The doctor gave recommendations on the use of cosmetics in the summer

In summer, skin care for the face and body requires special attention due to the increased activity of the sun and heat. The main danger to the skin during this period is ultraviolet radiation, and it is important to use proper cosmetics here. Olga Savinykh, a cosmetologist and trichologist at the Vek Adalin clinic, told about this on Wednesday, July 16.

"It is necessary to choose products where physical photo filters are present: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. That is, you do not need to understand much about the ingredients, just turn over the tube with the product and look for one of these two components. They will protect you more reliably. This is especially true for people who are prone to hyperpigmentation," the expert explained in an interview with Radio 1.

The cosmetologist emphasized that ultraviolet radiation always affects the skin, so it is recommended to apply SPF products 15-20 minutes before going outside. The cream should be distributed over the areas: forehead, temples, cheeks.

"And it's worth updating this product every 2-3 hours, and if we bathe, then even more often," the cosmetologist noted.

Savinykh added that before going for a walk in the sun, it is necessary to take antioxidants — vitamin C, carotene, which will protect the skin and prevent its aging.

The expert clarified that she recommends light products for patients with oily skin and a tendency to rashes — emulsions, foams, gels that absorb excess sebum.

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Earlier that day, Zarema Omarova, a dermatologist, cosmetologist, and co-owner of Dr. Omarov's clinic network, told Izvestia that climate change, intense sun, and flights can be a serious challenge for the skin, so preparations should begin in advance.

She recommended two to three weeks before the trip to undergo a skin biorestructuring procedure using preparations based on hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. These components deeply moisturize the skin, enhance its ability to repair and protect it from free radicals formed under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

Two weeks before the vacation, aggressive procedures should be abandoned — median peels, laser resurfacing and other techniques that violate the integrity of the skin. Instead, mild peels, cleanses, or photodynamic therapy can be performed, which activates the natural resources of the skin.

On July 2, cosmetologist and pharmacologist Yulia Filatova said that retinol has gained a reputation in the field of cosmetology as an effective component that promotes rejuvenation and improves skin condition, while its use requires care. 360.ru .

In May, Dmitry Urman, a cosmetologist, dermatovenerologist, and member of the Russian Society of Dermatovenerologists and Cosmetologists, told the Moscow City News agency that sunscreens with physical filters containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide do not provide adequate protection of the skin from ultraviolet radiation in the heat.