So this incident can be regarded as a big lesson for me. In the following years, my sunscreen has almost reached the level of "female star", and I never wore short sleeves in summer. Later, I couldn't resist the temptation of beautiful little slings in summer, and I began to pay special attention to sun protection on my body. But looking back on those days after sunburn is really emmm sour!
So today, let's talk about repairing after sun exposure! After all, summer is coming, right?
Let's take a look at how UV rays sunburn us!
Ultraviolet rays can be divided into three types: UVA, UVB and UVC according to the wavelength. The longer the wavelength, the stronger the penetrating ability. Among them, UVA and UVB can cause relatively large damage to the skin. UVA damages the structure of collagen, the main component of the dermis, which reduces the thickness of the skin and loses its plumpness and hydration. When UVA further reaches the fibroblasts under the basal layer, it inhibits its synthesis of collagen. In other words, UVA will reduce the ability of the skin to produce collagen, causing skin aging.
Friends, UVA is the real killer of "photoaging", because UVB rays cannot enter the dermis of our skin, it just makes us darker and older. If you want to really do a good job of sun protection, you must choose products that strictly prevent UVA. The PA value is Protection of UVA-1, which indicates the ability of this product to resist UVA rays. The more plus signs after it, the more it can block the genetic damage of long-wave UVA to the deeper layers of the skin.
So, what about sunburns? In addition to the sun aging and other problems mentioned above, some inflammatory reactions will occur on the skin after sun exposure. This is the concept of sunburn that we usually agree on. The most common post-sun inflammatory reaction is a burn reaction, commonly known as a panic attack, which can be seen to turn red and black with the naked eye. We've all been in this situation more or less.
Therefore, repairing after sun exposure is actually one of the must-do homework. Studies have found that when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays for 3 hours outdoors, not only the epidermis, but also the cells in the dermis will be damaged, collagen will be lost, and eventually the skin will accelerate aging.
We divide after-sun restoration into several stages.
The first stage is the time to return to the residence after sun exposure. It is about 0.5-2 hours after sun exposure.
At this stage, your skin will feel particularly red and hot, and there may be a tingling sensation. Therefore, the most important thing at this time is to cool down and calm down. Don't use particularly irritating ice water, and don't apply aloe vera gel as soon as it comes up. You can use a cosmeceutical spray, especially one with a pH close to that of body fluids, and spray it like crazy, then dry it with a paper towel, and then spray. Finally, the purpose of slow cooling is achieved.
The second stage is when you need to start soothing and hydrating. Probably after you feel the skin is not so hot, which is about 2 to 4 hours.
At this point, the skin has calmed down, but is in desperate need of hydration, so some soothing gel-textured products or some very mild face masks are good choices. Also, don't forget to keep a bottle of spray handy at all times.
The last stage is the repair period after sun exposure, and some girls may experience peeling. Replenishing oil during this period is also a very important part.
After the aging epidermis is peeled off, the new skin is repairing, and it is prone to skin conditions such as fine lines, so some mild and moisturizing creams will be a good choice.
During the entire repair period, do not wash your face directly with cold water. This is very irritating to the skin and is the wrong way.
The most basic method is to use a lot of spray water to cool the skin. You can also choose to use them to wet your face. Be careful, do not use whitening products or products that are too moisturizing at this time, especially those who have peeled off the sun, let alone use functional skin care products.
LA MER Sea Blue Mystery Conditioning Soothing Mist
Price: 650 yuan/100ml
Recommended reason: Contains energetic negative ion water molecules, natural plant extracts and rose water. The water droplets are very fine, and after spraying, you will feel a lot of moisture on your face. Whether it is exposed to the sun, the wind, or in an environment where the office is exposed to fluorescent light for a long time, it can be used, and it can be improved immediately with a light spray.
Avène Soothing Spa Mist
Price: 186 yuan/300ml
Recommended reason: Even people who don't know much about skin care products are absolutely aware of the existence of Avène spray. Not to mention hydration, it ranks second in Shumin redness, and no one dares to rank first. Whether it is wet compress or simply used as a spray, it can be effective quickly. Be sure to keep a bottle next to sensitive skin.
Aston revitalizing moisturizing spray
Price: 230 yuan/100ml
Recommended reason: A hydrating tool, with particularly good moisturizing properties, the ingredients are Aston's most classic true cell water. The sprayed water mist is very fine, and there is no phenomenon of water droplets flowing down the face. In addition to being used as a first-aid hydrating spray, it also works well for makeup setting. No need to wipe with a paper towel after spraying.
Kiehl's Calendula Soothing Hydrating Mask
Price: 420 yuan/100ml
Recommended reason: Calendula series can be regarded as the star series of Kiehl's. The formula of this mask contains natural calendula and aloe vera essence, which can gently soothe the skin and replenish moisture in time. Use it for post-sun redness, late-night stress, long-haul flights, and when your skin feels irritated with changing seasons. The gel texture is refreshing and non-sticky, and can be used by any skin type. It is recommended to use it 3 times a week.
EVE LOM Hydrating Jelly Mask
Price: 760 yuan/100ml
Recommended reason: The formula contains various moisturizing ingredients and vitamin E, which can improve dry, dehydrated and dull skin. Cream-like texture, light and non-sticky, when the skin is sensitive and severely dehydrated, it is recommended to apply a thick layer before going to bed, and the next day will be much better.
Petrov Cucumber Soothing Hydrating Mask
Price: 388 yuan/150g
Recommended reason: The ace item of Petrov's family can quickly soothe and calm the skin and add a lot of moisture.
