Hair and face sun protection: all the secrets to know

Summer has arrived, bringing with it bright days and the desire to enjoy the sun outdoors. But how can we do this safely, protecting our skin and hair from the damage of UV rays? In this article, we will analyze the main issues related to this topic and try to provide you with remedies to make the most of this summer. 

Hair: problems and solutions of sun exposure

Summer is the season of sun, sea, and... stressed hair! On one hand, the sun can give our hair golden highlights and a healthier appearance, but on the other hand, excessive exposure without the proper precautions can cause various problems.

What damage can the sun cause to hair?

• Cuticle damage: The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair that protects it from external agents. UV rays can damage the cuticle, making it rough and raised. This can lead to dry, brittle, and frizzy hair, more prone to breakage and split ends.
• Loss of keratin: Keratin is a protein that gives hair strength and elasticity. UV rays can degrade keratin, weakening the hair and making it more fragile and prone to breakage.
• Discoloration: Exposure to the sun, especially for those with colored hair, can cause a gradual fading of the color, making it less vibrant and more dull.
• Breakage of disulfide bonds: Disulfide bonds are the chemical bonds that hold together the proteins in hair. UV rays can break these bonds, making hair more fragile and prone to breakage.
• Premature aging: The action of UV rays can accelerate the aging process of hair, making it grayer and thinner.

How can we protect our hair from sun damage?

Let's now look at some tips to follow to prevent and treat the damage caused by these issues.

•  It protective spray for hair both before and after exposure, 'it must become your best friend: an essential product for summer, to be generously applied all over your hair before sun exposure. Choose a spray' with a protection factor suitable for your hair type and under the conditions of exposure. 
• To prevent hair breakage caused by overexposure to the sun, use balms, masks, and moisturizing creams specifications for hair. Our Recovery hero it's a fabric mask that gives strength and vitality to fragile and fine hair. The hair appears healthier right from the start thanks to the complex of essential amino acids present in the mask. Among the moisturizing and nourishing ingredients, we find flaxseed oil and organic macadamia oil. 

Use Recovery Hero also as a treatment after the beach. The mask utilizes the thermo-heat effect that promotes the absorption of the moisturizing oils contained within it, to help you restore lost hydration. The result is a soft and shiny mane once again. 

• A wide-brimmed hat helps protect hair from direct UV rays. especially during the hottest hours of the day. Regarding this last part, if possible, avoid direct sunlight for prolonged periods, especially during the central hours of the day (between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM).

Skin: problems and solutions of sun exposure

"Sun exposure, although pleasant and beneficial for psychological and physical well-being, can cause various skin problems if proper precautions are not taken."

What damage can the sun cause to the skin?

• Sunburn: They manifest with erythema, pain, swelling, and in more severe cases, blisters. They are caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) B rays.
• Sun allergies: Reactions of the immune system to sun exposure, which present with skin rashes, itching, hives, and, in some cases, fever and malaise. They can be triggered by medications or cosmetic products applied to the skin.
• PhotoagingEarly skin aging caused by chronic exposure to UV rays. It manifests with the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, skin laxity, and loss of elasticity.
• Skin tumors: Excessive exposure to UV rays is the main risk factor for the development of melanoma and other skin cancers.

How can we protect the skin from sun damage?

Let's now see some tips to follow to prevent and treat these problems.

• Limit exposure: Avoid the sunniest hours (between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM) and seek shade.
• Apply sunscreen or a BB cream with SPF: The application of products that protect you from the sun is essential at all times of your day and in any context, not just when you choose to expose yourself to the sun for tanning. So remember to apply a product with UVA and UVB filters even when you go to work, go out to have fun, or during your hobbies. If you want to combine the functionality of sunscreen with a touch of unifying color, you can choose a BB cream.  BBiome SPF30, it might be just what you need! It is a cream with a colored emulsion to which we have added UVB and UVA filters for the protection of your skin. 

• Avoid the use of tanning beds: Artificial tanning is harmful to the skin and increases the risk of tumors.

Summer is a wonderful season that invites us to enjoy the sun, the sea, and the days outdoors. However, it is important to remember that excessive exposure to UV rays can cause serious damage to skin and hair.

In this article we have seen what are the main problems that can result from unprotected exposure to the sun and we have provided some practical tips to prevent and remedy these damages.

By following our suggestions, you will be able to enjoy "the summer in complete safety and without worries, showcasing healthy and radiant skin and strong and shiny hair."