THEno made solar, there are many “mistakes” that are committed, with the risk of not protecting the skin correctly, resulting in rashes and burns. Here’s how to properly use SPF ahead of the holidays.
False sun myths: how to use and choose the SPF
When it comes to sunscreens, also thanks to the environmental campaigns linked to the protection of the oceans, choosing the right SPF to protect the skin is not always easy and intuitive.
Among the safest formulas we find i mineral filters (the best known is thezinc oxide) well tolerated by the skin and do not cause coral bleaching. How do they act? These creams allow you to “deflect” like a shield the sun’s rays, thus protecting the skin from redness and irritation.
To evaluate – when choosing the SPF – in addition to the phototype, also the time of day in which you are exposed to the sun. Indeed, according to brand experts Paula’s Choice one must bear in mind that: «A SPF15 protects the skin from 93% of UVB rays, a filter 30 from 97% while an SPF50 from almost 99% of solar rays».
How long do sunscreens last on the skin
Another detail not to be underestimated? Duration. “A 15 protection will last for 150 minutes, one for 30 for 300 minutes and so on exponentially. However, these calculations can undergo changes if you sweat, swim in the sea or in the pool, or take a shower. In that case, the protection will have to be applied again» they specify from the brand.
Cosmetics with SPF, for enhanced skincare
Also not to be overlooked is the importance of using, throughout the year and not just in the summer, cosmetic products enriched with SPF.
What really differentiates these multitasking cosmetics from real sunscreens are theirs additional benefits: they combine the skincare action with that of UVA/UVB protection. Not only that, the formulas of cosmetics with SPF are often enriched with active and protective ingredients, such as antioxidants that enhance the effectiveness of sunscreen.
SPF creams, also ideal for oily skin
A very common mistake is to believe that the use of sunscreen is not recommended in particular skin conditions. Nothing more fake.
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«Indeed they exist well-formulated sunscreens, designed to adapt to all skin types, also responding to the requests of those with oily or acne-prone skin. To use, in this case, are the light and fluid textures which absorb quickly and also have an opacifying action, enriched with soothing ingredients that limit redness and which do not clog pores or cause imperfections» continue the brand’s experts Paula’s Choice
Furthermore, «using the SPF on skin rashes has even advantages additional”. That is to say? «Prevents the appearance of post-vent dark spots and protects against inflammations caused by UV rays which could worsen the condition of pimples and blackheads» they conclude from the brand.
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