The sharp transition between quarantine and summer disrupted the body's biological adaptation process to exposure to the sun's rays • Even wearing a mask can obscure the danger

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After the closure forced upon us, returning to the routine into the summer with the high temperatures and dangerous sun rays requires us to prepare accordingly. 

"People are thirsty to go outside and forget that the sun is strong," warns Miri Ziv, deputy chairman of the Cancer Society. "We are required to stand far away and often long queues are formed outside the open malls, so we need to be careful about hat, sunglasses, long and airy clothing. And apply sunscreen. It's important to remember that even if there are clouds, the radiation these days is strong and damaging to the skin. "

Dr. Nurit Harel, co-chair of Dr. Fischer's Association, adds: "As a matter of course, the transition from winter to summer allows the body to adapt slowly and biologically and develop protective mechanisms. This year, due to the closure, there is a sudden transition to a strong sun - a sharp transition to the body that has not been able to develop a defense mechanism. Our sensitivity to the sun is higher, and we must make sure to apply sunscreen every time you leave home. " 

Dr. Lehavit Ackerman, a specialist in dermatology and physician at General Health Services, points out an important point. She says, "People think that if they put on face masks, then they are protected from the sun - which is a mistake. The disposable surgical masks and the cloth masks do not block the sun's rays, so it is imperative to apply under a sunscreen and try except in a makeup layer so that we do not feel sticky and oppressive in combination with the mask. " 

Various rays 

Paula Blick, a natural medicine specialist, notes that sunburn marks are not always noticeable, and that severe pain may appear for up to 48 hours. "When sunburns, it is recommended to cool the skin with lukewarm water or a shower and apply aloe cream or lotion after application. It is also advisable to make soothing home masks, take cucumber, a tablespoon of coconut oil and a handful of coriander leaves, grind all ingredients well in a blender and spread the paste on the burned skin. "

Nancy Yerchey, director of training at L'Oreal Israel, adds: "There are more products that are suitable for sensitive skin, which contain antioxidants, various vitamins and skin care products. The role of the cream is not just sun protection. This year, because we have to spend many hours With a mask and busy downloading and repurposing it several times a day, you should do it gently so as not to create skin irritation. Choose a product that is labeled 'sensitive skin' and contains antioxidants, thermal water, vitamins, and a wide range of sunscreen protections. "

The expert interviewed points out that the wide range of sun protection products offered on the shelves does not necessarily indicate their ability to protect the skin more, and there is no connection between the product's effectiveness, texture and price. "It is worth choosing a product of a recognized company with seniority in the marketing of sun protection products and having the product approved by the Ministry of Health," says Dr. Harel of Dr. Fisher.

"The difference in price is also sometimes due to the additional ingredients found in the product beyond the threshold requirements required by the Ministry of Health. It has moisturizing ingredients that nurture the skin and a product that also protects against infrared rays and the blue HEV is more expensive than sunscreen that protects only from UVA and UVB rays."   

Spray or lotion?

Asked about the innovations this year in sun protection products, Dr. Harel says: "Every year, we are looking for a new approach that will make people use the product. For example, transparent sprays that evaporate and leave no sticky feeling on the body, stick-shaped sunscreen for comfortable carrying, and creams that cover all types of sun rays. "

Dr. Ackerman adds: "The public saying that less transparent spray is not true is wrong. Sprays are more convenient than smelling preparations, usually of a milky-white texture. The problem is that because it is a transparent spray, it is easy to miss areas on the skin. In terms of efficiency and composition of materials, it's the same as emulsion. "

The dilemma of whether to buy a product designed for children individually and parents separately, and whether it is important to distinguish between a product designed for the face and a skin preparation, Dr. Ackerman makes it clear: "If it is a family with children older than one year and children who do not have sensitive skin or a specific problem, Everyone can use the same preparation - including the body and face. There is no need to go into unnecessary expense for some preparations. Babies up to the age of one, people who have medical problems and skin problems - they have special hypoallergenic preparations. Those who suffer from oily skin, pimples or wrinkles - it is better to use a dedicated fabric in the fabric. "

Dr. Ackerman adds: "We, the doctors, see sun damage already among young people, around the age of 30, who did not look after their skin when they were adolescents, who 'burned' and suffered from teenage tanning burns. Around the age of 30, they suffer from wrinkles that create an older appearance, appear for pigmentation treatments and skin stains. With all the technological advancements and treatments available, they do improve the appearance of the skin, but there is no treatment that will eliminate the sun damage. It is not possible to repair DNA damage and eliminate the risk of skin cancer, and therefore must protect the skin from sun and little exposure to it from an early age, throughout our lives. "