How to prepare and protect your skin from the sun

Preventive care to protect the skin is fundamental. We’ll tell you how to prepare your skin for summer and how to protect yourself from the spring sun. Do not underestimate these first rays. Although slightly dimmer than the ones you have to face in July, they are the ones that test your skin and measure its level of strength. It’s time to activate your facial and body preparation protocol to prevent sun damage in summer. Whether you expose yourself to solar radiation directly—lounger mode—or not, it is time to start preventive care to protect your skin from the sun naturally and strengthen it. Remember that your summer tan begins to take shape now, and that the side effects of the sun are also prevented from today.

TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN NATURALLY

If you are an obedient follower of expert advice, surely you have already habitually incorporated the use of a moisturizer with SPF into your beauty routine and you don't forget to apply it before leaving the house, even if it is cloudy or the thermometer reads 8 degrees.

If you don’t do it, now there are no excuses. The level of radiation has nothing to do with the outside temperature, and ‘running errands,’ practicing outdoor sports, or eating on a terrace can compromise the health and even the youth of your skin!

This is on the defensive level, but you can also go on the offensive and start the operation now to achieve a perfect tan without your skin suffering for it: cosmetics, diet, treatments, nutricosmetics… Shall we take it step by step?



DIET TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM SUN RAYS: FOODS THAT ACTIVATE MELANIN

Yes, there are foods that act as the best of photoprotectors or the best of tanning activators. And we are not speaking exclusively of the carrots that many sun-worshippers begin to consume in May.

Nutrition is key to strengthening the skin, activating melanin, counteracting the effects of solar radiation, and even lengthening your tan.

Do you want to know which vitamins and active ingredients you should introduce into your diet starting now? We’ll tell you which ones they are and in which foods to find them in the highest percentage.

Beta-carotene. Protects against ultraviolet sun rays while helping to achieve a more beautiful and uniform tan. Red or orange foods announce their presence: carrots, pumpkin, tomato, watermelon…

Amino acid L-tyrosine. It is a wonderful precursor to melanin found to a greater extent in legumes, nuts, and bananas.

B-complex vitamins. Protect against oxidative stress, stimulate cell renewal, hydrate, and prevent photo-aging caused by the sun. Poultry and dairy are some of their best sources.

Vitamin C. It is a great preventative for side effects of the sun such as wrinkles or sagging due to its action against free radicals and its ability to naturally increase the skin's collagen production.

Vitamin E. Fundamental for its antioxidant and nourishing role. You can find it in large doses in avocado, eggs, or nuts.

Do you think you aren't ingesting a minimum of these nutrients daily?



NUTRICOSMETICS. STRENGTHENING THE SKIN TO FACE THE SUN

No matter how much you protect yourself, it is necessary to reinforce the skin beforehand so that it defends itself better against solar aggressions and, incidentally, to make it look elastic, healthy, and with a much more beautiful and lasting tan.

There are supplements that are specific to fulfill this function:

Summer Glow by Aime. Contains an essential combination of natural carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals to prepare the skin, boost, and prolong your tan. Its secret is its formula: it contains resveratrol, selenium, and vitamins C and A, which help protect cells against oxidative stress caused by sun exposure.



TREATMENTS TO PREVENT SUN DAMAGE

At Beldon, we give them great importance. These are the ones we recommend to our clients before they prepare for their vacations or change their wardrobe.

Moon Bath Treatment

This body hydration and exfoliation ritual manages to restore health to the skin of the body so that it recovers its radiance and softness. All this thanks to the active ingredients of the peel performed in the protocol and the rest of the customized active ingredients that help to recover hydration levels and nourish the skin.

The treatment ends with the application of a nourishing mask that raises body temperature and a relaxing massage with specific oils.

It is perfect for obtaining a uniform and luminous tan and allows the skin to properly absorb sunscreen.

Sublime Tanning Ritual

It helps prepare the skin for solar overexposure and also allows you to enjoy a golden and uniform tan before your vacation.

The ritual begins with a deep exfoliation of the body and face that allows for adequate skin preparation and continues with the application of a product that helps stimulate tanning. The protocol ends with the application of a body and face self-tanner.

The skin remains smooth, hydrated, and protected against solar radiation while achieving a natural and luminous tan.

PROTECTION AND PREVENTIVE CARE

They don’t have to be specifically for the sun, nor come in orange packaging, but they must be full of treating active ingredients and have a high SPF. This is about non-solar cosmetics that protect the skin from the sun.

Photo Reverse by Esthederm. This is an anti-spot treatment that protects the skin from the sun. Especially designed for pigmented skin, it fades and prevents dark spots, lightening them progressively.

Sun Drops by Dr. Barbara Sturm. This light-textured SPF 50 serum cares for the skin and protects it from UVA and UVB rays. It contains cassia extract, vitamin E, and beta-glucan to prevent oxidative damage, and purslane to soothe the skin.

Velo X by Ayuna. This velvety-finish cream forms a soft veil on the skin that protects it from eight external factors: pollution, oxidation, solar radiation (UVA, UVB, IR, and visible light), and hydro-lipid and microbiota imbalances, while repairing your skin.

Advanced Day Total Protect by Medik8. Combines comprehensive protection against environmental contaminants with deep hydration and SPF 30 to help prevent premature skin aging.

Sensiderm Sun Cream SPF50 + by Dr. Schrammek. Its advanced formula combines very high protection with a light texture. It is absorbed quickly and does not leave a sticky film on the skin. Fragrance-free, it is perfect for dry and sensitive skin.

Mesoprotech Light Water Antiaging Veil 50+ Mesoestetic. An ultra-light SPF50+ anti-aging fluid with rapid absorption for normal and combination skin that provides hydration and prevents the destruction of collagen, elastin, and laminin.



At Beldon Beauty, we know that the first step before undergoing any treatment or starting to use a cosmetic should always be a prior diagnosis. We invite you to stop by and tell us your summer plan—dates, destination, etc.—so we can offer you a 100% personalized pre-sun routine. The only thing we can guarantee is that you will never go out on the street again without a sunscreen cream.