protection with a good sunscreen for UVA and UVB rays is crucial: in the first 4-5 days of exposure should use filters or sunscreens, preference to those containing physical screens (powders of zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in the case of delicate and fragile and the least risk of allergies. The choice should be based on the protective factor, which expresses the potential filtering of the cream and therefore its ability to protect the skin from UV rays. If the skin is sensitive you need total protection or a cream with a factor of 15 or up, if the skin is more resistant to sunlight, you can choose a cream with low protection index (below 10 - 15). After the 4-5th day, you can gradually lower the index protection. Another important requirement is the ability of sunscreens to reduce the free radicals responsible for skin aging and neoplastic transformation. For this reason, the filter is added to the superoxide dismutase (SOD), an enzyme that converts the radicals in water, or vitamins E and C and betacarotenoidi, which have the ability to combat free radicals produced by UV rays.
Four golden rules
1) At least one month prior to sun exposure are taking supplements of beta carotene, which stimulates the production of melanin to a golden tan.
2) moisturize the skin with creams, low fat, because they prevent the moisture holding heat in the tissues.
3) Do not evaporate the sea water on the skin to prevent the accumulation of salt microcrystals, in addition to dry skin, form of tiny mirrors to reflect UV rays with more intensity, favoring sunburn.
4) helps the skin to tan evenly with a mask made with apricot pulp (rich in beta carotene), to be applied to the face 20 minutes before exposure.
foods that help the tan
To get a tan from envy and protect the skin from damage caused by UV rays is very important to follow a proper diet, a table can not be missed:
- Peaches, apricots, melons, watermelons, strawberries, kiwi, black currant, mango and papaya are rich in carotenoids which promote tanning.
- Carrots, tomatoes, peppers, celery, salads, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. These vegetables not only rich in carotenoids, but also of vitamins C and E fight free radicals.
- Liver, eggs and dairy products that promote the production of melanin.
- Fish: rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega-6 that protect cell membranes from oxidative damage by free radicals and help preserve the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Emergency
against sunburn Swelling, redness, burning and blistering are signs of a watery burn. What to do if of erythema and sunburn?
- packed with ice or cold water that inflammation and vaso-force, never use oil products because the situation worse.
- wrap with slices of cucumber or potato cool.
- Apply skin cream enriched fluid with the following extracts: iris, lemon balm, lavender, wheat germ, hops, chamomile, lime, marigold, which moisturize, disinfiammano, remineralized and fight aging and free radicals.
- Use hydrocortisone creams made only if the rash is extensive and serious.
- If watery blisters break open, keep the area clean with water-based washes and soap, and protect skin with natural products (eg Fitostimoline).
sunlamps
Like the sun, tanning beds also cause burns, and aging increase the risk of skin cancer, may actually harm more than the sun by the intensity of the radiation and especially for a cumulative effect: the UV radiation emitted are added to the lamp, in fact, those solar. Essential, even in this case, protect your skin with the right products.
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