5 easy steps to remove sun tan

 

Boom! The hot summer season is here. I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin and the gentle breeze in my hair...

Hold on! Hold on! Before you start romanticizing about the summer may I offer a different POV?

The sun tanning is one of the most dangerous things you can do to your skin.

what is skin tan?

There is no such thing as a healthy tan. A tan is the visible sign of DNA damage to your skin and it is the body’s defense against UV rays.

When you tan, melanin (skin pigment) rises to the surface of the skin. The result is the darkening of your skin’s natural color.

Here, I am sharing some skincare routine products to protect your skin from sun damage and get rid of the tanning you have gotten from sun damage.

5 Skincare steps for summers to avoid or remove tanning 

Use cleanser

• Cleansing is an essential step in any skincare routine, as it helps to keep the skin     clean and healthy 

• Choose your cleanser according to your skin type and concerns.

•  Cleansers come in different forms including gels, creams, foams, and oils.

•  If you have dry or sensitive skin, look for a gentle, hydrating cleanser that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils.

 Here are a few cleansers that I personally loved for my sensitive combination skin

1.  Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser 

         (For dry to normal, sensitive skin)

     2.  Minimalist 6% oat extract gentle cleanser

3.       The ordinary squalane cleanser.

if you have oily skin or acne-prone skin look for a cleanser with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to help exfoliate and clear the pores.

Here are some cleansers and face wash that I would love to share.

1.       Alpha lipoic + glycolic 07% cleanser

2.       Ethilgo face wash

3.       Salicylic + LHA02% face cleanser

 

Use toners

Toners infuse skin with nutrients, balances pH, brighten tone, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, and boost hydration

Also, it helps to pull out deeply rooted makeup residue, dead cells, and grime from the skin’s pores.

Here are some toners for uneven skin that I personally prefer

1. Cetaphil bright healthy radiance refresh toner                                                                             
   
   
    
2. Glycolic acid toner – while using glycolic acid, hydrate your skin and wear sun protectants daily.
   
   
   

Use serum

Face serums are designed to nourish, protect and hydrate your skin, a face serum is a great next step after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Let’s get into the benefits of using a face serum and how it helps to even out your dull and sun-damaged skin.

                   1.       Alpha arbutin 02%

ü  Reduces pigmentation

ü  Reduces sun tanning in 4 weeks

ü  Reduces acne marks

ü  Reduces dark spots and uneven skin tone

ü  Suitable for all skin types

2.       Niacinamide 10%

ü  Improves the barrier

ü  Evens out skin

ü  Reduces sebum level

ü  Safe for all skin types

3.       2% kojic acid serum

ü  Fights pigmentation

ü  Fades dark spots

ü  Improves skin discoloration

ü  Always do a patch test before using it over the face.

4.       Vitamin c 10%

ü  Brightens the skin

ü  Even out skin tone

ü  Reduces sun damage

ü  Reduces dark spots

ü  Radiates dull skin

ü  Suitable for all skin types

Use moisturizer

Moisturizer is an essential part of the skincare routine as it improves skin hydration and increases stratum corneum water content. Also, it provides a soothing protective film and amplifies the effect of applied products.

 §      For dry skin

1. Marula oil 05% by minimalist
2. Re’equil’s ceramide and hyaluronic acid moisturizer (normal to dry)
3. Cetaphil Dam daily advanced ultra-hydrating lotion
4. Cetaphil moisturizing cream 

 §        For oily and combination skin

1. Vitamin B5 10% by minimalist
2. 1% salicylic acid oil-free face moisture by the derma co.
3. Re’equil’s oil-free moisturizer
4. Sepicalm 03% by minimalist
5. The ordinary natural moisturizing factors + HA
6. 5% vitamin C oil-free daily face moisturizer

Use SPF

Why is sunscreen important?

In recent years the importance of sunscreen has gained significant attention and for good reason.

Many of us associate sunscreen with preventing sunburns, its benefits extend far beyond that.

ü  Protection against UV radiation

ü  Prevents premature aging

ü  Lower risk of skin cancer

ü  Prevents hyperpigmentation and dark spots

ü  Protection against sunburn

ü  Provides natural skin barrier

Here are some beneficial sunscreens for different skin types

§  DRY SKIN

1.       Dr. Sheth’s ceramide and vitamin C sunscreen

2.       SPF 50 sunscreen by minimalist

3.       1% hyaluronic tinted sunscreen gel by the derma co.

4.       Cetaphil sun SPF 50+ light gel

§  OILY SKIN AND COMBINATION SKIN

1.       1% hyaluronic tinted sunscreen gel by the derma co.

2.       Cetaphil sun SPF 50+ light gel

3.       1% hyaluronic sunscreen aqua gel by the derma co.

4.       Acne UV gel SPF 50

5.       Centella and niacinamide sunscreen SPF 50 by dr. sheth’s

6.       Re’equil’s ultra matte dry touch sunscreen gel SPF 50 pa++++

I hope you found this article helpful. if you have any queries let me know in the comment section.

By Ayesha dyer

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