Summer is just around the corner, long days in the sun too! And while the sun has plenty of health benefits, it can also be dangerous if we're not careful. It is therefore imperative to protect yourself properly to make the most of the good exposure during the summer.
The benefits of the sun.
First of all, the sun is a real anti-depression. It makes you friendly and in a good mood! Sunlight and more specifically the blue part of the light spectrum has a drastic effect on our mood. In short, the lower the light, the more depressed you are. This beneficial light is rare in autumn and winter, which can cause seasonal depression in some people.
The sun is also extremely good for our bones since vitamin D, also called the sun vitamin, is necessary for the fixation of calcium on the bones. Most of this vitamin is synthesized by our skin when it is exposed to UVB rays.
In addition to putting you in a good mood, sunlight strengthens the immune defense capacities in case of infection. And it's again thanks to the blue lights produced by the sun! These stimulate the activity and mobility of T lymphocytes which are the key cells of the immune system. The sun is therefore undeniably an ally for good health!
The harmful effects of the sun.
Despite its very positive effects on health, the sun can also have devastating effects! Painful redness, blisters, fevers or chills, you know that sunburn can quickly ruin part of your vacation Due to overexposure to ultraviolet light, sunburn is a real burn..
Premature aging of the skin is also very common among people who often expose themselves to the sun. Indeed, the skin stops the majority of UV to preserve it. However, with age, more and more UV passes through the skin barrier and creates oxidative stress that damages skin cells. The skin will thus relax and lose its elasticity. The importance of preparing your skin before and protecting it during exposure is therefore essential to keep it healthy!
Prepare your skin for the sun:
Here are some tips on how to properly prepare your skin for the sun before the warm weather arrives!
First, it is advisable to eliminate toxins that may have accumulated during the cold seasons. Indeed, the skin tends to accumulate toxins due to the use of products with rich and concentrated textures. These toxins tire and asphyxiate the epidermis. It is therefore important to drain your body by doing a good detox to help our organs eliminate these toxins more easily.
Consume beta-carotene! It helps to prepare your skin for the sun. It allows the stimulation of melanin which is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin. We do not hesitate to consume plenty of cooked sweet potatoes, raw carrots or even cooked spinach before summer in order to take the maximum of beta-carotene and stimulate our melanin as much as possible.
Finally, never forget that good hydration is the key to healthy skin. So before summer more than ever, it's a daily step that should not be neglected. Washing with a natural shower gel brings softness and hydration to the skin. Then, in the morning it is advisable to apply a light cream and in the evening a more oily cream. It is also important to drink at least one and a half liters of water a day.
Protect yourself properly from the sun.
After preparation comes protection!
In the sun, it is recommended to regularly wear sunscreen with a UV protection factor of at least 30. It is best to use a natural sunscreen that gently protects the skin. Exposure to the sun between noon and 4 p.m. is not recommended, this is the time of day when UV rays are the most intense and the most dangerous (even if we know that it itchs to expose ourselves at this time to tan even faster!!)
Our Q.Re Solar
Our brand new Q.Re composed of NutroxSun, lycopene, lutein and copper will be your best ally this summer for the preparation of your skin but also to protect it during exposure..
Always with a single capsule to be taken per day, it helps in the production of melanin in order to activate the tan more easily and thus prepare the skin for exposure to the sun. This Q.Re also delays the onset of sunburn while reducing the signs of sun-induced aging of skin cells. Your perfect ally for an optimal tan without the unpleasant surprise of sunburn!
If there is a Q.Re to put imperatively in your suitcase this summer, it is this one. So don't hesitate!!