Attention attention, girls! Summer is here and between us, what a wonderful season, right? Whether it’s taking that photo in natural light, going to the pool, waterfall, beach or even just relaxing at home.
And obviously the hottest days of the year also represent a very specific desire: the perfect tan, right? However, in addition to having the famous “golden skin”, it is necessary to be very careful about the sun, as explained by Dr. Danilo Henrique Couto de Morais, specialist in Dermatology at the BWS-Pele Saudável Institute, in todoteen.
“We can’t help but be reminded that behind a beautiful color are the risks that sun exposure can cause, ranging from burns, to aging and even skin cancer.”
Today, with the evolution of sun protection, we know that there is the possibility of tanning without necessarily running the risk of burning your skin. Remembering that the best time to expose yourself to the sun is before 10am and after 4pm, where there is a lower incidence of UVA and UVB rays.
Danilo also states that the sun is very important for helping the production of vitamin D, which is essential for our body, but 10 minutes of exposure is enough for this, you know?
And take a look at our 5 tips for responsible tanning!
- Use sunscreens specific to your skin to help protect it and also maintain a long-lasting tan;
- Don’t give up hats, sunglasses (which protect the retina of your eyes) and drink lots of water;
- Invest in eating foods containing beta-carotene, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, and dark green leaves. In fact, such foods help with the immune system and work as antioxidants.
- After sunbathing, use soothing moisturizing creams that help a lot in the process of repairing damage caused by the sun;
- Don’t forget that your entire body needs to be protected, including your lips, scalp and hair.
Source: Terra
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