Sunbathing is a pleasurable activity and even recommended by experts, especially as an adjunct to treatment recommendations for some skin conditions like psoriasis or brings the benefits of vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.
However, due to the very harmful effects generated by the absorption of UVA and UVB, it is important to sunbathe without being excessive, especially considering some care.
In this sense, the key is to avoid the most dangerous times ranging from 12 noon to 3 pm, although strictly the experts suggest avoiding the sun between 10 and 16 in the case of extremely sensitive skin.
It is also vital to use products with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) to help care for the skin while giving you a natural tan, gradual, progressive and above all healthy.
“Sunlight has some potentially dangerous rays: UVB that reach the upper layers of the skin and are responsible for redness and sunburn, and UVA penetrate deeper layers and pass through window glass and sunglasses . In addition they are responsible for premature skin aging. This, along with the skin type and skin tone that everyone has, is the primary concept that must be taken into account before sun exposure. Considering both issues, the second step is to consult a dermatologist to find out what the best options for sunscreens. However, on this point, we can roughly say that a cream provides security must have an SPF 15 or above should be applied half an hour before exposure and reapply every 2 hours, and preferably should Being a water-resistant formula, “said Dr. Rita Garcia Diaz, medical specialist in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology, member of the Argentina Society of Dermatology (SAD).
“It is also important to protect the skin of the lips with a product specially formulated for that purpose, and no doubt deal with the subsequent hydration of the skin. For that, nothing beats a short bath, warm and refreshing both the skin and the scalp and hair, ‘completed’ with proper hydration of the entire exposed area with either a lotion or gel formulation contains vitamin A, C and E are skin nutrients and antioxidants. This is because ‘frame’ as far as possible with the intake of two liters of water a day minimum, “said the specialist, primary care also service the Children’s Hospital Dermatology J. P. Garrahan.
Another concept that dermatologists are responsible for redial over and over again is that of education from childhood and throughout life. Even what they propose is to acquire healthy habits from the sun that includes not only buying the right products, avoiding certain hours, wear sunglasses, caps or hats, but also regularly consult a dermatologist for it to warn of danger signs or photoaging .
“Considering that 70 percent of sun damage occurs during the first 18 years, Hydroxatone we realize how important it is to educate as children, and take also educate children. That’s the only way to prevent damage to the medium or long term, “said for his part, Dr. Jorge Laffargue, the SAD dermatologist, permanent institution information campaigns and especially in this time of year reinforces their actions.
“Personally, I think in the last 10 years the population has very gradually begun to realize that sunscreen is necessary. People are informed about the use of sunscreens, although there is still some resistance especially when the FPS is very high, because they believe they will not burn. The use of hats, for example, is increasingly widespread but instead I think there is not much information about the damage that can occur in the eyes if not used glasses, “Dr. Garcia Diaz appropriated.
As for what happens after exposure, experts pointed out that due to the replacement process of the skin, the tan gradually disappears, but of course if the skin is well hydrated this scaling will be more gradual and harmonious.
The new allies
In recent years the idea of getting first to the female public, various products were designed “alternative” without being sunscreens have the same goal.
Thus arose makeup and moisturizers with SPF, many of which also contain hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural component of skin that acts like a sponge absorbing an amount of water 1000 times larger than the size of each particle .
“The solar protection provided by cosmetics and creams is effective, and usually is around 15 FPS. But what happens to these products are not intended for such use is usually on the packaging is not specified whether the protection is used to provide ultraviolet A and B, ie if you have broad spectrum. On the other hand, as with any product intended to protect from the sun, makeup or cream should be reapplied every 2 to 3 hours depending on the activity carried out and if you work outdoors or not, “Dr. Ana De wielded Paul’s medical staff of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Austral (HUA).
On the other hand, in terms of self-tanning, the expert stated that a viable option for those who do not enjoy being exposed to the sun or will not suffer negative consequences as well as for those who do because you can help prolong your tan without having to spend so many hours in the sun.
However, it should be clear that the use of a self-tanning does not protect against UVR, so before sun exposure is necessary to take the usual care measures.
Furthermore, since the self-tanning are cosmetic products that change color upon contact with air, basically because oxidizing should always be applied to the skin moisturized, because otherwise the skin will look mottled or stained. PRO HEALTH NEWS