Summer sunburns

July has made its appearance, the temperature has risen for good, people keep on bathing in the sea, while for many this will be a holiday month. Our plans include endless diving in the sea and games or relaxation under the hot summer sun.

The longing to go to the beach and enjoy the sea and the sun is great; however, there is a great risk of getting our skin sunburned, if we are not careful!

What are sunburns?

Sunburns are the damages caused to skin tissues due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

The mildest form of a sunburn is the appearance of redness on the skin, while a more severe form is the inducement of edema and blisters.

Factors that affect the appearance of sunburns

How easily someone can get sunburned, depends on a variety of factors:

• Skin type (light colored ones are more “at risk”)
• Duration of sun exposure
• Time of the day
• Season
• Frequent use of sun protection, etc.

Dealing with sunburns

You have been seduced by the magic of summer, you sat all day at the beach, you forgot to renew your sunscreen and in the end you got “burned”. Do not worry!

Follow these steps and be sure to offer your skin the proper care it needs.

• Hydration: Use moisturizing creams to replenish your skin’s lost moisture and restore its MACROVITA After Sun face & body milk is exactly what you need! With aloe vera, panthenol and olive oil, it softens, soothes and rejuvenates the skin.
• Aloe vera: Aloe vera based products have antiphlogistic and soothing properties, thus, are ideal for skin care after sun exposure. MACROVITA Aloe Vera Gel with calendula and camomile offers relief and deep hydration, while also helping the treatment of damaged skin.
• Panthenol the miraculous: The extremely moisturizing properties of panthenol, make it the best ally for instant relief of the epidermis from solar or thermal burns. OLIVE.ELIA Panthenol Spray stimulates the natural renewal process of skin cells, moisturizes, soothes and provides the skin with elasticity. Do not waste time, try it!

With systematic use of these products and a bit of patience, you will deal with sunburns as quickly as possible. But, next time you decide to go to the beach, avoid the extreme sun exposure, especially at noon, when solar radiation is more intense. And, of course, a sunscreen with high SPF (sun protection factor) is absolutely essential. After all, prevention is the best cure. Right?