We enter the last weeks of summer. This means that many will
have already said goodbye to vacations, long days sunbathing, enjoying the
beach or the pool. It is time to return to the routine and return to our life
as always. However, there is one aspect of our normal routine that needs to
change after the holidays. Skin care needs to be adjusted a bit as we spend
many days in the sun, heat, air conditioning, salt water on the beach or
chlorine in the pool. These elements wreak havoc on the skin, so it must be
reconditioned to regain its hydration and normal appearance technologyify.
The experts at Nivea tell us how the sun, salt and
chlorine affect us, to better understand why we should take care of ourselves a
little differently after the summer:
The effects of the sun
Sunlight has many benefits, the most important of which are
its antidepressant power and the fact that it helps the body produce vitamin D.
However, prolonged exposure to sunlight can be harmful. Sunlight is a spectrum
of several different rays: visible light, ultraviolet and infrared light.
Ultraviolet or ultraviolet light is the one we know best and the one that
frequently causes damage to the skin, among other mechanisms, through the
production of free radicals it generates. Free radicals are oxygen molecules
that are unconfined in the body through the same natural aging process; but, in
certain circumstances such as sun exposure, toxins such as tobacco and
pollution, and stress, among others, are generated in excess, and produce an
acceleration of the aging process, which in the case of the skin, causes the
appearance of the signs of aging such as wrinkles, sagging, blemishes and
premature aging of cells worldbeautytips.
It is true that the body is prepared to neutralize a certain
amount of free radicals so that their damage does not accumulate, but their
capacity has a limit, hence the need for the care that can be provided. If we
have protected and taken good care of our skin during the holidays, the effects
of these molecules will have been minimized. Otherwise, they may have resulted
in some type of injury, burns, alteration of the texture and elasticity of the
skin, wrinkles, lentigines, melasmas or spots, moles and even precancerous
lesions and skin cancer technologyford.
The effects of chlorine
Chlorine is a chemical element used to disinfect and purify
swimming pool water. Its function is to kill viruses, bacteria and other
microorganisms or parasites. If added in the right amounts to pool water, it is
safe for people, but it still affects the skin. If we bathe frequently, do not
rinse our skin with running water, or are in prolonged contact with chlorine,
it can irritate our skin, this is especially important to take into account in
the case of atopic skin. In addition, chlorine attacks the natural hydrolipidic
mantle, dries and dehydrates our skin, leaving hair rough and dul techiesin.
The effects of seawater
Sea water is rich in natural resources and trace elements such
as zinc, magnesium, sodium, iodine, potassium that our skin absorbs and that
produce positive effects such as anti-inflammatory and bactericidal that help
heal and heal small cuts and wounds. In addition to its bactericidal effect,
the salt acts as a gentle exfoliant, similar to a superficial peel: it removes
dead cells and impurities. This exfoliating effect is beneficial in the
treatment of certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis, as it improves its
flaky appearance. However, the salt in the water also acts as an astringent,
reducing the natural fat content of the skin and promoting dehydration. These
effects are especially noticeable in areas with mucous membranes such as the
eyes and lips technologyies.
To reduce the damaging effects of summer on your skin, Nivea
has compiled some tips for modifying your face and body care routine after the
holidays:
1. Wear sunscreen and reapply frequently
This is a tip to follow during and after the holidays. The
sun's ultraviolet rays are present all year round, although they are more
aggressive in summer. Sunscreens create a protective barrier between the skin
and the sun's rays. The types of sunscreens used in these products are mineral
(or physical) filters that reflect ultraviolet light as if they were small
mirrors on the surface of our skin and organic filters.
