As day by day July slips away from us, many have already headed to one of the seaside destinations, but for most, the real summer vacations and holidays will come towards the end of July and in August. That's precisely when the sea is warmest, but also when the sun is strongest!

Applying effective sunscreen with SPF 30 is excellent protection that our skin will greatly appreciate. When directly exposed to the sun, sunscreen will prevent sunburn, provided it's applied regularly, meaning every two to three hours, and this should be done even after every dip in the sea…

Exposure to sunlight, heat, and sea breeze that refreshes us further dehydrates the skin. Due to lack of moisture, wrinkles appear, and the process of premature aging begins. Therefore, after sun exposure, the skin needs to regenerate, heal what is weakened with our help.

NiKEL Tips

1. Use refreshing floral water as often as possible, which can instantly refresh and cool the skin. The best choice is floral water made from rose petals, which refreshes, moisturizes, soothes the skin, reduces redness, and rejuvenates…

2. Give preference to strongly moisturizing products made from natural ingredients. An excellent choice for post-sun care is a product containing water trapped in a semi-permeable shell of natural liposomes that easily penetrate the epidermis and deliver water where it is most needed. Thanks to liposomes, the prolonged release of the active ingredient into the deeper layers of the skin is possible.

3. An exceptional ingredient for skincare comes from carrots, which with their beneficial properties protect and renew damaged skin and act to extend the tan while preventing inflammatory processes. Carrot oil nourishes the skin, is extremely effective in case of irritation and sunburns. It contains a high level of beta-carotene and vitamins. Vitamins in carrot oil are vitamin A, which deeply regenerates the skin, vitamin C, and B-group vitamins such as niacin. In addition, carrots contain calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and other phytonutrients. This orange vegetable, consumed as food (grated carrot salad with a few drops of olive oil is exceptional!), has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces the risk of eye diseases, stops diarrhea, helps with anemia, and promotes skin tanning.

Whichever innovative product for caring for sun-kissed skin you choose, it's important to apply them to clean skin, still moist from showering. Although someone might think that there won't be anything wrong if the product is applied to skin bathed in seawater, of course, that's not the case because the product may react poorly to the sea salt remaining on the skin…

WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO

In addition to products designed to promote skin regeneration, we can do a number of things to help keep the skin healthy, preserved, fresh, and moisturized.

• It's not at all good to jump into a cold shower with a body heated from sunbathing. It's too much of a shock for the skin, so it's better to first cool down a bit in the shade and then go for a relaxing shower. After showering, the skin should not be vigorously rubbed with a towel to increase blood flow, as is commonly thought, but should be gently dried by patting to avoid additional irritation. Apply moisturizing cream or lotion immediately after showering, as this instantly restores moisture to the skin, which is the best thing you can do for sun-irritated skin.

• When outdoors, wear light clothing made of natural materials and a wide-brimmed hat…

• By taking quality skincare products, we nourish and protect the skin externally, but by consuming larger quantities of fruits and vegetables to supply vitamins and phytonutrients and by ingesting sufficient amounts of water, we strengthen it from within. Since exposure to the sun leads to increased sweating and water loss from the body, it's necessary to increase water intake to compensate for the loss.

NiKEL Recommendation

There are innovative products composed of the highest quality natural ingredients that will provide deep care for the body's skin after sun exposure. Rose butter is one of them. The preparation with divine texture that melts under the fingers is irresistibly rich, and it hides oils of wild rose, almond, sunflower, jojoba, avocado, and cocoa butter, as well as plenty of vitamin E, all of which protect, rejuvenate, and firm the skin. Coconut butter with Carrot is natural and preservative-free, a balm rich in natural oils and vitamins, it protects and nourishes even the most sensitive skin. It has rejuvenating, regenerative, and soothing effects. It naturally protects the skin from harmful UV rays, accelerates tanning, and prolongs the bronze tan. After sunbathing, it soothes and relaxes the skin, guarding it against premature aging. It's an ideal product for daily care for the whole family. For intensive facial care, SILKY Night Balm will provide intense skin regeneration, promoting skin cell renewal. The result of using this innovative product from the award-winning collection is hydrated and nourished skin, with reduced wrinkles and completely eliminated uncomfortable feeling of tight skin. For intensive hydration, NiKEL recommends the use of Evening Primrose Oil in combination with Control 365 Insert Aqua or Hyaluron cream.