Summer is coming and with it, the sun! We all love the warm feeling and the tanned complexion that he gives us. Because yes, the sun has many benefits but also presents risks and harmful effects. Discover all the Nuoo tips and tricks to take care of your skin and protect it throughout the summer and its sunny days!
Of course, the first beneficial effect of the sun is the feeling of well-being it provides! Its main contribution, essential to life, is that of vitamin D under the action of UVB. Exposing yourself to the sun for a few minutes a day is enough to produce the necessary amount of vitamin D. To properly prepare your skin for the sun, it is recommended to expose yourself gradually for fairly short periods, this avoids the risk of burns, especially during the first exposures! The skin is a fragile organ, it is exposed to the sun little by little, this also allows the epidermis to thicken thanks to this progressive tan . This first protective barrier must be reinforced with the use of sunscreen. To enjoy the sun without risking damaging your skin, the organic sunscreen is an effective and necessary protection. Nuoo offers a selection of organic cosmetics and formulas that help prepare your skin for the sun.
There are many harmful effects of the sun. The immediate effects are heat stroke, sunburn and skin thickening. The heat stroke generates redness and small heat spots on the most sensitive skins which can develop skin allergies . Sunburn, on the other hand, is a burn caused by too much exposure to UVB rays, which ranges from simple redness to blisters, which can be quite painful. The long-term effects are skin aging and skin cancers. Skin aging results in the appearance of wrinkles, spots or skin dryness.
Tan, yes! Fill up on the sun, yes! But do not prepare your skin for the sun, no! Your solar capital would be diminished! Forget self-tanners and food supplements to prepare your skin for the sun. We focus on nutrition and care before exposure. To prepare for exposure to the sun, adapt your diet by increasing the rations of antioxidant foods , rich in vitamins A, C and E, beta carotene and essential fatty acids:carrots, tomatoes, parsley, broccoli, orange or even red peppers will be your best friends! Also remember to drink plenty of water to hydrate the inside your body throughout the day. Before exposing yourself, you nourish and moisturize your skin:for this, opt for vegetable oils or Aloe vera gel! To properly prepare your skin for the sun, a scrub-care cleanses the epidermis and activates the tan. A gentle exfoliation does not damage the skin. A gentle and moisturizing exfoliant gently removes dead cells while protecting the epidermis. Exfoliation allows the tan to settle gently on perfectly cleansed skin. It is also a good gesture to avoid peeling!
Carrot oil is an organic ally in your beauty routine! Thanks to its beta-carotene content - red plant pigment that becomes vitamin A in the body - it provides a healthy glow effect in a few drops in a care cream. Thus, it prepares or prolongs the tan, while protecting and reducing sensitivity to sunburn. It is applied morning and evening before your day or night cream, or mixed with your moisturizer :effect tanned complexion guaranteed! This natural trick stimulates melanin production , carrot oil, a real vegetable tan activator!
Above all, avoid exposing yourself to the hours when the sun's rays are the most intense and therefore the most dangerous, i.e. between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. You can also wear a hat and sunglasses with a UV filter. Frequently renewing the application of anti-UVA and anti-UVB sunscreen every two hours is essential. The choice of the protection index depends on each one and it is important to protect your face well. Whatever your skin type, you start with an index greater than 15, and you gradually expose yourself to the sun! As a spray , cream or oil , we choose our sun protection according to its index. You can also favor a day cream with an SPF index. Light skin should not be afraid to apply sunscreen with a higher protection factor, the 50+ factor will be suitable. For more efficiency, you can choose your favorite sunscreen for the body and adopt a face sunscreen according to your skin type. There are non-comedogenic sunscreens for oily skin that is afraid of breakouts.
No more "white effect" sunscreens! We now associate protection against UV rays and good looks with a tinted sunscreen SPF30 or SPF50. With a powdery and delicate finish, we love this cream that leaves our complexion tanned!
For a lasting tan, after sun exposure, optimize your beauty routine by filling up with restorative and anti-inflammatory active ingredients. Above all, we soothe and hydrate your skin:we drink a lot of water, we use and abuse floral waters to cool overheated skin. To avoid the “crocodile skin” aspect, we opt for vegetable oils (argan, rosehip), vegetable butters (shea) or Aloe vera gel moisturizing. In case of small heat rash, choose cosmetics based on AHA, essential oil of Tea tree, lavender or rosemary. After exposing yourself to the sun, you try to repair your skin with antioxidant-rich treatments , vitamin C and vitamin E. Repair, hydration and nutrition will be good advice!
