It’s time to head to the beach again and many will most likely be taking advantage of the sun for getting nice tans. Sun exposure, as we all know, can bring great harm to the skin, which is why sunscreen is a popular summer must-have. However, not all sunscreens (or its application) can do good. The Environmental Working Group has published a few guidelines to the right way of using sunscreens, and here’s what you should keep in mind:
1) Pick sunscreen protection with SPF 30 and below. Sunscreens with higher SPF can increase damage to the skin than protect it, especially when the person’s tendency is to stay in the sun for longer periods, believing that the sunscreen will provide enough protection.
2) Avoid spray on sunscreens, powder sunscreens and towelette sunscreens. Others pick this over the conventional lotion based on comfort and convenience, but these don’t exactly provide protection as regular sunscreens. The application may be thin, or you could end up missing a spot. They also contain other chemicals that aren’t in the typical lotion sunscreen, which can be more dangerous in the long run.
3) Ditch sunscreens that also work as a insect repellant. Since you need to reapply sunscreen when you’re out, this means that you will also be reapplying repellant ingredients on your skin, including your face, when it’s not necessary for you skin to absorb more of it. Repellants have stronger ingredients that can cause skin irritation, breakouts and other side effects.
When it comes to sunscreen then, stick to the basics and avoid other marketing traps to be better safe than sorry
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