The heat is on!
The arrival of the warm climate means picnics in the park, sandcastles on the beach and if you are not ready, they burn on the skin.
You don’t need to be a hot mess this summer. We covered you.
Here are the best practices for the skin for the summer, including two ingredients to look for when selecting sun protection.
SPF 101
The skin routines do not necessarily have to change in summer, but some realize that they may not need the thicker creams and ointments they use to moisturize their body in winter.
In summer, we usually look for lighter moisturizers such as lotions and light creams.
SPF is our summer BFF, that is, solar protection protects us against two types of harmful ultraviolet radiation.
The UVA has long -term damage such as aging skin, brown spots and unwanted skin growth, while UVB feeds solar burns and contributes to skin cancer.
SPF 30 is usually OK for daily use. If you go outside for a long time or in a very sunny location like the beach, SPF 50 is better.
The sun protection should be tilted every day, it rains or shines. Includes cloudy days.
Chemical vs. mineral
People often ask me if I recommend a chemical solar protector or a mineral. Anyone you want, I love it.
The primary difference between chemical solar protectors and minerals lies in the way it is protected from ultraviolet radiation.
Chemical solar protectors work by absorbing ultraviolet light, turning it into heat, while mineral solar filters block mainly and reflect ultraviolet light.
Mineral solar filters are less likely to obstruct the pores and irritate the skin, which can lead to outbreaks after use. Chemical solar filters are usually a little more cosmetically elegant.
If you are looking for chemical sun protection, look for the Avobenzone and Oxibenzona ingredients. They work very well to protect the skin from ultraviolet light.
Bright ideas
A common question I have is that people with darker skin need sun protection? All skin must be protected from UV light.
If you have recently achieved botox or filling, sun exposure is fine but do not forget that you still need sun protection.
If you have a laser or light therapy, you must be more cautious of the sun exposure. Wear a wide slate hat, walk on the shady sides of the street and make sure you put a wide spectrum sunscreen that is at least SPF 30.
Many makeup products have integrated SPF, but they are usually only 10 or 15, it is not enough to protect themselves from ultraviolet light. Makeup must pass over other sun protection products.
If you are on the fence, go ahead and make sun protection in Japan or Korea. There are high level and elegant options that also offer extensive UVA and UVB protection.
But before buying sun protection, check if the container states that it is not comedogenic. This means that it is not prone to obstructing pores.
Generally, sun protection must be re -applied every two hours, especially if you are out for a long time.
If you are swimming or swimming, you probably have to get back to each hour, but check the label because some solar filters are only water resistant for 80 minutes or even less.
Shady practices
I would recommend that you use expired sun protection, as it is not so effective. Most solar filters only last about a year from when you open the container. Pull these crunchy tubes!
I would also leave me out of homemade solar protectors because they can contain hard ingredients that can harm the skin.
And it certainly does not ignore solar burns. A fresh compression, an Aine like ibuprofen and Aloe Vera can help soothe irritated and inflamed skin.
We look for summer shine, not a sharp sewing.
Lisa O. Akintilo is a dermatological surgeon certified by the board at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology to Nyu Langone Health. Also specialist in Nyu Langone’s Skin of Color Services. Dr. Akintilo sees acne patients, skin aging, melasma, hyperpigmentation and other cosmetic dermatology treatments.
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