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Skin Care for the Beach Beauty

Visit the beach on any hot summer day and you are likely to find a wall of sun and ocean worshiping individuals, couples and families. This is true around the world. Very few people hate the beach. In fact, it seems to be ingrained in our DNA to love it. However, the sun, salt, and sand come with a unique set of skin care challenges.

It is pretty easy to find opinions on the best ways to take care of your skin, look great at the beach, or take care of the damage that the sun and surf do – but not so easy to find a single comprehensive source that gives solid advice on all three. That is why, with beach season rapidly approaching (and already here in some parts of the United States and beaches in the southern hemisphere), we put this together.

Preparing for the Beach

Exfoliate and moisturize to help turn over your epidermal layer of dead skin cells and look your best to hit the beach.

We really appreciate the tips that WebMd gives for getting beach beautiful ready and want to share those with you.

  • Stock up on full, or broad spectrum sunscreen that is not expired, is at least SPF 30, and is water-resistant. Make sure that you apply the sunscreen liberally and reapply it at least every 2 hours. Don’t forget your lips, tips of your ears and toes.
  • Exfoliate and moisturize to help turn over your epidermal layer of dead skin cells and look your best to hit the beach. Use the moisturizer liberally and apply it while your skin is still wet in order to lock in more moisture.
  • Skip the tanning salon and use a self-tanner to get a warm glow instead of mid-winter white. This will help you have color without the risk of UV radiation that causes skin damage such as wrinkling and dangerous cancers.
  • Get rid of winter calluses with a salt scrub and pumice stone, followed by a good thick moisturizer that is made for your feet.
  • Remove hair via waxing or depilatory a few days before you go to the beach to prevent chafing and irritation.
  • Wear protective gear such as a wide brimmed hat that gives you protection from every angle of the sun. Long sleeve cover ups serve the same purpose.
  • UV protective sprays and leave-in conditioners can help protect your hair, along with your skin. If you have thinning hair, make sure to use a sunscreen on your scalp.

In addition to that advice, you should:

Eat a good diet full of skin enhancing vitamins like A, C, E and D and lean proteins.

  • Eat a good diet full of skin enhancing vitamins like A, C, E and D and lean proteins.
  • If you use retinol, or other skincare products that make you exceptionally sensitive to the sun you may want to temporarily discontinue its use, or take extra precautions to protect your skin.
  • Hydrate. Make sure that you arrive at the beach fully hydrated and drink plenty of water while you are there, more than you usually do if you are sweating.

Skin Care at the Beach

  • Don’t get sunburned. If your skin starts to turn pink reapply sunscreen again and leave the sun. It just isn’t worth the consequences.
  • Pay attention to the impact of the salt of the ocean on your skin. As your skin puckers it is becoming more dehydrated and will take longer to plump back up.
  • Stay hydrated. Drink a lot of water and then more. Avoid alcohol and caffeine as those will help to dehydrate you.
  • Pay attention to what hours are the most harsh for UV radiation at your location during the time period you are there and adjust your beach time to avoid it.
  • Take a big umbrella and spend your time under it and encourage your family to spend as much time as possible under it as well.
  • Be cognizant of mosquitoes and other biting insects. Some of them carry disease and others are annoying and can cause irritating and unsightly bumps on your skin. Use an insect deterrent. Make sure that you treat bites quickly and effectively.
  • If you are unlucky enough to be stung by a jellyfish while you are playing in the surf make sure that you treat the sting with vinegar.

After the Beach Skin Recovery

Beach Skin Recovery

  • Treat skin damage and redness quickly. Applying ice water with a washcloth will help to provide immediate relief, and then using MDSUN’s Soothener which is an extra-gentle, soothing skin essence is perfect for any skin type, especially for post-treatment and sensitive skin. The high percentage of hyaluronic acid and gluconolactone not only calms irritations and replenishes the skin with intensive hydration, but also protects cells against free radical damage and aids in collagen formation. Moisture-bursting and effective antioxidants, such as vitamin B and green tea extract, provide additional nourishments, calm redness, and aid overall skin wellness.

  • Take a cool shower to wash off the salt, sweat and sunscreen and immediately apply repairing moisturizer to your body. Pay close attention to rehydrating your face with a product that is made for rejuvenation. MDSUN Super Intensive Moisturizer is one of the best products available to give you an immediate post beach boost. This can be put on your lips as well as the backs of your hands for added moisture.

Add

MDSUN Super Hydration B Serum

into your daily routine. It is enriched with sodium hyaluronate and pro-vitamin B5 to deeply hydrate and retain water. The antioxidants will go to work to soothe your skin and eliminate signs of sun-induced aging and will help your skin look just as good as it did before you were at the beach.

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