Ten treatments to avoid before going to the beach | The nation

Before going to meet the sun, sand and sea, it is necessary to refrain from performing certain aesthetic treatments that can contribute to sensitizing the skin, causing allergic reactions, burns and hair damage.

For example, it is not recommended to undergo peeling, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion a week before going to the beach, since the skin is very sensitive.

It is also not convenient to do keratin, chocotherapy, dyes and straightening, since they will lose their effectiveness on contact with seawater and chlorine. Leave them for after the trip or have them done at least one month before the trip.

In detail. After a peeling, the skin is very sensitive, so it is not necessary to sunbathe.

If you have acne, delay using creams that contain tetracycline. If this antibiotic comes into direct contact with the sun, it can cause an outbreak. The same happens with retinoic acid, contained in creams to treat acne and others that slow down aging. They can cause excess sensitivity.

Hydroquinone, a substance contained in creams to treat stains or to whiten, should not be used if in contact with the sun, as it causes irritation.

Avoid drinking beverages or using citrus-based treatments, as they can stain the skin. For the same reason, during your stay on the beach, do not undergo exfoliations or massages that use these fruits. If these procedures are practiced, let it be with ingredients that have relaxing effects on the skin; For example: oatmeal.

Do not practice microdermabrasions before the trip, as they sensitize the skin.

During the stay at the beach, avoid using creams for stretch marks, in order to prevent an allergic reaction.

Waxing or razor hair removal are not recommended due to the sensitivity and breakouts they could cause. In case you have to, choose an electric shaver.

If you are used to tattooing eyebrows, eye lines and lips, do not do it before the trip.

As for hair treatments, it is not recommended before going to the beach to have chocotherapy, floritherapy, keratin, straightening and dyes, since the sun, seawater and chlorine in swimming pools wash these products.