Sunburn File: the right SOS actions to take
Summer is your skin's number one enemy. What should you do when your skin becomes hot and red from overexposure to the sun? Our beauty expert gives you all the answers you need!
What to do in case of sunburn?
HOW TO RECOGNIZE THEM?
Yes, it's sunburn if...
- Your skin turns red.
- Your skin is sensitive to heat or touch.
- Blisters form after a few hours or days (but this is not systematic).
- Your skin peels in the affected areas after sunburn.
HOW TO REACT?
The right actions to take urgently:
- Immediately flee the sun.
- Cool the skin . The easiest way? Soak the burned areas in a bath for 15 minutes or use a shower jet with cool water, or apply cold compresses or towels to the affected areas.
Caution: Do not apply soap to burned areas, which are particularly sensitive.
HOW TO SOOTHE SKIN?
• By applying a suitable cream.
The right move : Apply a thick layer of the Soothing Day and Night Cream. It immediately relieves redness.
• By facilitating the healing of the affected area.
The right move: Apply a thick layer of the Absorbent Mask to the injured areas. Leave it on for at least two hours, or even overnight! This action promotes healing thanks to the particularly anti-inflammatory action of clay and zinc. Don't forget to gently rinse the area to remove any remaining residue.
AND ON THE EYES?
Did you go out without sunglasses? Ouch, ouch, ouch. You've got sunburned eyelids!
Don't: Apply any treatment to this extremely delicate and very thin area.
IOMA's advice:
Follow a good grandmother's advice to soothe your eyelids! Let two green tea bags steep, then soak them in a bowl of iced water to cool them down and apply them to your eyelids until you feel a soothing sensation.
WHAT TO DO TO AVOID PEELING?
Nothing is more unsightly than alopecia areata... Follow our tips to avoid the "peeling skin" phase.
• Drink water regularly
Before, during and after sun exposure , hydrate yourself as much as possible. Drink water and remember to apply your sunscreen regularly.
The right move : Apply your after-sun moisturizer every evening. For the face, use the Youth Hydration Cream generously.
• Limit your exposure
Especially the first few days! Avoid the hottest hours (12 p.m./2 p.m.), take advantage of them to have lunch and then take a restorative nap! Be careful of overexposure to the sun, it's the surest way... to age faster!
• Exfoliate lightly
The right step: A very light scrub helps eliminate dead cells that are still invisible and maintain a harmonious tan. Are you already peeling? Start with the intensive rehydration step before scrubbing, with the Gentle Exfoliating Emulsion , avoiding the eye area.
The recipe for summer!
The Rio cocktail!
Refreshing and very colorful, it will take you on a journey to Brazil... warmth and a change of scenery guaranteed!
THE INGREDIENTS:
- Half a glass of orange juice.
- Half a glass of lemonade.
- 1 tablespoon of grenadine.
- 3 lime slices.
- Ice cubes.
PREPARATION:
- Fill the glasses halfway with ice cubes.
- Add the lime slices.
- Pour the lemonade halfway into your glass.
- Add the grenadine and finally the orange juice.
- Mix and enjoy!
