Beware of photoaging! 8 tips to effectively resist UV rays

Long-term exposure of the skin to various light radiation will cause various aging phenomena, such as rough, sagging skin, wrinkles, pigmentation, etc., which is the so-called photoaging phenomenon. How can we improve the body's resistance to ultraviolet rays and reduce skin aging? You can start with the following points.

Vitamin C is the "eternal beauty product". If you want to have healthy, bright skin that is not easily sunburned, almost every dermatologist will ask you to eat 2-3 servings of high-vitamin C fruits every day, such as guava, kiwi, strawberry, cherry tomatoes or citrus fruits.

Red, orange fruits and vegetables and dark green leafy vegetables, such as carrots, mangoes, tomatoes, papayas, water spinach, etc., all contain large amounts of carotene and other phytochemicals, which help to resist oxidation and enhance skin resistance. However, you should not eat too much of this kind of food, otherwise it will make your skin look yellowish.

Isoflavones in soybeans are a type of plant estrogen that also has antioxidant properties. They are an indispensable food for women to maintain shiny and delicate skin. Among soy products, tofu and soy milk (it is recommended not to add sugar) are better choices, while other processed soy products, such as dried tofu and bean skin, have much higher calories than ordinary tofu. 100 grams of traditional tofu contains about 50-88 calories, but Japanese fried tofu contains 385 calories, so it is best not to eat too much.

For the skin, the oil you eat can be an "angel" or a "devil", the key is what kind of oil you eat. The vegetable oils in nuts are mostly rich in vitamin E, which can help resist oxidation, eliminate free radicals, and reduce the harm of ultraviolet rays. In addition, if you usually eat white rice and white bread, it is recommended to abandon them and eat whole grains instead! Because "the coarser the food you eat, the finer the skin will be."

Numerous scientific studies have cleared chocolate of its injustice, proving that it is a good food that is beneficial to health, because chocolate contains a variety of rich antioxidants, such as cocoa polyphenols and flavonoids, and moderate intake is good for the skin. Currently, you can buy 100% pure dark cocoa chocolate powder without added sugar and creamer on the market. Just mix it with hot milk and add a little brown sugar, and you can enjoy a cup of delicious and mellow hot cocoa.

In fact, as long as you don’t go out or stay in the sun for a long time, the focus of daily protection is generally on the tens of minutes on the way to and from get off work.

You can choose a sunscreen with a higher index (SPF25, PA++ and above) and divide the amount you apply at one time into two parts: apply it once 30 minutes before going out, and when the skin has fully absorbed it and no longer feels sticky, apply it again before going out. This can basically ensure complete protection during the journey.

Reapplying sunscreen every hour or two is indeed a hassle for anyone. In fact, if the room is equipped with sufficient isolation and protection measures, such as UV isolation curtains, and if people do not sweat too much, they do not need to repeatedly apply high-factor sunscreen.

For those who are used to wearing makeup, you can choose to apply a high-factor transparent sunscreen first, then apply a high-index sunscreen foundation before going out, and then supplement it with a powder with the same effect.

If you don't use foundation or makeup, you can also carry a day cream with less protection (SPF15-25, PA+ or ++) and apply it after cleansing your skin after lunch or before leaving get off work (you can choose to wash it off thoroughly or use a waterless cleanser).

Since day creams generally have good moisturizing and nourishing functions, they can also effectively improve the problem of dry skin in air-conditioned rooms. Of course, if you need to go out, the safest way is to apply high-factor sunscreen in advance to protect your skin.