In summer, we often believe that the sun "heals" our skin. Acne seems to become more discreet, dark circles fade, and our complexion brightens. And yet...
Too much exposure, too early, too often, weakens the sun's capital and creates a lasting skin imbalance.
Your solar capital is the reserve that your skin has to defend itself and which, once exhausted, never returns.
In this article, we will look at the long-term effects of sun exposure: spots, imperfections, premature aging... We will see how to prevent and treat marks that have already appeared.
Can we enjoy the sun? without damaging your skin ?
It's the big question of summer. Because while the sun is good for the soul (and vitamin D), its rays can also leave their mark on the skin. Focus on its benefits, its harms and the right actions to adopt.
Benefits:
– Promotes the production of vitamin D via UVB, essential for bone and immune health.
– Provides an anti-inflammatory effect beneficial for certain skin pathologies (psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo)
Misdeeds:
UVB : cause sunburn and stimulate tanning at the cost of deep damage.
UVA : penetrate deeply, destroy collagen and elastin, accelerating premature aging.
Prevention – essential actions:
- Use UV screen : SPF 50+, renewed every 2 hours, covering UVA + UVB.
- Avoid midday exposure, wear a hat and cover up.
- Beware of photosensitizers: certain medications (antibiotics, hormone therapy, anxiolytics, etc.) increase sensitivity to UV.
- Hydration & antioxidants: eat fruits and vegetables, drink regularly and apply care rich in vitamin C, niacinamide and retinol.
But then, how Does the sun affect our skin?
Sun exposure, especially when repeated and unprotected, is the cause of many skin imperfections: some are immediately visible, others develop insidiously over time. Here are the main forms:
- Brown spots often appear on the face, décolleté, hands. They are caused by excessive stimulation of melanocytes, the cells responsible for the production of melanin, in reaction to UV rays.
- Melasma is a diffuse hyperpigmentation. It mainly affects women, particularly during periods of hormonal imbalance (pregnancy, contraception). The sun acts as a trigger here, because UV rays directly stimulate the production of melanin in already sensitive areas.
- Persistent redness, The sun acts as a major aggravating factor. UV rays, in addition to heat, cause vasodilation of blood capillaries, making redness more visible and longer lasting.
- Acne, Sun exposure can give the illusion of clearer skin for people with acne, but this improvement is short-lived. When exposure stops, a phenomenon known as “post-sun rebound” occurs. In addition, sun exposure on compromised acne-prone skin can lead to more stubborn pigmentation marks.
- Wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin, Photoaging is one of the most insidious consequences of repeated sun exposure. UVA rays, capable of penetrating deep into the dermis, degrade collagen and elastin fibers. Result: wrinkles appear earlier, become more pronounced and the skin gradually loses its elasticity.
How to do institute treatments protect and repair your skin?
The institute is the ideal place to take care of your skin against the effects of the sun. In the institute, you benefit from personalized advice to optimize the protection of your skin, the intervention of a beautician allows you to achieve a diagnosis specific.
This first step is essential for providing targeted care, capable of effectively preparing the skin for sun exposure.
During the exhibition, and then upon return, support continues with care recommendations.
Objective ? Strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and increase the resistance of the epidermis, while limiting the risks of dehydration, spots or premature aging.
You can also benefit from concrete solutions to correct the visible effects of the sun: pigment spots, pregnancy mask, wrinkles and loss of radiance.
Thanks to innovative technologies such as La Fontaine, it is possible to treat skin imperfections. Our technology helps reduce dark spots, smooth skin texture, stimulate collagen production, and restore radiance and tone to the face. Unlike an approach that masks imperfections, this treatment works for visible and lasting results.
By combining the expertise of your beautician with the effectiveness of La Fontaine, you benefit from personalized support throughout the summer period, to preserve the beauty and health of your skin.
Don't let the sun damage your skin,Find an institute near you.
Want to go further?
Are you a beauty professional?
📺 Participate in our summer webinar series “Skin & Sun”, developed with Cécile MICHEL, Founder of La Skin Académie, to better support your clients before and after sun exposure.
Webinar 1: Before the exhibition
- Understanding the mechanisms of skin exposed to the sun.
- Advise your clients before they go on vacation.
- Offer effective summer treatments (yes, even before exposure!)
- Responding to common objections (“I’ll do that when I go back to school…”)
Webinar 2: After the exhibition
- Assess post-sun skin damage.
- Implement treatments to repair and enhance the epidermis.
- Treat or prevent pigment spots.
- Concrete keys to transforming the start of the school year into a business springboard.
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