Sunburn is stressful, after which the skin needs special care. How to do it right? Cosmetologists advise to divide the restorative procedures into three stages.
No matter how much dermatologists say about the dangers of sunburn, having seized on vacation, we often forget all the advice and instructions. The sunscreen is gathering dust in the hotel, and the skin is slowly but surely approaching the color of milk chocolate. However, all this beach beauty does not please us for long. After returning from rest, you have to restore tight and dry skin from the kisses of the sun. How to do it quickly and efficiently, read our material
In terms of the degree of its effect on the skin, tanning is the same sunburn, only to a small extent. It also destroys the surface layer of the epidermis, causes cell death and leads to their rejection. That is why after sunburn, as well as after a burn, it is very important to restore the skin and its protective properties. Otherwise, in delicate areas (the area near the eyes, neck, décolleté, hands), you face rapid and irreversible aging.
Step 1. Delicate peeling
Postpone chemical peels in the salon until autumn / istockphoto.com
Deep chemical peeling after a long exposure to the sun is categorically contraindicated. It contains irritating substances that lead to inflammation of the thinned areas. If, after such a peel, you again fall under the sun's rays, you are guaranteed to get either a burn or unpleasant skin pigmentation. Likewise, it is not recommended to use aggressive scrubs - ground coffee or salt can leave micro-trauma on the skin. These small and invisible lesions will quickly turn into an inflamed acne.
What you can do: For a delicate after-sun exfoliation, do not stint and buy one professional product. Unlike coffee grains, salt granules or ground apricot kernels, abrasive particles in such products spherical, do not have sharp corners and remove dead skin particles without damaging the top layer epidermis. Such a superficial and delicate peeling will not spoil the tan and will not leave transitions and light areas on the skin. However, it will be able to prepare it for the second stage of recovery.
Step 2. Moisturizing and nourishing
Skin moisturizing should be your rule for the month / istockphoto.com
Permanent dryness and tightness of the skin is a natural reaction to sunburn. It is caused by prolonged dehydration, due to which the volume of water in the epidermis is reduced (attention!) By three times. Therefore, all efforts should be devoted to restoring the water balance of the skin. Otherwise, after dryness and flaking, wrinkles will surely come.
Look for products that contain hyaluronic acid, collagen, and aloe extract. These substances are able to stop the process of evaporation of water from the surface of the skin. The drier the skin type, the denser the texture should be. For the dry type, take saturated creams, for the combined and oily type, serums and gels are suitable.
Peptide cosmetics work very well on dry skin areas. It is also called protein, due to the fact that it contains peptides (amino acids, which are short fragments of proteins). Such cosmetics are declared as rejuvenating, but after sunburn, they can be used even for young skin. It has excellent regenerative properties, accelerates wound healing and relieves irritation.
Retinol cream or serum can be used at night. This antioxidant not only smoothes wrinkles. It is indispensable for fight against age spots and stimulates skin regeneration after sunburn and prolonged exposure to the sun and wind. In total, the emphasis on active hydration and nutrition should become your habit for at least a month.
Step 3. Natural masks
Carrot masks restore the skin as well as expensive creams / istockphoto.com
Rebuilding your skin after sunburn doesn't have to be worth all the money in the world. Homemade natural masks may well come to the rescue of professional peels and creams. For example, a carrot mask has excellent regenerating properties. It contains natural retinol, which is no worse than synthetic. To prepare such a mask, mix grated young carrots and egg yolk. Apply to skin for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
To get rid of age spots, a carrot-lemon mask is suitable. Mix a tablespoon of carrot juice with the same amount of lemon. Add a spoonful of kefir and rice flour - these ingredients will reduce the acidity of the lemon juice and help prevent irritation. Apply the mask to your face for about 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
The cucumber mask has an excellent cooling, moisturizing and tightening effect. It can be used not only as a therapy after vacation, but even a few hours after sun exposure. Grate the pulp of a cucumber on a fine grater and mix the resulting gruel with kefir. Apply on face for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
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