Sun, sea, hot sand, warm breeze, waves rustling with pebbles ... Grace! I want to relax. But first, get ready to protect yourself ... from the sun's rays. This means that in your beach basket there should be sunscreen that will protect you from ultraviolet radiation, from the scorching hot sun.



Yes, the sun's rays are not only beneficial but also dangerous. Therefore, it is necessary to find a middle ground in order to get the most benefit and prevent damage. In the absence of the sun, there is a lack of vitamin D, which is essential for bone formation and skin cell development. But despite this, it is simply necessary to protect yourself from the sun's rays during prolonged exposure to the sun. When exposed to ultraviolet light, skin cells are damaged, and this can cause melanoma.



The sunscreen should be broad-spectrum, that is, protect against UVA and UVB rays. Sunburn is a skin defense reaction that forces a person to walk off the beach when they feel the skin is starting to burn. This is exposure to UVB rays. If sunscreens only protect the skin from burning, then you can be exposed to prolonged exposure to UVA rays, which do not cause burns, but penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, damage cells, and this is no less dangerous than a burn. This contributes to the development of melanoma.



Care must be taken especially for those taking antibiotics, pain relievers, diuretics, hormonal contraceptives and psychotropic substances, as they make the skin more sensitive to the sun. If these medications have to be taken while on a seaside holiday, buy products with the maximum degree of protection.



In order not to get age spots, it is necessary to use medical and decorative cosmetics with great care. Creams, masks and tonics with acids, except for hyaluronic acid, should be postponed until autumn. The skin from such products becomes too susceptible to ultraviolet radiation.

There is such a concept "photostability", which means the ability of a product to protect over time. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the best innovative products have a photostability of 2 - 3 hours. And no matter what the manufacturers write on the packaging, you should remember this, and apply the cream as often as possible during prolonged exposure to the sun.

On the hottest days, it is best to skip lip glosses that contain reflective particles, as they accumulate UV light, which can lead to a brown outline around the lips. Replace your pearlescent gloss or lipstick with a sunscreen balm.

Hot sand also helps the skin penetrate harmful UV rays. The gentle sea sand acts like a scrub, cleansing the protective agent from your body.

The sun's rays are intense between 11 and 15 hours. At this time, there is the maximum possibility of getting burns. Better go to the beach while the sun is still not high. This will preserve the skin and bring maximum pleasure on a half-empty beach. Cosmetologists warn about the benefits of the sun at sunrise or sunset. The risk of being burned is minimized. It takes 20 to 25 minutes to benefit from the sun's rays. During this period of time, the sun's rays will not have time to harm.

Dark skin naturally has a brown melanin pigment, which, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, provides a quick tan.But even such skin needs protection.



If you still have sunscreen from last season, look at the expiration date. As part of sunscreen contains preservatives that allow the products to be stored for three years. But if the product has been exposed to sunlight, its formula will become less effective and the consistency will change. In other words, be attentive to both last year's funds and the present that you use today.

Cosmetologists are developing more and more new means to protect the skin from the sun's rays. There are means that conscientiously perform their functions of protection, but they leave a feeling of stickiness and a state as if the skin is “suffocating”. However, there are many such products that have a weightless texture. Here it should only be noted that for each of us the effect and effect of the remedy may be different. You can read consumer reviews, agree and disagree, but it's all individually.

Where to start with? It's not an easy question. There are many funds, and many of them are worthy. But for now, let's focus on products from Garnier Ambre Solaire. Most consumers agree that the effectiveness of these products is pleasing, they are waterproof, create an even coating on the skin, block dangerous UVA / UVB rays during prolonged exposure to the sun, so tanning with them will be safe even for the lightest and most sensitive skin.



For 80 years now, Garnier Ambre Solaire has been the # 1 brand in the sunscreen market, using a new generation of sunscreen filters that can absorb even long UVA rays. Garnier Ambre Solaire is an expert in sun protection. To provide protection for all skin types and all ages, the formulas are formulated under dermatological and pediatric supervision.