Grooming is your priority, you have to guard, not to age prematurely. Find out which clothes, accessories and items are essential for you this summer.

Clothing and accessories

In summer it is important to wear a hat and cotton clothing during outdoor activities., as they retain approximately 90% of UV radiation. Synthetic fabrics, like nylon, only retain 30%.

Avoid sun exposure between 10am and 4pm (summer time). Tents used on the beach must be made of cotton or canvas, materials that absorb 50% from UV radiation.

Another item that is extremely important is sunglasses., que previnem cataratas e lesões à córnea.

solar filter

Must be applied daily, and not just in leisure time, even on cloudy days. Products with Sun Protection Factor (FPS) 15 or 20 can be used on a daily basis; e o FPS 30 or higher is ideal for longer exposure to the sun (Beach, swimming pool, fishing etc.).

Apply the product 30 minutes before sun exposure so that the skin absorbs it. Reapply it every two hours, but be careful, this time decreases if there is excessive sweating or if you enter the water. Apply the protector evenly to all parts of the body, this includes hands, ears, nut, feet.

Don't forget to protect the scars.
In children, start using sunscreen from six months of age, using a suitable protector. Children and young people need to get into the habit of using sunscreen daily, because 75% of radiation accumulated throughout life occurs in the range between 0 e 20 years.

black skin

People with dark skin have protection “natural” of the skin due to the greater amount of melanin produced, But you can't forget about photoprotection, as they are also subject to burns and skin cancer.

Lots of water

Increase your fluid intake in summer and drink plenty of water, fruit juice and coconut water. Every day, apply a good moisturizer, which helps maintain the amount of water in the skin between 10% a 30%.

Food helps

Some foods can help prevent sun damage to the skin, like carrot, pumpkin, papaya, apple and beet, as they contain carotenoids, substance that deposits on the skin and traps ultraviolet radiation. This substance is found in orange or red fruits and vegetables..

In the bath

Use soaps compatible with your skin type. The water temperature should be cold or warm, to avoid drying out.

Source: Brazilian Society of Dermatology