Skincare before and after a beach vacation

Going to the beach is really nice, but you can easily get sunburn. Don’t worry! The following skin care tips below will definitely help you protect your skin before the strong sunlight on the beach.

What is the cause of sunburn?

Sunburn is caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. When sunburned skin often appears red or feels extremely burning, in more dangerous cases, blisters may be present. After 2-3 days, the sunburned skin area will be darker than other skin areas on the body, and at the same time begin to peel.

The condition of sunburned skin affects badly to your skin. During prolonged exposure to the sun, the skin does not produce enough melanin to protect from the effects of ultraviolet rays, which are harmful to the skin. So taking care of your skin before and after going to the beach is extremely necessary.

Prepare your skin before going to the beach

In order to have healthy skin that is strong enough to “fight” the sun and sea breeze, you need to taking care of your skin well enough before going to the beach. The first step to do is to exfoliate the skin so that the skin can absorb the nutrients in the most absolute way. In addition, it should also provide enough water so the skin can be healthy from the inside.

To be able to supply water in the fastest and most effective way, you can use water-supplying supplements or add a variety of fruits that are good for the skin. At the same time, basic skincare steps are also necessary for you to have fresh and healthy skin during the beach trip.

Skincare on the beach trip

People with lighter skin tones catch the sun faster, tan more easily, and vice versa. To help the skincare process after going to the beach to become faster and more effective, using sunscreen on the beach time is extremely necessary. In particular, you need to reapply sunscreen at least 2-3 hours after going to the beach. Not only that, the sunscreen you bring during the trip to the beach needs to be able to resist UVA and UVB rays, have water and sweat resistance. Besides, the use of wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses is also very important.

Skincare after the beach trip

After a wonderful beach vacation, the first thing to do is take care of your skin, especially your facial skin. If you do not have good aftercare for your skin after the beach day, you can face dark spots, hyperpigmentation… To be able to effectively nourish the skin after going to the beach, you first need to wash your face with cold water to reduce redness and immediate irritation. After that, it is necessary to carry out the process of healing the skin by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin. At the same time hydrate the whole body.

The next step in the process of restoring this condition is to increase the moisture content of the skin and hydrate the entire body to regenerate from the inside out. Besides drinking water, juices rich in vitamins A, C, and E such as tomatoes, carrots, oranges, grapefruits, etc. will be really good for skin health at this time. You can use night moisturizers or nourishing water charging gel to accelerate the effect of restoring moisture to the skin.  Finally, take an early break to compensate for your health and help your skin relax.

How to use sunscreen effective when going to the beach?

• Apply cream 20 to 30 minutes before going outdoors or going to the beach. This helps the cream to fully penetrate the skin and create a film to protect the skin from UV rays.
• You should reapply every 2 hours for optimal skin protection.
• Apply sunscreen with the right amount. Do not apply too thick or too much amount of sunscreen.
• Use sunscreen specifically for face and body.
• Before applying sunscreen, you should apply a layer of moisturizer to keep the skin moist. Because salty sea water will cause your skin become dryness.

Note: The information in the article is for reference only, please contact your doctor, pharmacist, or medical professional for specific advice.