How to save your skin this summer

It is true that tanning is the main defense mechanism that the skin adopts to protect from the harmful action of ultraviolet (UV) rays. Of course, however, this mechanism may not be sufficient in the event of frequent, prolonged and uncontrolled exposure to the sun; it is therefore essential to protect adequately, regardless of your skin type, the “biological condition” that indicates how much melanin we have in the skin.

What consistency should a sun protection have to guarantee maximum protection? There are many possibilities: generally, thanks to its consistency, solar milk is mostly used for the body, while sun cream, with its richer texture, is more suited to the face.

Pay attention to the spray: it can happen, during the application, of not being able to cover the whole skin and could therefore be more risky. It is sufficient, however, to pay attention to the supply direction and then immediately spread the product to cover each area, creating a protective layer that can be perceived by touch.

Those who have fair skin and tend to get burned, rather than tan, should definitely rely on SPF 50 protection for the duration of the exposure, remembering that any sun protection should be applied again after about 2 or 3 hours.

Never expose yourself to the sun during the hottest hours: it is estimated that around 50% of ultraviolet rays reach the Earth between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Beware of reflective surfaces such as water and sand: the risk of sunburn increases in the proximity of these surfaces. Finally, remember that, just like the skin, even the eyes can be damaged by solar radiation and therefore must be adequately protected.