Life Hacks For Sunbathers (11 Ways To Protect Yourself From Ultraviolet Radiation)

Why do we easily exchange the coordinates of great colorists and share the names of our favorite masks, but no one discusses the strategy of sun protection at hen parties? Very, very in vain - after all, this is exactly the information that can not only be useful, but also potentially save our lives. So as a useful topic of conversation, we offer the latest news from the world of SPF and the best protective products.

K-beauty is back with us

Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach & Lily, wears one sunscreen on top of another. “I tend to get dark spots quickly, so I try to always use a variety of remedies,” she says. "After cleansing and toning, I apply an antioxidant serum to neutralize free radicals caused by UV radiation and impurities, then a layer of Lagom Cellus Sun Gel with SPF 50 and finally I use CC cream, which also has SPF." Sounds impressive, but it works super efficiently.

Simple moves

Sometimes creams with mineral filters form on the face the appearance of the thinnest ash film, which makes the skin look paler. “It is clear that no one wants to look like a black sheep when everyone around them is chasing a tan,” agrees MD, dermatologist Heidi Waldorf. - It is not at all difficult to solve this minor problem - you need to change the usual scheme and apply such drugs in a different way. They cannot be rubbed into the skin in traditional circular motions. This can lead to the fact that small protective particles will accumulate in certain places (in wrinkles, nasolabial folds) and spoil the overall appearance. So use straight, unidirectional movements: from the nose to the ear, from the middle of the forehead to the hairline. Spread a small amount of cream in a thin layer and wait until it is absorbed, only then add the next layer."

Leading the way

“Apply sunscreen lotion before you're dressed,” says Becky Van Dijk, co-founder of We Are Travel Girls (@wearetravelgirls). - This way you will not miss the place that is covered by your clothes or bikini. Plus you won't smear sunscreen around the edges of your swimsuit. And don't forget about the super-vulnerable spots: lips, ears, chest and upper arms and legs."

Sunscreen milk for face and body Waterlover Sun Milk SPF 30, Biotherm

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Invigorating application

Well-known London dermatologist Helen Marmour never keeps her SPF cream warm, always choosing a colder place for it. “On the beach, I keep my sunscreen spray in my cooler bag to keep the active ingredients from spoiling in the hot sun. Plus, it is very pleasant to feel the chilled cream on a heated body. It is so refreshing that you want to reapply it every hour (which corresponds to the desired repeat time)."

Children's room

If your skin behaves like a child, use a baby cream. “For more and more frequent owners of sensitive skin, I recommend choosing sunscreens with physical (non-chemical) blockers such as zinc oxide,” says Olga Savitskaya, MD, dermatologist. “This is where baby sunscreens come in handy. The only inconvenience is that at first they will be white on the skin, but give them a minute, and all the excess will be absorbed."

Repetition of the past

“As soon as I put on sunscreen on the beach, I set a timer on my phone that should go off after two hours, including a really disgusting song. Then I put the phone in a bag with a clasp next to the product, says Jennifer Goldstein, beauty director at Marie Claire US. "Since I have to go to my bag to turn off the music, there is not the slightest chance that I can ignore the reminder to reapply the cream."

From head to toe

Do not spray. That is, spray them, but don't stop there. Sylvia Gomez, a professor at the Madrid Skin Research Center, says people generally do not rub sprays into their skin and stay on the beach with striped protection. “According to the rules, the procedure should be as follows: in a well-ventilated area, keep the product at a distance of 2–3 cm from the skin and spray, covering area by area with a spray, until all skin shines,” Sylvia recommends. - Then rub the product into the skin and let it absorb a little. When picking up sunscreen spray, remember that it is not a fragrance. You must be covered from head to toe."

Sun spray SPF 50, Avène

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With your own hands

The tinted face cushion is an ingenious invention. Often such products have quite a decent SPF level, but Soko Glam co-founder Charlotte Cho (and again a Korean trace!) Came up with what else you can do with cushion if you absolutely do not want to have even light makeup on your face. “You can make a compact and handy 'sun protection device' yourself,” she shares her know-how. - Take tweezers and remove the sponge from your cushion that has run out of toning fluid. Clean it well with an oil-based cleaner and fill the empty container with sunscreen, then put in a new sponge. When you press the cushion you get a dose of SPF that can be applied quickly and comfortably to your face."

Signal system

"Stick to the sunlight sensor," advises Claire Noel, a renowned Parisian beautician. - My UV Patch, LRoche-Rosay, is a skin sticker that measures sun exposure. It's thin, flexible and easy to use. With its help, through a mobile application, you can not only constantly monitor the situation, but also track the time when it is time to leave the sun and move into the shade."

Put it on immediately

“Sun protection clothing is not a myth or a fantasy,” says Sofia Groscher, editor of Red magazine. - Moreover, it does not have to look strange, but, on the contrary, can look really glamorous. For example, the long-sleeved swimsuit MarHoffman. It has a UPF (UV protection) of 50, which blocks almost 98% of UV rays. Always combine long sleeves with a classic wide-brimmed hat. Not necessarily as wide as the iconic Jacquemus hat, but with a brim of at least 10 cm to protect the scalp, hair and earlobes, which people traditionally forget to apply cream to. By the way, glasses are also worth considering. The ideal frame should be large enough to protect the skin around the eyes and have polarized lenses with UV filters. But everything "reflective" should be avoided:mirrored glasses look cool, but they redirect UV light onto your cheeks."

Until it's not too late

“Freckles are one thing, but age spots are quite another,” explains Natalya Zhludova, cosmetologist of the Bely Sad Health and Beauty Center. - If age spots have appeared recently, then it is not necessary to immediately resort to "heavy artillery". The problem can be solved with a combination of salon and home care, such as Fire & Ice from iS Clinical. But I emphasize that we are talking about an average degree of pigmentation, and this is a relative concept, and the course should be prescribed only after diagnosing the condition of the skin. The Fire & Ice ritual includes two masks: the first - warming - peeling with niacinamide, which enhances microcirculation and helps eliminate stains; the second is a cooling jelly with hyaluronic acid, mint and rosemary, which provides a lifting effect. For summer, this is the perfect story that not only counteracts hyperpigmentation,but also moisturizes and refreshes the skin."

Restoring emulsion After Sun Intensive Recovery Emulsion, Shiseido