Care after the sun with aftersun
Seventyone percent aftersun - Feel Good
Wanted a little too long in the sun? Then use this aftersun from SeventyOne percent to restore and hydrate your skin. The aftersun consists of 99% natural ingredients including many active ingredients that give the skin an exceptional care.
This body lotion of Doers of London Consists of several anti -inflammatory properties that calm down and take good care of the skin. The lotion is also provided with a naturally contracting antioxidant that keeps the skin in balance and contains Helenaline, which reduces any muscle pain and helps with a stiff body relaxing. All in all, this causes a fed, protected skin and a relaxing feeling.
Dermalogica Active Moist
This oil -free, lightweight moisturizer is suitable for combined to oily skin. The easy to apply emulsion contains silk amino acids and various plant extracts such as lemon and cucumber that hydrates the skin and refine pores. It is also free of synthetic odors and dyes.
Last important tip!
Make sure you are not in the sun for longer than 2 to 3 hours. That is really the maximum. Baking longer in the sun is useless, because after this time your body will stop making melanin, so you don't get browner. However, the risk of skin damage only increases.
On behalf of The Alphamen, an excellent and safe summer!
Cheers!