To avoid depleting your youth and health capital, discover our tips for effectively protecting your skin from the burning summer sun.

The herald of beautiful weather, the king of our holidays and the liberator of bad weather, we love and adore the sun. Although in many ways it does us good (it boosts morale and the immune system, promotes the synthesis of vitamin D in the body, soothes eye fatigue and so many others...), it can, when abused, cause us quite a bit of harm. It is no longer a secret, the abuse of the sun can cause real dangers to health, including the most extreme: skin cancer. The parental monologue regarding the proper application of sunscreen has never been a way to spoil our summer holidays, but it is indeed a serious recommendation.

What can be the dangers of the sun?

Just a reminder, the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause more or less irreversible damage. For the skin: sunburns, 2nd or even 4th degree burns, brown spots, white spots, depigmentation, early appearance of wrinkles (skin aging) and above all cancers (melanomas and carcinomas.) But also for the eyes: serious corneal lesions, cataracts or retinal degeneration, are dangers that should not be taken lightly. As for heatstroke and sunburn, the latter act sneakily in the evening after prolonged exposure, they are not pleasant, and can be more or less serious. 

Knowing when to expose yourself to avoid dangers

Protecting your skin, first and foremost, means being well informed. Understanding the dangers and knowing how to avoid them is 90% of the work. The sun does not have the same intensity depending on the different times of the day… We know, it is sometimes very tempting to enjoy a sunbath during lunch break, but it is preferable to avoid all direct exposure from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (the sun reaches its zenith at 12 p.m., at a picnic or on the beach we eat in the shade). To enjoy a real tanning moment in complete serenity and treat yourself to a beautiful tan, you can allow yourself from 4 p.m. and no earlier!

The good habits to adopt for protected skin

In addition to paying attention to your hours of sun exposure, there are also good habits to adopt to pamper your skin against UV rays.

Essential sun protection:

We obviously think, and first of all, of sunscreen. So yes, it is a good barrier but it is not infallible! First of all, you must choose a good one, preferably ocean-friendly if you plan to swim, sunscreens can be a dangerous pollutant for marine wildlife. Then, you must remember to reapply it, especially after a moment in the water. For it to be effective, we must apply it approximately every two hours… Nowadays there are a multitude of different sun protections, there is the authentic cream, but also foams, milks, oils or even spray waters! To each their preference, as long as it is properly adopted. Be careful to always favor a minimum SPF 30, or more if the skin is prone to sunburns. Last point, remember to protect your lips with a special summer lip balm! In the evening after a day in the sun you can add an ultra-hydrating and plumping lip balm. 

Wearing suitable clothing:

The sun can also wreak havoc during a trip to the city. In summer, a walk in the blazing heat is enough to be a danger! If we absolutely have to go out during the sun's zenith hours, we make sure of our outfit. First, we think about covering our head to avoid heatstroke. Fortunately, this year again, headwear is more than trendy. Bucket hat, beret, newsboy cap, cloche hat or cap, it's as you like! On the accessory side, we go for sunglasses to protect our eyes to the max from UV rays. Obviously, we make sure to choose lenses bearing the CE standard (CE3 or CE4) and we wear a t-shirt or a shirt covering at least the shoulders and the chest! 

Preparing your skin beforehand… How? 

It is increasingly recommended to prepare your skin before summer. Especially for people with fair, sensitive skin or those who suffer from sun allergies (also called phototoxicity). There are several methods, notably that of gradual exposure ! The sun peeks out after months, it is tempting to give in to an intense tanning afternoon under the first rays, but it is not a good idea! Our skin requires gradual adaptation. We start slowly, one hour here, one hour there… We think about courses of dietary supplements. In the form of gummies, ampoules or even capsules, the dietary supplement you choose must suit your body. If you have doubts, check with a healthcare professional. To prepare your skin, we also think about what we put on our plate. From the month of May, we eat seasonally and we rely on colorful fruits and vegetables, gorged with vitamins and beta-carotene that will saturate the epidermis, enrich it with antioxidants and form a natural protection against the aggression of UV rays. Beautiful skin always requires good hydration! To be protected, the same applies! We rely on a combo of gentle exfoliation and moisturizing body cream to keep the skin permeable to the hazards of the sun throughout the summer. Note that regular exfoliation in this season also helps maintain a beautiful uniform tan.

Repairing your skin after the sun:

We prepare beforehand, we repair afterwards! Even very well prepared, the skin can suffer from the sun. You must always remember to pamper it after your daily outings. An after-sun milk or vegetable oils will do the trick to soothe the attacked epidermis. The ideal and natural tip against sunburns? Aloe vera gel (neutral and organic) whose healing and antibacterial properties work miracles on slightly burned skin. As for the facial skin, to keep it in shape, never skip your facial care routine! It is very important.

Attention, we avoid UV machines:

Last recommendation, and not least. They have long been recommended to prepare the skin for the sun or more superficially to keep your golden complexion and tanned skin during the winter… Today the danger of these machines is well and truly proven. The use of a UV booth absolutely does not prepare the skin, it is even the opposite, artificial rays oxidize melanin which has the consequence of considerably harming the skin's sun capital.

Did you know? The eyes must imperatively be protected from the sun. Wearing a cap, a hat, a visor and sunglasses does 90% of the work. But did you know that eyelashes also play a major role in protecting the retina from UV rays? To be sure to have your eyes 100% protected, take care of your eyelashes with our ROSELASH serum, which ensures healthy eyelashes thanks to its natural formula enriched with biotin!