What does protected skin mean?
The ultraviolet rays that are found in solar radiation are one of the main factors that damage the skin, especially in the summer season. We ought to become aware that it is necessary to protect our skin from possible damage, such as solar erythema and premature ageing of the skin.
Solar erythema is a common lesion that is mainly caused by UVB rays, causing redness, pain and even blistering.
Premature ageing is mainly caused by prolonged sun exposure over a long period of time without proper care. Freckles, age spots, wrinkles, and rough skin are symptoms that appear over the years; they are one of the causes of the sun's rays and exposure to UV rays (such as sunbeds, etc.).
Premature ageing is mainly caused by prolonged sun exposure over a long period of time without proper care. Freckles, age spots, wrinkles, and rough skin are symptoms that appear over the years; they are one of the causes of the sun's rays and exposure to UV rays (such as sunbeds, etc.).
Factors that contribute to skin damage
UV rays: There are factors such as the season, time of day, geographical location, and altitude that have an impact on the incidence of UV light on the skin and, therefore, on the damage that the skin may suffer. The information to be taken into account is the following:
How to contribute to skin protection
There are many things we can do to protect our skin from sun exposure. The concept of photoprotection is changing; therefore, we should understand that comprehensive care must also include the prevention of oxidative damage generated by radiation. For this reason, the strengthening of natural antioxidant systems is a priority. Lycopene is a carotenoid that is responsible for preventive action of the damage caused by the sun. It acts mainly as an antioxidant, since ultraviolet (UV) radiation produces an accumulation of free radicals in the skin, thus causing lipid oxidation and the formation of wrinkles and flaccidity. The antioxidant activity of lycopene is effective in combating skin photoaging.
There are many things we can do to protect our skin from sun exposure. The concept of photoprotection is changing; therefore, we should understand that comprehensive care must also include the prevention of oxidative damage generated by radiation. For this reason, the strengthening of natural antioxidant systems is a priority. Lycopene is a carotenoid that is responsible for preventive action of the damage caused by the sun. It acts mainly as an antioxidant, since ultraviolet (UV) radiation produces an accumulation of free radicals in the skin, thus causing lipid oxidation and the formation of wrinkles and flaccidity. The antioxidant activity of lycopene is effective in combating skin photoaging.
