How to take care of atopic skin in the summer

Taking care of your skin is one of the most important ways to keep it healthy, especially in the summer. At this time of year, external factors tend to dry out and irritate your skin, so keeping it well hydrated is essential.

When this situation (dry, dehydrated, rough or scaly skin) keeps recurring, it may be due to a flare-up of atopic dermatitis.

Although the symptoms of atopic skin usually improve during the summer, as the sun produces an immunosuppressive effect that reduces the skin’s reactivity, you should be carefulwith prolonged exposure to the sun and bathing, as they are highly irritating and can worsen the condition.

To help you protect your skin, Probelte Pharma is going to give you some tips on how to take care of atopic skin.

Tips on how to take care of atopic skin in the summer

At this time of year it is important to follow the skin care tips below:

• Use sun protection specifically for this type of skin, with hypoallergenic, non-irritating ingredients. It is important that you apply it 30 minutes before you are exposed to the sun and before bathing, especially when you are going to be in a swimming pool, as it will act as a protective barrier against chlorine (an irritant). It should also be reapplied every time after bathing.

• Use moisturising cream after bathing. It is important to choose a cream with highly moisturising active ingredients that help to restore the skin’s health, such as aloe vera, sweet almond oil, olive oil, etc.
• Choose make-up with UV protection, which helps to protect you from the sun, preferably enriched with moisturising active ingredients to maintain the health of your skin.

• Wear cotton clothing and avoid synthetics, which cause excessive sweating because they make your skin hotter and, as a result, irritate it.

• Be careful with air conditioning, because when it is used too much, it creates cold and dry environments that are harmful, as they dry out your skin.
• Look after your diet. Believe it or not, taking care of your diet is essential for the health of your skin. Eat more fruit and vegetables, which are high in vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, water and fibre. This will help your skin cells to protect themselves against damage from free radicals and photoageing and it will promote their regeneration.
• Drink at least 2 litres of water a day. This will help to keep your body properly hydrated and, of course, help to protect your health.

You can also take 100% natural food supplements with active ingredients that help to improve the health of your skin and, therefore, avoid dermatological problems. One such supplement is Keriba Forte with POMANOX®, which is composed of an extract from whole fresh pomegranates and contains 220 mg of punicalagins, polyphenols with powerful antioxidant properties that protect you against UV radiation, while also preventing the appearance of blemishes and the formation of wrinkles.