How to prepare your skin for the sun?

Taking care of your skin: 2021 guide

With the arrival of good weather and rising temperatures, suddenly exposing yourself to the sun after so many months of hibernation can surprise the skin on our body and face. That is why we must gradually expose ourselves to the sun and above all we must prepare our epidermis well. To do this, we will explain how to take care of your skin and how to prepare it for sun exposure.

Whether it is the skin of the face or the body, it is important to always have clean, healthy and hydrated skin. However, the skin of the face requires very specific cleaning, especially before exposure to the sun.

To prevent your skin from drying out, you need to cleanse it thoroughly and gently every morning and evening. Facial cleansing should be done with a very gentle cleanser and makeup remover that will moisturize the skin without leaving a greasy finish.

For a doubly more effective action, you can complete the facial cleansing with the application of a moisturizing and refreshing lotion such asCollosol Eau de Lait . If you are on vacation, you can also use Collosol make-up remover wipes based on Eau de Lait, transportable everywhere!

The importance of exfoliation

Renew your skin! Performing a natural body exfoliation treatment when you are in the shower or when you get out of it is a good option to have rejuvenated skin and to prepare your skin for the sun. Exfoliation strengthens the dermis, brings elasticity and softness to the skin while making it more resistant to the sun, which promotes tanning.

Complete exfoliation includes the body and face, to do this you can use a natural and gentle exfoliating treatment that helps moisturize the skin. This is perfect for achieving soft skin and a radiant complexion.

Skin hydration

After exfoliation, it is a good time to moisturize the skin. For the body, we recommend using a moisturizing lotion based on sweet almond oil for hydrated and rejuvenated skin. Moisturizing helps to firm, tone and improve the appearance of the skin . In this way, you can hydrate and give more firmness to the skin, while reducing sagging.

Opt for a body cream that is easy to apply and quickly absorbed. Simply apply the product with a gentle circular massage. Another option is to apply a natural body oil after showering with circular massages. Oils such as rosehip oil, which are highly moisturizing, will reduce stretch marks and scars, in addition to deeply nourishing.

For the face, you can use a moisturizer suited to your skin type (oily, combination or dry) in the morning and evening on clean, dry skin.

Sun protection

You must protect yourself from the sun when you go to the beach, but not only. There are many places where we spend hours and hours exposed to the sun without being aware of it, for example, in the city. Therefore, it is necessary to use sunscreen with a high concentration of antioxidants that slow down cellular damage caused by UVA and UVB rays, especially on the face. This will help you strengthen your skin's defenses by preventing premature aging and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and spots.

A facial sunscreen will help protect you from sun damage on a daily basis. Apply it after your face cream. And don't just use it on vacation! The sun is always out there. Don't forget to apply a protective cream or sunscreen before going out, both on your face and body.

Food

Fruits and vegetables rich in beta-carotene are a source of antioxidants for the body to deal with free radicals, the sun, pollution or the diet itself. Beta-carotene helps improve the appearance of the skin and also stimulates tanning. Examples include orange-coloured foods such as carrots, squash and apricots, green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, or zucchini, melons or asparagus.

And although it is not new, we must remember that drinking water when we are thirsty is already a sign of dehydration. We should not wait until we are thirsty to drink water, that is why we must do it regularly throughout the day, increasing consumption during hours of intense heat or when we are doing sports.