Protecting your tattoo from the sun with Korean cosmetics
Each of the people who decide to get a tattoo should know how important it is to take care of it, especially during the period when we are exposed to the harmful effects of sunlight.
Let's take a closer look at how to make your tattoo look like new.
How does the sun's rays affect the tattoo?
Excessive exposure of the sun to the tattoo causes the color to lose its intensity significantly.
A tattoo is a darker area on our skin that absorbs more radiation. The sun also increases blood circulation, which increases the risk of ink particles being dislodged. Keep this in mind when out in the sun.
Fresh tattoos up to 6 months old should not have contact with the sun at all. If a new tattoo burns, scars may form and the ink may fade. Such tattoos must be protected under a layer of cloth or covered by clothing.
How to protect a tattoo from the sun?
Every even the smallest tattoo needs protection. The best way is to avoid excessive sun exposure. This does not mean that we should completely abandon the sun and avoid the sun's rays.
There are products that protect against harmful solar radiation. We are talking about cosmetics containing SPF filters.
When choosing sun protection, you should be guided by the degree of filter. The best for this type of task is SPF50. This ensures that the sun's rays do not reach the skin.
Remember that applying sunscreen once is not enough. This process should be repeated on average every 2-3 hours and after any bathing, for example, in the sea. Then you can be sure that real-time protection has been preserved.
Natural vegetable oils such as raspberry seed oil, carrot seed oil and coconut oil contain natural UV filters and provide additional moisture to the skin.
The SPF value for natural oils is unknown, so they cannot be a replacement for classic sunscreen, but only treated as an additional care.
Care outside and inside
The secret of tattoos that look phenomenal even years later is not only to protect the skin from the sun, but also to moisturize the body.
Dehydrated skin becomes rough and dull, making colors appear less intense.
Especially in summer, take care to drink water regularly to maintain an adequate level of hydration.
If possible, moisturize it also with appropriate lotions or care lotions.
Our recommendations for choosing cosmetics to protect your tattoo from the sun
For additional hydration of the skin from drying out:
SNP Prep Cafferonic Body Lotion (body lotion with coffee and hyaluronic acid)
HOLIKA HOLIKA Aloe 99% Soothing Gel (moisturizing gel with aloe extract for face and body skin)
Aromatica Organic Aloe Vera Gel (organic moisturizing gel with aloe extract)
For sun protection:
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ (sunscreen with aloe extract)
For sun protection while swimming:
HOLIKA HOLIKA Aloe Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ (waterproof sunscreen with aloe)
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