As you do with your clothing, with the arrival of good weather you must adapt your skin care routine to the high temperatures. Some of the products that you use to care for your skin contain chemical compounds that, with greater exposure to the sun, can produce unwanted effects. As a general rule, these are those cosmetics that you usually apply at night and that, during the summer, you should reduce their application or eliminate them directly from your beauty routine.
If you have already opened the sun and pool season, keep in mind that products that contain active ingredients such as retinoids or alpha hydroxy acids can put your skin at risk. The photosensitivity of these cosmetics can cause reactions such as the appearance of spots or irritations, flaking of the skin, or even depigmentation. The probability of suffering these adverse effects will depend in part on how accustomed you are to this type of treatment. In any case, you should always apply small concentrations at night and reinforce the use of sunscreens.
Whether you want to prevent damage to your skin, or are considering starting a new routine, we indicate below which products you should avoid until September.
Products with retinol content are used to provide your skin with collagen to restore its firmness and elasticity. This asset derived from vitamin A has multiple benefits, however, new consumers are recommended to gradually introduce it into beauty routines under normal conditions.
Sun exposure after skin treatment with retinoids can cause the appearance of redness, spots and irritations and cause the opposite effect to the desired one, since it will significantly dry our face. If you already use retinol and want to avoid these adverse effects, don't forget a maximum protection sun cream.
This group of active ingredients that you use to exfoliate your skin, such as salicylic, mandelic or glycolic acid, are used to combat acne, as they renew cells and regulate sebum production. These exfoliating treatments leave the pores of your skin open, which leaves it more exposed to the incidence of the sun and the action of ultraviolet rays.
Radiation during a day at the beach could leave burns on your skin, even if you have stopped using the product on those days. That's why applying a strong sunscreen every two hours when you're out and about is crucial.
Vitamin C is a photosensitive active ingredient that oxidizes on contact with sunlight. If you do not combine the products with this component with a sunscreen, you run the risk of irritation or dirt appearing on your skin.
Hydroquinone is a cosmetic component that makes your skin more sensitive to the incidence of the sun and rejects the melanin that intervenes in skin pigmentation.
Essential oils, linked to natural cosmetics, are another photosensitive ingredient that can cause burns or hives on contact with sunlight. On the other hand, the use of sunscreens that contain mineral oils carries a potential risk, if the skin absorbs an excess of radiation.
