Until the beginning of the 20th century, tanning was considered a " But with the light hand of Coco Chanel, who got burned in the sun during the cruise, he entered the ubiquitous fashion, displacing aristocratic pallor in the popularity ratings..

Since then, tan hunters have not missed the opportunity to soak up the sun, whether on paradise islands or local beaches, and with the invention of the solarium, stand in line for a dose of endorphin and vitamin D in the cold winter season.. By the way, it is this design, almost from the moment of its appearance, that doctors tend to blame for all the troubles associated with premature aging and deterioration of skin health..

But is the solarium such an infernal machine or, on the contrary, is it a real gift for humanity Understand this issue Passion. ru was helped by Ekaterina Medvedeva, dermatocosmetologist at the clinic Otari Gogiberidze "

Sunbathing: pros and cons When we talk about solarium, we can't help mentioning its benefits for our health.. In our latitudes, active sunbathing is limited in time: for example, in winter, late autumn, early spring, we are actually deprived of this joy.. But it is under the influence of active sunlight that the body produces enough vitamin D, or rather, its main variety - the D3 group.. It is she who helps to synthesize calcium in the body, helping to strengthen bones, increases immunity and the production of serotonin and endorphins..

Of course, in various articles you can read information that vitamin D is also obtained from food, but in order to get a daily portion of the “sunshine vitamin”, you need to eat at least 2 kg of cod liver, 3 kg of carrots or the same amount of potatoes per day.. And such a diet in our life, you see, does not seem possible.

Do not forget about the obvious plus: tanned skin looks healthier, pores, blood vessels, inflammation are invisible on it, visually it seems smoother, so a visit to the solarium serves as a kind of lifesaver, especially during the cold period.

Another thing is that in our country the culture of consumption of such solar baths has not yet been fully formed..

Many people, guided by the well-known phrase “it won’t be enough”, are ready to visit the solarium several times a week and “deep-fry” for at least 15-20 minutes. At the same time, they often forget to follow basic safety rules, for example, do not use creams with SPF protection, do not moisturize the skin after procedures, rarely go to a beautician for aesthetic procedures for the rehabilitation of the dermis.

And in the end they get what they deserve, including the notorious premature aging of the skin.. The fact is that in the solarium we are affected by one spectrum of rays - A-ultraviolet. Since they are located close enough and do not dissipate, we do not get a tan gradually, like on the beach, but immediately (by the way, this is why it turns out to be a yellowish-brown shade).

Fans and lovers of long and frequent sunbathing have no idea what happens to the skin at the moment when they “bask in the sun”. Sunburn is a protective reaction of the skin to a burn, which is expressed in the appearance of pigment on it, but the rays penetrate deeper, namely into the dermis.. Here they begin to carry out their dirty work, suck out valuable moisture and vitality from collagen fibers..

As a result, the reaction to permanent damage will be the appearance of subcutaneous scars or atypical collagen elastin.. In these areas, muscle activity will disappear, skin elastosis will occur and visible deep wrinkles will appear.. Especially in solarium fans, they are noticeable on the neck, around the eyes and mouth..

The second nuisance is oily skin, even among owners of a dry type.. The reaction of increased sebum secretion occurs as a response to moisture loss.. So those who visit the solarium to dry out pimples and get rid of acne soon get a new batch of inflammation..

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