Summer, sun, vacation time! What could be nicer than traveling to a dream holiday destination, lying down by the pool or beach, and enjoying the sun? As relaxing as a dip in the sun may be for us, with increasing duration and without specific preventive measures, it can mean a lot of stress for our skin.
So that you and your most significant sensory organ get through the holiday season well, we have put together seven tips for relaxed skin on the summer holiday.
Prepare the skin early for the holiday
When the long-awaited vacation is near, it is advisable to prepare the skin for the trip and moisturize it early. Whether moisturizing care such as a face mask or a cream – it is essential to support the moisture content in the skin to prevent it from drying out while on vacation. If traveling by plane, you should have a travel-size moisturizing cream or a moisturizing spray in your hand luggage. These can help if you feel your skin is tight or irritated due to the dry air in the cabin.
Wear the right clothes
Nothing protects our skin from direct sunlight like opaque clothing. A lovely beach dress and a straw hat at lunchtime can prevent an unpleasant sunburn or sunstroke. Dark and tightly woven clothing protects better than light-colored clothing.
Not without a water bottle!
Especially in sun-intensive holiday regions, where the thermometer regularly cracks the 30-degree mark, the water bottle should always be your faithful companion. The longer you lie on the beach and are exposed to the blazing sun, the more moisture you lose. The skin can appear dry due to moisture loss and increasingly lose its elasticity. Therefore, the motto is: drink, drink and drink more – preferably several liters of water daily. However, foods containing water, such as fruit and salads, can also help to maintain our fluid balance. So you should also think about an adequate supply of water after the holiday and drink at least 2 liters per day. This is good for your skin and can contribute to its regeneration. An increase in moisture, therefore, leads to
Feel free to look for a shady spot
Since the UV radiation is usually particularly intense in the midday hours, it is advisable to avoid lengthy and direct exposure to the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. A lounger with a parasol or a shady spot at the beach bar can not only be very convenient for the skin, especially at lunchtime.
