5 ways to restore skin after going to the beach using kitchen ingredients
(Baonghean.vn) - Skin care before going to the beach, limiting the harmful effects of sunlight, sea wind, dirt when going to the beach and how to restore are 3 steps that cannot be skipped if you want to keep your skin youthful and healthy after each trip to the beach.
Before the trip
Taking good care of your skin before going to the beach is one of the important steps to help you protect your skin effectively. Things to note before the trip:
+ 2 - 3 days before going to the beach, limit exfoliation on the face and body to avoid thinning the skin and making it more susceptible to sunburn.
+ Moisturize and drink enough water to maintain natural moisture for your skin because during the trip, your skin will definitely dry out more or less due to the sea breeze.
+ Use masks that help increase the skin's ability to resist the sun, such as tomatoes or green tea, to prepare for exposure to intense sunlight during the trip.
On the trip
When going to the beach, you will definitely be exposed to a lot of sunlight, sea breeze, and dirt, so your skin can easily become sunburned and dry. Here are some measures to limit the harmful effects of these factors on your skin:
+ Choose a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, with the ability to block UVA and UVB rays (PA+++ or Broad spectrum), and is water and sweat proof. Moisturize before applying sunscreen.
+ Sunscreen must be applied 30 minutes before going to the beach, reapplied 30 minutes after sun exposure, and then reapplied every 2 hours.
+ The amount of sunscreen when going to the beach is enough for the body from 25 - 30g (about 6 teaspoons), for the face is 2.5g.
+ Children must have their own sunscreen.
Some notes when using sunscreen:
- Try to avoid water after using sunscreen. If you go swimming, you need to apply a new layer of sunscreen after swimming.
- Avoid applying cream to sensitive skin areas such as around the eyes, mouth...
- Avoid strenuous physical activity, which can cause sweating and cause the sunscreen to wash away.
- Even if you apply sunscreen, you should still wear a hat and sun-protective clothing, especially when going outside between 10am and 3pm.
After the trip
After a long vacation with blue sea and golden sunshine, the skin will be especially fragile, dry, sunburned and dark. Please refer to the following methods to restore the youthful, healthy look of the skin:
Egg whites:Beat the whites of 2-3 eggs and apply to damp skin. Let dry naturally, then peel off and rinse with clean water. The enzymes in egg whites help repair damage caused by sunlight to the skin, while also soothing the pain caused by sunburn.
Olive oil:Add about 3 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil to your bath and soak for 15 minutes. Olive oil moisturizes, reduces dryness and flaking of the skin, and helps improve skin tone.
Rice water:Take rice water and mix it with a little warm water, apply it all over your body after bathing. Rice water has the effect of whitening the skin, effectively restoring sunburned skin.
Cucumber:Mash 2 cucumbers and add a little fresh milk to form a thick mixture. Apply on skin for about 30 minutes then rinse with water. Cucumber soothes the skin while fresh milk moisturizes and whitens the skin effectively.
Yogurt:Apply plain yogurt to your skin, let it dry naturally, then rinse with cold water. Yogurt contains zinc and lactic acid, which are very helpful in treating sun-damaged skin.
