As age advances, a series of changes appear in the body that affect both the interior of the body and the skin. In fact, the immune system weakens over the years, making the skin more susceptible to damage, especially the sun, which is why you can contract infections and molecular changes that lead to diseases such as skin cancer . Cándida Losa, a member of the Dermopharmacy of the Official College of Pharmacists of Guipúzcoa, points out that there is talk of mature skin from the age of 35 , although it is not an exact figure, since it will depend on your own genetics and other factors, such as the sun, tobacco, diet and lifestyle.
For this reason, Gema Herrerías, member of the Dermopharmacy of the College of Pharmacists of Seville , points out that mature skin needs to be hydrated and receive the necessary nutrients to be able to regenerate , and thus maintain skin firmness and elasticity. Likewise, photoprotection is essential to avoid sun damage and prevent the onset of photoaging.
Sunscreens
Sunscreens focused on mature skin are very necessary, since the skin accumulates all the solar radiation received over the years. “UVB radiation is the one that can burn the skin, UVA radiation is the one that produces more profound damage, leading to photoaging and even triggering cancer, and infrared and visible radiation cause cellular damage, so a cream that protects of all this ”, clarifies Herrerías.
In addition, in order for the skin to defend itself from the sun, it is vitally important to maintain a good care routine with adequate cleaning and hydration and with the provision of necessary nutrients through a healthy diet with the help of food supplements that activate the immune system, repair molecular damage and fight free radicals.
Likewise, Herrerías explains that all sunscreens should be put back every two hours in case of intense exposure, bathing or some physical activity outdoors. However, when the person has not been directly in the sun or the person has not perspired, the replacement will be made at 3-4 hours.
What to do after the summer?
At the end of this time, a good exfoliation is essential for a deep cleaning that will improve the oxygenation of the skin. In fact, Herrerías stresses the importance of providing the skin with everything necessary to combat inflammation, erythema and to repair the molecular damage caused by the sun. Also, “hydration is essential, since the body loses a lot of water through perspiration,” he points out.
Likewise, Losa points out that masks with nutritious oils should be applied at the end of the day to repair. Likewise, deep hydration is essential to maintain a tan for as long as possible. Lastly, “when the brunette is gone, spots that could have come out with the sun will be visualized, at that moment the depigmenting treatments will be carried out, and after that, he will return to the usual daily routine”.
