With the sun and swimming, the skin is put to the test. It is therefore crucial to prepare it well so that it can face these external attacks with complete peace of mind. In this article, we share with you our best tips.
Good actions to adopt:
Here are some essential steps to prepare her for the sun and swimming:
- Exfoliation: To obtain an even tan, it is crucial to remove dead skin cells by exfoliating regularly (once or twice a week depending on your skin type). Opt for a chemical exfoliation so as not to sensitize your skin before exposure to the sun.
- Hydration and nutrition: Before even exposing yourself to the sun, make sure to hydrate your skin well. This helps compensate for water loss due to sun exposure and strengthens the skin barrier to prevent dehydration.
- Sun Protection: Remember the importance of sun protection to prevent damage from UV rays. Use sunscreen suited to your skin type and reapply regularly, especially after swimming.
- Antioxidants: Incorporate antioxidants into your routine to protect your skin from oxidative stress induced by UV rays. They help prevent premature aging of the skin and promote an even complexion. Like vitamin C, which you can find in our radiance booster . Two drops mixed with your day cream are enough to strengthen it with antioxidants.
- Gradual tan : If you want to obtain a natural and even tan, expose yourself to the sun gradually. Avoid sunburn by limiting the duration of your exposure and applying appropriate sunscreen. To promote a gradual and long-lasting tan, you can apply a tan accelerator like our Tan Boost serum-in-oil , which prepares the skin for the sun, activates melanin production and prolongs the tan with or without exposure.
What mistakes should you avoid making?
If you dream of getting a tan in Punta Cana, you might consider UV treatments. However, some people wrongly believe that these sessions prepare the skin for the sun. In reality, artificial UV is much richer in UVA than natural light, increasing the risk of premature aging and skin cancers. In addition, the pigmentation resulting from UV sessions does not lead to thickening of the epidermis, unlike natural tanning.
Likewise, a misconception is that self-tanners prepare the skin for the sun. Unlike artificial UV rays, self-tanners offer a tan without health risks. However, their mechanism differs from that of natural tanning: DHA, the main component of self-tanners, reacts with the amino acids of dead cells in the stratum corneum to form pigments, melanoidins. This process, called the Maillard reaction, causes the skin to brown without exposure to UV rays.
So what are our tips for an exhibition-specific routine?
On the face :
A few weeks before sun exposure, consider exfoliating your face 1 to 2 times a week . For example, choose our regenerating new skin mask , which promotes gentle exfoliation thanks to its fruit enzymes, to stimulate cell renewal.
To boost the hydration of your skin, apply morning and/or evening before your moisturizer our hydrating serum . Both smoothing and firming, it is enriched with acacia seed extract and allows the skin to maintain its optimal level of hydration.
1 to 3 weeks before your first exposure , in the morning, add a few drops of our Tan Boost serum-in-oil to your cream. This two-phase oil stimulates the production of melanin to prepare, activate and prolong the tan. Enriched with Karanja, it prepares the skin for the sun and prevents skin aging. Thalitan will also stimulate melanin synthesis and prolong the tan.
To seal in hydration, nourish your skin in the evening with our night oil . Composed of 14 super-ingredients, it activates the skin's vital functions during the night, revealing its natural radiance.
