The heat has arrived and so has our desire for the sea, sun and… a tan! But let’s be careful because with the first exposures to the sun, a sunburn could appear on our skin. Let’s see together what the remedies are and how to prevent it thanks to sunscreens.
What is sunburn?
Sunburn is a skin burn that appears at least 4-12 hours after exposure to the sun's rays and that remains confined to the photo-exposed areas. The main symptoms consist of pain and burning in the affected body regions, while the cause of the skin manifestation must be sought in exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It could also cause allergies, manifesting itself with itching and redness that are more or less intense, marked and extensive.
Let's do prevention!
First of all, let's take prevention against sunburn . It only takes a few precautions, and the sunscreens in the products help us protect our skin. There are 2 types of sunscreens : physical and chemical. Physical filters are those capable of reflecting and/or diffusing ultraviolet radiation including visible light, while chemical filters are those capable of absorbing UV radiation through an action mechanism that could be defined as similar to that exercised by melanin , the natural pigment responsible for tanning . The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) indicates the degree of protection and must be chosen based on the type of skin, exposure to the sun, and any pathologies.
Against sunburn we use sunscreens and SPF15, SPF30, SPF50 protections
We recommend some products with SPF15 such as the Sun Beauty Body Milk Lancaster and the Sun Beauty Face Cream spf15 Lancaster , specifically for the face, both discounted at -20%. From the Australian Gold line instead we recommend the Instant Bronzer SPF 15 , a sun cosmetic with a protective action and enriched with a natural bronzer that gives the skin an immediate superficial color.
If you prefer a much higher SPF, we recommend: the Australian Gold Instant Bronzer SPF30 , or the -20% SPF50 protection that you will find in Lancaster products, such as the Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream and the Sun Beauty Satin Dry Oil , which leaves the skin with a wonderful dry, satin finish.
For SPF50 protection we recommend Lancaster Sun Beauty Body Milk SPF 50, which offers broad-spectrum protection and helps you achieve a luminous, even tan.
What are the remedies for sunburn?
The most effective remedies include:
- wet and cold dressings and compresses,
- application of semi-solid preparations (gels, creams, ...) based on cortisone.
Immediate complications may occur in the presence of bullous lesions that, once ruptured, give way to more or less large skin erosions subject to possible infections. In more serious cases, please consult your doctor!
Tanning yes, but in safety and protecting our skin. If you need advice on which SPF to use or which sunscreen to buy we are at your disposal! You can also write to us on whatsapp and book a personalized consultation just for you!
The article Tanning: sunburn, remedies and prevention with sunscreens comes from Vittoria Profumi .
