After sunbathing we must take care of our skin, since the effects of ultraviolet rays can be detrimental to health, both in the short and long term. Therefore, among the steps we can take to care for it we find a cold shower, the application of an aftersun , a serum or drinking a lot of liquid.
The first step to take after having been exposed to the sun is to take a shower , since “a shower with rather fresh water will generate a calming effect on the skin, ” reports Victoriano Morales , dermatologist at the Quirónsalud University Hospital Madrid . The gel that we use must be “in the form of syndet (without detergent), with an acidic pH (less than 5.5) and that it does not contain fragrances or perfumes so that the shower is comforting on our skin,” says Morales. It is after the bath when we can already apply on our bodya moisturizer .
Products to hydrate and care for our skin
There are a wide variety of products that can hydrate our skin and that we can buy in pharmacies, but it is very important “to observe that the cream that we are going to apply does not contain fragrances or perfumes that could cause irritation, ” says the dermatologist.
One of the products that we can use to care for our skin is the after-sun , since among its functions is that of “managing to calm or lessen the toxic effects of ultraviolet radiation, such as redness and the sensation of tightness or burning ”, indicates the expert. For our skin, the most important thing is to keep moisture in the horny layer with ” ceramides or natural oils such as rose hip, which also have some healing capacity,” he adds.
Another recommended product for protection is the application of an antioxidant serum at the end of the day if we have been heavily exposed to the sun. “My recommendation would be to apply a vitamin C serum , but already at night, to recover the skin from the aggressions of the day,” advises Morales.
For many other cases the use of home remedies is very common, but to hydrate our skin after solar radiation they are not recommended.
Do not exfoliate the skin after solar radiation
The sun affects our skin in the following way : it thins, irritates it and makes it more sensitive and dry . Therefore, “exfoliation after sun exposure would only cause more damage, so it is not advisable,” says the dermatologist.
How should be the diet after sun exposure
After sunbathing we need to hydrate, and the best way to do this is by drinking water and drinking fresh fruit . In addition, “a rich tomato salad and vegetables in general are also good allies,” concludes the specialist.
