D.fter a holiday period full of sun exposure, it is time to think about accumulated sun damage to the skin and how to counter them. “In fact, UV rays cause inflammation and premature aging, and continue to damage all skin structures even after the summer, with repercussions that, even if not immediately visible, are destined to manifest themselves in various forms over the years”, he explains. Corrado Pifano, pharmaceutical chemist and cosmetologist.
Solar damage to the skin: how to fight it
Tanning is the cutaneous response of the epidermis to solar radiation, which draws melanin pigments to the surface to protect itself. These create a kind of shield: the pigmentation is not always homogeneous and discolorations may occur which give rise to more or less intense spots.
“Sunscreens should not be archived Why in September the solar radiation continues to be intense and, without adequate protection, the damage forfeited during the holiday is destined to increase »continues Pifano.
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“The first treatment step against the sun damage of the summer is the use of exfoliants based on AHA acids (alpha-hydroxy acids) for example malic acid or lactic acid, or BHA (beta-hydroxy acids) such as salicylic acid. Excellent because they eliminate superficial thickening and reveal a more even and brilliant complexion », he explains Corinna Rigoni, President of Women Dermatologists Italy.
The right skin care after the sun: vitamins
The post-holiday beauty routine in the sun must anticipate some changes. “Even if the exhibitions were not frequent, UV rays affect the skin structure because they favor the production of pro-oxidant molecules, or free radicals that they damage support structures and damage cellular DNA»Explains the pharmaceutical chemist and cosmetologist Pifano.
«The amount of antioxidants present in cosmetic specialties must be important to counteract it shock caused by oxidative stress. Green light, therefore, to active ingredients such as Vitamin E anti-aging, the C vitamin lightening and depigmenting associated with seleniumto the flavonoidsto the carotenoids and al beta-carotene. These active ingredients repair damaged cells and help them renew themselves over time ».
Solar damage to the skin: how to stimulate cell turnover
Even if the damage caused by the sun is irreversible, it is possible to help the skin renew every element that composes it. “In these cases, the retinol-based creamsone of the star ingredients when it comes to reversing the signs of premature aging.
It is a derivative of vitamin A which works by encouraging cell turnover and increasing collagen production: these factors help to bring the affected cells back to a healthier path, keep sagging and laxity generated by damage to the elastic tissue under control“explains Umberto Borellini, cosmetologist.
Solar damage: how to fight them with the evening routine
If during the day it is important to continue using creams and fluids based on antioxidant agents and regenerating active ingredients with Spf, for the evening we need intensive treatments such as le sleeping mask.
“They are not to be confused with normal night creams because they are designed to help the ingredients penetrate deeper during sleep and are equipped with technologies that block the active ingredients and prevent them from evaporating.“explains the pharmaceutical chemist and cosmetologist.
“It is proved that theand skin cells replicate and reproduce during the night’s rest, while metabolism and turnover increase. The night mask is ideal for lending a hand to this renewal process. The ingredients to be privileged are hyaluronic acid, peptides, collagen And bakuchiol“.
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