People with fair skin in particular are prone to getting sunburn on their face, which, depending on the severity, is accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain. The particularly exposed areas such as the nose, forehead and cheeks, also known as sun terraces, turn red the fastest.
Can a sunscreen offer a complete UV-protection?
The truth is: Unfortunately, no amount of mineral or chemical sunscreen can protect you 100% from the harmful effects of ultraviolet and infrared radiation on your skin. A sunscreen with SPF/SPF (light protection factor/Sun Protection Factor) 30 reflects or absorbs around 97% of UV radiation, sunscreen with SPF/SPF 50 only slightly more, namely 98% of UV rays. Therefore, sunbathing for too long and exposure to strong UV radiation can lead to sunburn even if you have applied a sunscreen with a very high SPF.
How does the skin react to excessive sun exposure?
Signs of sunburn are redness, a feeling of tightness, itching or pimples. As a result, the reddened skin is stimulated to produce more tanning melanin to protect the cells from damage. However, this skin tan is short-lived. When the sunburn heals, the skin becomes dry and flakes or peels a few days later.
Sunburn ranges from mild redness to blistering, which is consistent with a second degree burn and should be treated like a burn. Sunburn usually takes 2 to 7 days for the acute symptoms to subside.
The known harmful consequences of repeated sunburns and too much sun are accelerated skin aging, pigment spots, the risk of skin cancer (melanoma, basal cell carcinoma) or sun allergy (lucitis).
How to treat sunburn on your face
If your skin is stressed and hypersensitive after being in the sun for a long time, here are some tips to soothe your complexion and speed up healing naturally:
- Cool the skin
Cool your face with a damp cloth or soothe it with aloe vera compresses. However, avoid too cold water to prevent further irritation. - Extra moisture
Skin that is dehydrated after extensive sunbathing benefits from aloe vera gel and high-dose, multimolecular hyaluronic acid. The Magnolia Toner Sensitive provides the skin with additional moisture, relieves redness, tightness and itching. The toner prevents the upper layer of skin (epidermis) from peeling off. The Magnolia Toner is gently applied to the irritated areas of the skin several times a day. Sunburn can dehydrate the entire body. Therefore, drink at least 1.5 liters of water or unsweetened tea to compensate for the loss of liquid.Sunburn can dehydrate the entire body. Therefore, drink at least 1.5 liters of water or unsweetened tea to compensate for the loss of liquid
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- Soothe the skin
Skin that is dehydrated after extensive sunbathing benefits from aloe vera gel and high-dose, multimolecular hyaluronic acid. The Magnolia Toner Sensitive provides the skin with additional moisture, relieves redness, tightness and itching. The toner prevents the upper layer of skin (epidermis) from peeling off. The Magnolia Toner is gently applied to the irritated areas of the skin several times a day. -
No skin-irritating ingredients
Avoid products with irritating and controversial ingredients such as chemical preservatives, sulfates, silicones, emollients, or fragrances that further irritate and dry out irritated skin. Good to know that all myrto facial care products are free of fragrances, alcohol, preservatives, emulsifiers and chemical additives.
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Antioxidants
If you strengthen your skin's resistance to free radicals before summer with suitable care, you will also reduce the risk of sunburn at the same time.Astaxanthin, vitamins A, C, E, bakuchiol and sea buckthorn oil are particularly suitable as antioxidant active ingredients against the damaging effects of solar radiation. Astaxanthin from blood rain algae is considered one of the strongest antioxidants and is known for its photoprotective properties. Sea buckthorn oil contains a high proportion of beta-carotene or provitamin A, vitamins C and E.
It is successfully used in radiotherapy to combat tumors.
To support your skin's defenses against UV radiation, we particularly recommend the Brightening Vitamin ACE Serum, the Vitamin C Serum and the Anti-Pollution Serum.
A healthy diet with regional and seasonal fresh berries, carrots, apples, whole grain cereals, nuts, seeds and legumes also provides the body with important antioxidants and improves your skin's protection against the effects of cell-damaging free radicals.
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Regenerating face oil
High-quality facial oils are cold-pressed, non-comedogenic and organic, free from any additives. They improve the moisture retention of the skin, intensify and prolong the summer tan. When used all year round, myrto facial oils promote the elasticity and resilience of the skin. Argan oil, jojoba oil and grape seed oil are particularly well tolerated when caring for dry, reddened and irritated facial skin with itching, feelings of tightness and pimples.
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Deep-acting face mask
After the UV rays have not only removed moisture from your skin, but also your skin's own lipids (fats), the rich myrto face masks offer the deep-acting after-sun care that your stressed, sun-damaged skin now needs to replenish its storage depots. The face masks contain powerful active ingredients and high concentrations of antioxidants. They rebuild the skin's protective barrier, improve moisture retention, and smooth and soothe the complexion.
