What is the real damage from the sun to our skin?

In summer, we like to sunbathe on the beach, have lunch on the terrace and spend time outside to enjoy the sun and its supply of vitamin D. Activities which involve prolonged exposure to UVA and UVB which can prove harmful to the skin. But what is the real risk if you don't apply SPF treatment? Decryption!

A PERSISTENT SENSATION OF DISCOMFORT

Although exposure can have many benefits for the body and morale, a sunburn can quickly occur . And when the skin turns red and the burning sensation becomes more and more present, it is a sign that it is already too late. The consequence ? A fragility which results in a feeling of intense dehydration which persists for several days... Constraints which can be avoided with the regular application of sun protection chosen according to your needs and your skin type. For our part, we can only recommend that you choose an SPF50+ index in all circumstances and whatever your skin tone. Because even if you live in the city , you are still subject to UVA and UVB rays which can be particularly aggressive for your skin.

AN ACNE ATTACK

After enjoying the sun, your skin displays a few spots . The reason ? UV exposure which causes thickening of the epidermis (a process put in place to protect the basal cells of the skin, which ensure its regeneration). Result: sebum has difficulty breaking through the particularly dense layer of the skin and imperfections rear their ugly heads.

To avoid this phenomenon, simply use sunscreen every day , even when there is no direct exposure, to opt for a skincare routine adapted to cleanse the epidermis and to apply a purifying mask , once or twice a week afterwards makeup removal.

PREMATURE SKIN AGING

Being tanned is good, but you still have to know how to expose yourself according to the rules of the art. Because if UVB is mostly stopped by the epidermis, UVA still manages to reach the dermis and causes premature aging of cells by breaking their DNA chain.

The skin appears less plump, it is less elastic and wrinkles appear.

BROWN SPOTS

Brown spots, or pigment spots, are linked to excessive and heterogeneous secretion of melanin . Under the action of UV rays, the body secretes this pigment to protect cellular DNA from damage caused by them. Result: you are tanned. But prolonged exposure can, in the long term, disrupt this synthesis and cause brown spots to appear.

The first thing to do: slip under your sunscreen a non-photosensitizing depigmenting treatment that will correct and prevent spots. In pregnant women, exposure to UV rays associated with an increase in hormones can generate the famous “pregnancy mask”. So be very vigilant and do not hesitate to consult a dermatologist.