With the sun and swimming, the skin is put to the test. So it's crucial to prepare it properly so that it can face these external aggressions with complete peace of mind. In this article, we share our top tips with you.
The right thing to do :
Here are a few essential steps to prepare her for the sun and swimming:
- Exfoliation: For an even tan, it's crucial to remove dead skin cells with regular exfoliation (once or twice a week, depending on your skin type). Opt for a chemical exfoliator to avoid sensitizing your skin before exposure to the sun.
- Hydration and nutrition: Even before exposure to the sun, make sure your skin is well hydrated. This compensates for water loss due to exposure to the sun, and strengthens the skin barrier to prevent dehydration.
- Sun protection: Don't forget the importance of sun protection to prevent damage caused by UV rays. Use a 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 sunlight. 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 boost its antioxidant content.
- Gradual tanning: If you want a natural, even tan, expose yourself to the sun gradually. Avoid sunburn by limiting the duration of your exposure and applying a suitable sun cream. To promote a gradual, long-lasting tan, you can apply a tanning booster like our Tan Boost oil serum, which prepares the skin for the sun, activates melanin production and prolongs tanning with or without exposure .
What are the mistakes not to make?
If you're dreaming of a tan in Punta Cana, you might consider UV sessions. However, some people mistakenly 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. What's more, the pigmentation resulting from UV sessions does not lead to a thickening of the epidermis, unlike natural tanning.
It's also a common misconception that self-tanners prepare the skin for the sun. Unlike artificial UV rays, self-tanners provide a tan without any health risk. However, their mechanism differs from that of natural tanning: DHA, the main component of self-tanners, reacts with amino acids in the dead cells of the stratum corneum to form pigments called melanoidins. This process, known as the Maillard reaction, turns the skin brown without exposure to UV light.
So what are our tips for a show-specific routine?
On the face :
A few weeks before exposure to the sun, remember to exfoliate your face 1 or 2 times a week. For example, our Regenerating New Skin Mask, with its fruit enzymes, promotes gentle exfoliation to stimulate cell renewal.
To boost your skin's hydration, apply morning and/or evening before your moisturizer our moisturizing serum. À at the same time smoothing and firming, it is enriched with with acacia seed extract to help skin maintain its optimal moisture level.
1 to 3 weeks before your first exposure, in the morning, add a few drops of our Tan Boost oil serum to your cream. This two-phase oil stimulates melanin production to prepare, activate and prolong tanning. Enriched with Karanja, it prepares skin for the sun and prevents skin aging. Thalitan also stimulates melanin synthesis and prolongs tanning.
To seal in moisture, nourish your skin at night with our night oil. Composed of 14 super-ingredients, it activates the skin's vital functions overnight, revealing its natural radiance.
