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Our tips for a beautiful tanned complexion on vacation
Complex and ambivalent, our relationship with the sun promises to be more balanced and peaceful this year. The times are changing and so is the perception of the sun. Gone, the cult of arched-tanned skin has given way to a desire for an appetizing healthy glow, a light tan, synonymous with healthy skin and above all no more wrinkles! If caramel is trendy, chocolate is definitely out!
Sunscreen: safety above all
A new era is opening, that of controlled tanning. We have integrated the idea that a sunscreen is first and foremost a health product. And that by combining it with clothing protection (wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sarong, T-shirt, etc.), you maximize your chances of preserving the youth and health of your skin. The most important: at the slightest signal of suffering (slight redness, tingling, feeling of cooking…), passage in the shade obligatory! This summer, the control of UV (especially long UVA, so harmful) and very high protection with broad spectrum filters allows us to tan peacefully. More and more people are talking about infrared filters. According to Olivier Doucet, Director of Lancaster Research: “Infrared rays participate in skin aging, it is the rays that penetrate the most deeply (in the hypodermis). Under the effect of heat, the entire metabolism of the skin is modified. Today, we can only reflect infrared using mineral powders, we cannot absorb them like UV rays. But, by combining an excellent antioxidant protection, we can mitigate their impact. “
I always start with the highest index
Always start your stay, whatever your phototype (yes, yes, even dark skin), with the highest indices (SPF 50+). And continue throughout the vacation with this same clue if your skin is sensitive. Choose textures suited to your skin type (comfort cream for dry skin, mattifying gel for oily or combination skin, etc.). Practical, family sunglasses ((Topicrem, for example) which are suitable for everyone lighten the beach bag! Another good news, some sunglasses offer enhanced protection against water (Shiseido, in particular). They are no longer content to be water-resistant, they increase the protective power of filters in contact with water. Thanks to ionic sensors, the formulas bind to the minerals contained in water and sweat to create a hydrophobic barrier and amplify UV protection, which whatever the nature of the water (fresh, sea, perspiration). An invaluable comfort of mind if you spend your time in the water! Finally, do not forget to apply your sunscreen product on all exposed areas , even the ears! Reapply every two hours (regularity is essential), avoid prolonged exposure and always prefer shade between 11 and 16 hours (solar time).
I escape the mask of pregnancy!
Pregnant, the first thing is not to expose yourself at all, because as soon as there is UV, the risk of pigment spots is there! So, if you want to bathe, it is obligatorily and copiously coated with an SPF 50+. Ditto if you stay under a parasol (UV rays pass, even in the shade). The rest of the time, it is “in the fresh” that you will be the best. Besides, you can’t stand the heat. The best is to adopt throughout your pregnancy the “UV coat” SPF 50+ with really fine and invisible textures (Clarins, SkinCeuticals, Bioderma, Ducray…). Finally, in the evening, you have super effective depigmenting serums (La Roche-Posay, Clarins, Caudalie).
I opt for “pleasure” textures
Under the sun, the thirst for hedonism is at its peak! Pleasure is also the main route to wanting to reapply your sunscreen. The more pleasant it will be and will provide a feeling of well-being, the better we will protect ourselves. The brands have understood this well and offer us a palette of textures that rival each other in sensuality. But the sexiest of all remains the dry oil. It brightens the tan and leaves the skin and hair silky. Practical, you can really apply it from head to toe! It is now available in very high protection and even adapts to sensitive skin (Mixa, Garnier Ambre Solaire). You can therefore start the holidays with it or choose to use it, in the middle of your stay, as a tan enhancer. Its texture has made real progress. 2015 solar oil offers a really dry finish. Neither greasy nor sticky, fine and enveloping, it is distributed evenly and vanishes on the skin. If it worries you, because for you, it is synonymous with “frying”, it is time to sweep away a misconception: for the same index, the oil provides as much protection as a cream or a spray. Protective boosting polymers increase its hold on the skin and allow it to conform to the skin relief. It also offers excellent water resistance. It is the texture that best fixes the scent. Finally, and above all, when it is enriched with melanin activators, it makes the most beautiful tan. It’s simple, with it, protecting yourself is never a chore! Once tanned, and if your skin is not sensitive, you can go from SPF 50 to 30. Remember to apply it 20 to 30 minutes before exposure, the time necessary for the organic filters to set. activate (the SPFs are evaluated by the labs after this “latency” time).
Never without my after-sun!
Very present this year in the solar ranges, the after-sun has a real role to play. After exposure, the skin has specific needs. Not only does she crave nutrition and repair, but she needs to be soothed and refreshed. You should know that the sun and heat activate all metabolisms. We must therefore reset the “counters” to zero! A real “reset” program in a way, that’s what the after-sun 2015 offers you! As a bonus, they strengthen the epidermis’ defenses, “rearm” it for the next day’s exposure, and make it possible to prolong the tan. The new seasonal gesture is body milk in the shower, which moisturizes and refreshes (Nivea, Lancaster). There is even an organic version (Lavera). It is used on clean skin (so after the shower gel), at the end of the toilet. Practical and fast, it also has another advantage: it hardly massages (it slips on wet skin), which is very appreciable on heated and irritated skin! Ditto for the mists, which exude an exquisite freshness by penetrating almost instantly. Finally, the symbol of summer par excellence, Tahiti monoi (appellation contrôlée) repairs hair and skin damaged by the sun.