Sunscreen, does it help? Yes! UVA and UVB rays emitted by the sun, absorbed by the skin can create free radicals which in turn cause premature aging, fine lines and wrinkles, skin cancers, hyperpigmentation and cell damage (wow!). Therefore, when in the market for sunscreen, look out for the work broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen and ingredients such as zinc, avobenzone which will aim at protecting the skin from both types of rays.
Ah, putting sunscreen on is so much work! Really, is it that painful to add sunscreen in your daily routine. We don't think so, since, let us think, about 99 percent of cosmetic companies add SPF (sun protection factor) to most of their daytime products including moisturizers, foundations, powders, etc. All is required of you is to purchase a moisturizer that has these letters indicated in the front (SPF). So, NO excuses and time to get protected.
Higher SPF means better protection? Not necessarily. Research has indicated that higher SPF only increases protection by 3%. In fact, this whole matter depends on the user's skin and the activity in the sun. Therefore, we will recommend applying SPF 15 liberally, and reapplying every two to three hours depending on the situation. Let's say if you are doing water activities or perspiring more than usual, then apply more frequently than normally. In another words, do it right and you are protected!
DO's:
- Wash your face thoroughly before the initial application.
- Apply the sunscreen liberally and massage it in.
- Allow the skin to absorb in the SPF before applying make-up.
- Also, apply to the entire body.
- Reapplication is a must!
- Do it daily with a smile (or don't smile).
DONT's:
- Not using enough product will result in very little protection.
- Being lazy and not reapplying (just going backwards on the Do's)
- Binging on the sun.
- Just the face approach and forgetting the neck and other parts of the body.
Products we recommend: Neutrogena, La Rochay Posay, Clarins, and Chantecaille.
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