VFiniteiles, you return to the city. But how are they skin and hair? The return beauty routine is particularly intensive, to imitate on the sixth both The hair is the skin tried by the days spent in the open air in the sun. And, although the skin is tanned, the possibility that spots and wrinkles in autumn must not appear. Even the hair needs an extra hydration dose. So here’s how to take care of it.
Beauty Routine of the return: how the skin changes
Tanned? Surely. Rested? Certain. Fit? Depends. Even if the SPF 50 was used diligently on the face, and in general on the body, At the end of the summer the skin can be damaged by the accumulation of too much sun. These are micro damage, which however will soon be visible.
“During the summer months, the skin is subjected to continuous stress. UV rays degrade the collagen fibers, alter the hydrolipidic barrier and accelerate skin aging. Even those who have made constant use of sun protection are not immune to these effects, which often emerge precisely on the return from holidayswhen the skin begins to “pull”, you desquate or look more off »explains the Dr. Laura Mazzotta Aesthetic Medical Specialist in Preventive Hygiene And Clinical Nutrition In Ferrara at the Poliambulatorio Aesthe Medica and Aura in Milan at the Ripamonti Medical Center.
Not to mention the natural epidermal thickening that occurs in summer caused “by tanningwhich is nothing more than a response to defense of the skin to the aggression of UV rays. This process, which stimulates the production of melanin, also involves a Turry of the corneous layer, a decrease in hydration and a greater predisposition to the formation of free radicals.
In addition, the summer often leaves pigmentary stains, erythema, microlesions, and less elastic skin ». Of course, for finished holidays, it is time to take care of the skin so as to soothe it, feed it and prepare it for the change of season. And the return beauty can only adapt.
A skincare to all hydration
«After a long sun exposure, even moderate, The skin loses a significant amount of water, resulting visibly drier, rough and less elastic. The heat, sweat, salt and chlorine contribute to disrupting the hydrolipidic film – that natural barrier that protects the skin from external aggressions – making it vulnerable and impoverished. It is therefore fundamental to rehydrate the skin in depthchoosing high and moisturizing high capacity products ».
Which? In the return beauty, some cannot be missing Fundamental principles such as hyaluronic acid, up to 1000 times its weight in water, glycerin, pantanose and betaglucano which return elasticity to the skin. From Do not underestimate the vegetable butterslike those of shea and cocoa, ideal for the dry areas of the body like heels and elbows.
And what about cleansing? «In this period All aggressive and foaming soaps should be avoided, better the formulas in milk or oil which are more delicate and do not alter the epidemic pH. Attention also to the shower, never too hot but warm to whom a moisturizing cream must immediately follow ».
Antioxidants against sun damage
FSome vitamins and antioxidants are also ondamel so as to prevent early aging.
«It is essential to resort to cosmetics and treatments containing powerful antioxidants, able to neutralize free radicals. Among the most effective we find the Vitamin Cwhich stimulates the production of collagen and illuminates the complexion, the vitamin ewhich strengthens the skin barrier and has a soothing effect, and the resveratrola polyphenol of vegetable origin with anti-aging properties ».
“In addition to antioxidants, the skin needs regenerating and soothing active, such as niacinamide (vitamin B3)which improves the barrier function and reduces inflammation, theAllantainewhich favors cell renewal, and theAloe Veraknown for its calming and healing properties ».
Yes to peeling and exfoliating
To restore cell turnover, it is It is also essential to make delicate scrubs or peeling that help to standardize the skin that, however uniform it may appear, is actually irregular and thickened.
Then, «a after -school product, with active ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Pantenolo, Bisabololo or Calendula. If you feel a feeling of heat, it is useful to keep the after -school in the refrigerator for an immediate refreshing effect. In the following days, the daily routine should include the alternation between a good moisturizing cream and an antioxidant serum. It is important to avoid some frequent but harmful behaviors: you don’t have to scratch the skin that you desifer, nor try to remove the tan with too energetic scrubs. In the same way, it is The use of alcoholic perfumes on the skin just exposed, as well as aggressive hair removal».
How to take care of the hair
Even the hair does not pass it better for finished holidays, On the contrary. They can in fact appear “drier, opaque, fragile and with double tips. This happens because the sun, the chlorine of the swimming pools and the salt of the sea damage both the stem and the scalpaltering their structure and promoting the loss of hydration and proteins »explains the Dr. Chiara Bocchi, medical manager at the Ferrara Hospital.
In these cases, how to run for cover? “Following a precise routine Habareare. First of all, wash your hair, even every day that does not ruin it so much, on the contrary, avoids the accumulation of sebum and dirt can irritate the scalp and that chlorine and/or sauces excessively dry out the lengths.
Certainly better Avoid too aggressive products that can alter the microbioma and the scalp barrierfavoring irritation and dandruff formation. “It is better to prefer Delicate shampoo, preferably with antioxidant ingredients (such as Pyrocone Olamine, Zinc Pyrition) to improve the skin barrier and reduce the fall »explains the expert.
Indispensable they become balsams or moisturizing masks, to be applied after each wash To restore softness and shine. “The products should contain Pantenol, niacinamide and antioxidants help to strengthen the stem and reduce hair loss.
Attention to the heat: it is better to choose natural drying and, if you really can’t do without hair dryers and plate, use them at an average temperature and first apply a good thermoprocator ». Finally, if the hair is fragile and risk the rupture can be Apply natural oils such as coconut that protect fragile hair And it reduces its breakage, as well as improving the quality of the hair.