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By now summer is upon us and hopefully, we will be able to dedicate a few days of relaxation and rest on vacation perhaps in a nice place by the sea. But while waiting for that long-dreamed moment to arrive throughout the year, we can start preparing our skin for the sun right now.
Let’s see below the tips and steps to follow on how to prepare your skin for the sun.
How to prepare your skin for the sun: tips
Who doesn’t love sunbathing on a beach holiday or, why not, by the pool? In fact, few people avoid the problem. But since last year, due to the Coronavirus, we have also started taking it from home and despite everything, it is also very relaxing.
But the point is another: what to do to avoid sunburn and tan more easily?
Sure, the sun of the city (if it is not a seaside town), especially in the North of Italy, it is less hot and strong compared to holiday resorts and the South of Italy. But a few secrets and tricks are enough and our skin will be much more prepared than in past years!
How to prepare your skin for the sun: the steps to follow
Knowing how to tan properly and effectively is extremely necessary for safeguard our skin and thus obtain a uniform, healthy, golden and lasting color. As we have already said, it is true that the sun in the city today is different from the seaside villages, but all the same, with the right precautions, good results can be obtained. Let’s see below the tips and steps to follow:
How to prepare your skin for the sun from now on
Starting well in advance right now, so about three months in advance, is important to prepare the skin in the best possible way and maintain the tan for a long time. In this first phase, good advice is to take specific sun supplements for the skin, which stimulate the production of melanin and consequently reduce oxidative damage. Its use is recommended because these are rich in carotenoids, trace elements, vitamins and antioxidants, all essential nutrients for the health of our body and our skin. In addition to these supplements, it is of course advisable follow a diet that is as healthy and balanced as possible, especially based on fruit and vegetables.
Follow with the second month
Arrived in the second month after the summer, therefore the period between May and June, you can gradually start sunbathing. However, the important thing is to do it with conscience, step by step, not all at once, with the risk of feeling bad and burning. For example, you can start with a walk in the park, an afternoon at the pool, a weekend at the lake, etc. And obviously making good use of sunscreen, choosing the highest protection percentage, safeguarding your skin type.
How to prepare the skin for the sun: the last step
And finally we have arrived at the beginning of real summer, where the sun is warmer and everything is felt. To get a tan, in this period, it is important do not expose yourself in the hottest and most sultry hours like lunchtime or early afternoon. Another thing not to be underestimated is skin care: it must be treated with even more attention as it is more exposed to the sun. There is therefore a need for exfoliation and hydration with specific products, able to eliminate dead cells and allow an optimal condition for the sun that we will receive.
