Going to the sea? Remember to bring sunscreen with you. Remember: ultraviolet rays damage the skin and cause premature aging.
UVA + UVB
Of the entire ultraviolet spectrum, it is known that two types of rays influence the skin - UVA and UVB. The latter cause sunburn and can cause severe skin damage in the form of sunburn. UVB rays are trapped by clouds, clothing, glass and do not penetrate deeper than the epidermis.
The damaging effect of UVA rays is 1000 times weaker than that of UVB rays. However, they act at the level of the dermis, freely passing through the same clouds and glass. UVA rays accelerate skin aging processes (photoaging). Its surface becomes uneven, wrinkles and age spots appear and deepen. UVA rays (less commonly UVB rays) can cause the so-called "sun allergy". In this case, after several hours of exposure to the sun, small inflammatory elements, redness and itching appear on those areas of the skin that are usually closed in winter (shoulders, décolleté), as well as on the hands.
And the worst consequences of excessive insolation - skin cancer and melanoma - develop under the general influence of UVA and UVB rays.
RELIABLE PROTECTION
How to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun? It is necessary to use products that protect the skin as much as possible from UVA and UVB rays, are photo-stable (can act for a long time) and are well tolerated. New sunscreens Anthelios brands La roche-posay possess all these qualities.Moreover, they provide the highest protection for sensitive and allergy-prone skin, as they contain a new filter system Mexoplex® - This is enhanced protection against UVA rays with a lower content of chemical components.
Mark La roche-posay she also patented a new stable texture of creams, which prevents them from getting into the eyes during bathing and sweating. Facilities Anthelios have the increased water resistance and are convenient in drawing. They are based on Thermal water La Roche-Posaywith soothing and antioxidant properties.
Expert opinion
Dermatologist, medical director of La Roche-Posay Ekaterina Chepurina advises how to properly care for skin in the summer:
“It is very important to protect the skin from the sun throughout the year, especially from UVA rays. And in the spring and summer, regardless of whether you are in the city or relaxing in nature, the use of sunscreens is mandatory.
When choosing a sunscreen, you must take into account the skin phototype - from light to dark, insolation conditions and cosmetic skin type. Modern sunscreens should not only protect the skin from the negative effects of UV rays, but also take care of it. For example, if you are the owner of light skin of a combined type, prone to dryness, Melting Cream SPF 50+ Anthelios from La roche-posay, which in addition to sun protection will eliminate dry skin and provide an excellent foundation for makeup. Ideal for people with oily skin. Fluid Extreme ASF SPF 30 Antheliosspecially designed for acne prone skin.
After cleansing the skin, moisturizers should be used that will restore its water balance and prevent signs of dehydration. There are moisturizers specifically formulated for UV-exposed skin - for example, After-Sun Care Posthelios fromLa roche-posay, which eliminates redness of the skin, soothes and restores its surface. "
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