Tanning masks

To reduce the impact of ultraviolet radiation on the skin, you can use creams, lotions, oils, and sunscreen masks.

For many, tanning, especially in the summer months, becomes a major problem. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the level of melanin in the skin increases, which makes its color darker. Some, due to the nature of their professional activities, have to spend a long time under the open rays of the sun, which leads to an intense tan.

Tanning is a result of the skin's fight against ultraviolet radiation. When the skin tone acquires a beautiful golden hue, it means that the skin has coped well with its functions, but when redness, burns, and soreness of the skin appear, damage to skin cells appears, which leads to premature aging.

Tanned skin began to be considered a sign of health and beauty only at the beginning of the 20th century, after scientists proved the benefits of sunlight, which is necessary for the synthesis of vitamin D, which helps strengthen bone tissue. However, excessive tanning not only spoils the skin externally (redness, pigmentation, peeling, etc.), but also significantly increases the risk of developing malignant skin tumors.

In people with fair skin, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the level of folic acid in the blood quickly decreases, which is important for hematopoiesis, DNA synthesis, spermatogenesis, etc. For this reason, doctors recommend abstaining from direct sunlight in the first weeks of pregnancy.

But it is not only pregnant women and fair-skinned people who need to limit their sun exposure; this applies to people of any age and gender.

Sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation is individual and depends on a number of factors (mainly on skin type). People with light and red hair are at risk – they burn faster in the sun, and pigment spots appear on their skin. Dark-skinned people get a beautiful tan faster, while in most cases not getting sunburned.

It is recommended to use such protective equipment with the appearance of the first spring sun and, especially, in the summer months, when the skin's sensitivity to the sun's rays is highest.

Under the influence of the sun, the load on the antioxidant systems of the body increases, therefore, when choosing a sunscreen, give preference to those that contain antioxidants. But still, the priority when choosing sunscreens is UV filters that absorb or reflect ultraviolet light. The effectiveness of a sunscreen depends on the SPF factor, which will allow you to spend longer in the sun without exposing your skin to danger (burns).

Benefits of sunscreen mask

Tanning masks, when used regularly, restore skin damaged by sun rays.

Natural components included in the masks enhance the protective properties of the skin, restore damaged cells, promote the production of collagen, elastin, and some masks also have a lightening effect.

A sunscreen mask will help reduce the risk of malignant skin lesions, benign tumors, papillomas, and pigmentation.

Usually, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the skin becomes dry, irritated, and fine wrinkles appear on it. Sunscreen masks will help moisturize, soften the skin, and remove redness.

If your skin is burnt, you should not use masks with aggressive ingredients (lemon juice, cinnamon, mustard, etc.).

Before applying the mask to your face, you need to test a small amount on another tanned area of skin (on the wrist, elbow, etc.).

It is recommended to do any mask a few hours after tanning; before applying the mask, you should not steam the skin, as this will cause it to lose even more moisture.

Sunscreen Mask Recipes

Sunscreen masks will help to whiten excessively tanned skin a little, moisturize it and saturate it with nutrients.

Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the skin loses a lot of moisture and becomes thinner.

For dry skin, a mask with fermented milk products is recommended. The simplest mask is a mask made from sour milk or curdled milk, which is applied to the skin every evening for 15-20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.

A parsley mask is suitable for any skin type. The root of the plant is suitable for making a tincture, which is used to wipe the face (pour boiling water over the crushed root, leave for 24 hours and strain).

A mask made from egg white, juice of one lemon, 10-15 g of sugar, 100 ml of water, 60 g of honey and 80 ml of hydrogen peroxide (3%) moisturizes the skin well. The mask is applied to the skin for 15-20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.

For dry skin, a mask with cottage cheese and yogurt (kefir) or with wheat (potato) flour and lemon juice 1:1 is also good.

Lemon is good for skin lightening. It is often used after sunbathing, for skin pigmentation, freckles. But masks with lemon (especially concentrated juice) are contraindicated for sunburn.

A mask with lemon and honey has a good moisturizing, nourishing and lightening effect against tanning. To prepare, you will need the juice of one lemon and about 100 g of honey. All components must be thoroughly mixed and you can use it. The mask is applied for 15-30 minutes.

For oily skin, use a mask made from egg white, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1-2 tablespoons of oatmeal (or fatty cottage cheese and ½ teaspoon of honey).

A mask with cottage cheese, egg yolk and 2 drops of hydrogen peroxide will revive your skin and give it a healthy color. Apply the mask to cleansed skin for 15-20 minutes.

Fresh cucumber will help restore your skin after sunbathing. For the mask, you will need a small cucumber, grated on a fine grater, mixed with nourishing cream. For oily skin, use cucumber juice with vodka (1:1, leave for 24 hours). Soak gauze napkins in the resulting mixture and apply to the face (for convenience, you can make slits for the eyes), after 15-20 minutes, rinse the face with cool water.

Almonds and milk will help get rid of tan, smooth and moisturize the skin. To prepare the mask, several nuts are infused for 12 hours in a glass of milk, then the mixture is ground using a blender or meat grinder and applied to the skin for 10-15 minutes.

A good remedy for sunburn is clay:

• mask with colorless clay and chamomile flower tincture – for 5-10 minutes
• mask with green clay and water, suitable for oily skin, has nourishing, moisturizing, whitening properties
• mask of blue clay (2 spoons), badyagi ointment (1/2 spoon) and clean water for 5-7 minutes. Before using the mask, you need to test for sensitivity.
• mask with dry yeast and milk – for 20-30 minutes.

Reviews of sunscreen masks

Sunscreen masks are quite an effective means of whitening the skin after prolonged exposure to the sun.

According to reviews, masks with lemon and cucumber have good whitening properties. However, when adding lemon, it is important not to dry out the skin even more, so after the masks, it is necessary to apply a nourishing and moisturizing cream to the skin.

Masks with milk, fermented milk products, honey – help restore skin smoothness, healthy color, eliminate fine wrinkles, nourish and moisturize.

It is important to use sunscreen masks not only after the beach or a long walk in the sun. Such masks can be used regularly throughout the summer to reduce the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and preserve the youth and beauty of the skin.