Exposure to sunlight, that certainly can not be called a hot topic ... the knowledge that a bad exposure to sunlight over time can lead to serious illnesses (not to mention skin aging, which accelerates at a phenomenal), not deter the Italians, who, despite the continued information do not give up summer tan and beyond.
The damage caused by improper exposure to the sun, very often are not immediate (if not erythema), but might occur over time, an example can be given from sunspots, which especially when they are small and numerous, they are difficult to be monitored.
The cosmetology in recent years has produced an endless array of solar products, clinically proven efficacy, which to date are the only defense system from sunlight.
The nutritional supplementation, of which I am a supporter, in this case can 'help only from one side to prepare ourselves better tan on the other hand to reduce, though not impact significantly the damage already caused.
The first approach is to know your skin type:
dry
fat
mixed
Dry skin, due to its poor hydration, it is much more 'sensitive and prone to sunburn as well as the early formation of wrinkles, the ideal is to moisturize the skin thoroughly before applying a sunscreen and after sun exposure .
Oily skin, better hydrated and more 'resistant to sun exposure, should not make us complacent, and the use of solar products with sunscreen under 15 (SPF 15 and UVA) is always recommended.
Combination skin, being uneven nature, should be treated according to the area of interest.
The second advice and to know that we are phototype (indicates how our skin reacts to ultraviolet radiation, and this can inche way to tan), here are the definitions (source wikipedia):
Phototype I. Subjects with very fair skin, often with freckles, blond or red hair color, clear eyes. This type of skin is very sensitive, and develops a rash evident to any unprotected exposure alsole. The reaction to ultraviolet radiation is very high, with serious risk of permanent damage. The tan is very slight or non-existent.
Phototype II. Subjects with fair complexion, often with freckles, hair color dark blonde or light brown, light or dark eyes. This type of skin is delicate and tends to burn easily especially after intensive exposure to the sun. The tan is light and gives the skin a golden glow.
Phototype III. It is the most frequent type in Western countries. Subjects with light-brown complexion, brown hair color, light or dark eyes. This kind of can cause sunburn following exposure intensive alsole. The tan is pronounced and homogeneous.
Phototype IV. Subjects with olive skin and dark hair color dark brown or black, dark eyes. This type of skin is not very sensitive and reacts rarely intensive exposure to the sun. The tan is intense.
Phototype V. Subjects with olive-brown complexion, hair blacks, dark eyes. This type of skin never reacts to sun exposure.
Phototype VI. Subjects with black complexion, hair blacks, dark eyes. There is no difference in coloring according to the exposure to sunlight
The advice is always the same, a dermatological control before and after the summer season.
In the next article I will talk about feeding pro-tanning and some supplement that can help reduce the aging-induced photoaging.
Andrea Busalacchi
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