Whatever your age, skin tone or skin type, it’s important not to overlook the impact of UVA and UVB rays on our soft dermis. To avoid dehydration and sunburn, a few simple, healthy gestures are all it takes.
If winter protected our soft dermis with layers of layered clothing, summer temperatures encourage us to uncover ourselves and expose our skin to the sun. This delicious star delivers precious vitamin D and enables us to produce more endorphins and melanin: a true recipe for happiness! However, prolonged exposure can be very harmful. for the body. In fact, the free radicals released by UV rays damage collagen and elastin, which are responsible for premature skin ageing, brown spots and even certain cancers.
It is therefore essential to preserve our skin and adopt good habits so that we can enjoy the benefits of the sun without paying a high price. The older we get, the more our sun capital diminishes, making us more prone to sunburn and dry skin. Here are my secrets for optimizing skin hydration and starting a tan without redness or tightness.
Tip 1: Drink plenty of water! Yes, we tend to forget it, but hydration comes first and foremost from the inside: no matter how much cream you slather on, if you don’t drink enough water, your skin will always be dry, or even dehydrated in some cases. So drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day.
Tip No. 2: Put some color on your plate and focus on foods that will help you synthesize melanin, in other words, boost your skin’s tan and slow down the production of free radicals. Always favor seasonal fruits and vegetables, depending on the region you live in. These are packed with active ingredients, which I’ll explain in detail here:
- Flavonoids: found in berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.), coffee, green tea, citrus fruit, grape juice and cocoa.
- Amino acids: found in eggs, avocado, bananas, wheat germ, soy, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, chickpeas and a few herbs such as chives, spearmint, parsley and coriander.
- Lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene: behind these clever names are the tasty fruits and vegetables that are easy to find at this time of year: carrots, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, mangoes, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, broccoli) and summer fruits such as apricots, nectarines, watermelons and melons.
- Betacarotene or provitamin A is found in carrots, of course, but also in sweet potatoes and green leafy vegetables.
Tip N°3: when the sun’s out, apply SPF 30 or 50 sun cream to your face and/or body in the morning after your shower, so you’re ready to face even the most insidious UV rays. A lunch on the terrace or a walk exposes your face just as much as a beach session!
Tip 4 : Take CBD oil full spectrum (sublingually) for 21 days. Full-spectrum extraction of the hemp plant (seeds, leaves, flowers and stem) enables you to benefit from its 140 molecules. No need for dietary supplements, CBD contains, among other things, betacarotene and zinc. The former will help your skin fight free radicals, while the latter will reduce excess sebum (oily skin effect). The ideal ally for your skin!
Happy sunbathing!
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