If you are one of those who enjoy the beach or the swimming pool for sunbathing and get a tan, then we invite you to read on because in today's article we share the best ways to get a tan. things you should never do after sunbathing.
What to avoid after sunbathing?
Follow these tips and don't risk the wellbeing of your skin and your aim to keep it perfect and tanned :-)
Maintain skin with impurities
After sunbathing on the beach, by the pool or walking in the mountains, the skin is full of impurities. Whenever you have been in the sun you should always get home and go straight to the shower or bath. The best thing to do is to use a soap with a neutral pH and let plenty of water run over your body. And if you have chosen to take a bath you can enrich the water with nourishing essential oils.
Get an exfoliation
If you are tempted to exfoliate with a glove, brush or gel, don't even try it. Exfoliation will irritate your skin even more. Even if at first glance you don't notice redness or blisters, your skin is more delicate than ever and you should pamper it with damp cloths and in the most delicate areas, such as the eye contour, it is a good idea to use home remedies such as cucumber slices to refresh your skin.
Forgetting to apply creams after sun
Remember, both collagen and elastin in the skin are diminished by exposure to the sun: in response to this, the after sun and moisturising creams help us to recover this loss.
Forgetting to apply creams after sun time and time again you favour the premature ageing of your skin. The after sun is also ideal for prolonging your tan. In addition, its moisturising active ingredients, antioxidants and other components help you to keep your skin radiant after the excesses of the day.
If they contain calendula or allantoin, they can also decongest and promote healing by providing a cooling sensation and soothing irritation.
Stop using moisturisers
After sun or moisturiser after sunbathing? First, it is best to apply the after sun as a shock treatment and a few hours later reinforce the skin care with a moisturising body cream.
Creams with regenerating and moisturising components are the most useful in this case. Their active ingredients may include vegetable ceramides, allantoin, natural oils from rosehip, argan or, among others, the panthenolwhich preserves the skin's moisture from its deepest layers.
Waxing
Immediately after sunbathing it is not advisable to depilate. And vice versa, never sunbathe after waxing. Allow at least six hours to elapse. The sun and any of the hair removal methods on the market dilate the pores and sensitise the skin.
No special care for face, hands and lips
As we have already told you, not all the skin on your body has the same thickness. On the face, special measures must be taken. To begin with, we do not recommend sunbathing directly on the face. It is always better to keep your face in the shade with an umbrella or hat. And of course, protect your eyes with sunglasses.
After the sun, don't forget to apply eye contour; use a moisturiser for the lips and do your cleansing, lotion and moisturising routine on the face.
Fight hunger with any food
When you get home, you may be tempted to kill the munchies with anything while dinner arrives, but be careful what you eat after a day in the sun. It's best to put these foods on your table after sun: natural juices of different citrus fruits, cold green tea, fresh strawberries, a few slices of melon...
We encourage you to follow these tips on what not to do after sunbathing. Your skin will thank you! ;-)
