Have you heard several times that pass sunscreen Helps prevent skin cancer and premature aging, right? The problem is that even with information, many people do not care about the extreme importance of this habit? and there's nothing vanity about it: it's a health issue.
This is because, upon reaching the skin, UV radiation triggers immediate reactions such as sunburn and tanning, and late reactions such as skin aging and genetic mutations that can lead to skin cancer. The sun's rays are responsible for 80% of skin aging and tripled the number of cases of melanoma (skin cancer) in recent times.
So, do I need to apply sunscreen every day?
Yes, except at night. The sun emits three types of ultraviolet rays: UVC (which is barred by the ozone layer), UVB (the highest incidence occurs between 10 and 16 hours) and UVA (which has 95% of all UV radiation). And this happens even on cloudy days, as clouds cannot filter out the rays and the chance of burning the skin on the worm is equal to or greater than on a sunny day. This is because, as we do not feel hot, we are exposed more time.
What is the ideal protector for each skin?
To protect you from aging and cancerIdeally, you should always opt for factors above 15. If you are dark or black, one with SPF 20 will do the trick. When you go to the beach or pool, you can use a higher one, such as 30. For whiter ones, the SPF should be 40 or higher, always being careful to choose a higher one when you are at the beach.
A lot of people complain about the greasiness that some let, in this case choose oil-free versions. It is still worth asking your dermatologist for advice, who may prescribe a product that is even more specific to you.
And never use the same body on the face, because for ease of application and greater resistance to water and sweat, body products are usually more oily and dense than face. That is, they can clog the pores and cause the dreaded pimples.
How to choose the right one?
Pay extra attention to the label. The three main functions of a sunscreen are block UVB rays (which cause redness, burning, burning and skin cancer) and UVA (responsible for premature aging and some cancers). On the label it must be stated that it protects against these two rays.
Also check if the composition contains photostable substances such as oxbenzone, octocrene and ethylexyltriazone which maintain the effectiveness of the filters for several hours. It's worth testing a few until you find the one that fits your skin, spreads easily and doesn't cause you any allergies.
How much must be spent?
If the sun exposure time is too fast, simply spread the cream on the uncovered areas (face, neck, lap, shoulders, arms, hands and legs) once a day. For long periods (more than one hour), the protector should be applied generously throughout the body 30 minutes before leaving home. Should the product be reapplied every two hours or immediately if the person stays in the water for a long time, perspires too much or uses the towel to dry the skin, combined?
One tip is to make a shell with one hand and fill it with the product. Then spread four balls (like a bean) on the face and neck, two on the hands and two on the feet. On your legs, arms, and trunk, spread about one teaspoon (that smallest) to each area.
Is solar blocker more efficient than protector?
The term blocker can be confusing, thinking that if passed once, you are carefree in the sun. Lie. This term is used for products that have SPF greater than or equal to 30, but never 100% protection. SPF 15 blocks about 92% of radiation, 30 protects against 96% and 60, 98%. Being protective or blocking, it will always need to be reapplied, ok?
Make it a habit
The secret is to do the protector use become habit, like brushing your teeth. So write down the tips:
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