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In moderate amounts, the sun's rays bring great benefits to our body - it improves the color and condition of the skin, improves health, and improves mood. But an excess of ultraviolet light can cause a lot of harm. Only properly selected sunscreen cosmetics can protect against it.
What do we take with us to the beach?
When choosing cosmetics for a summer vacation by the sea, the main thing to pay attention to is the presence of filters in it SPF (Sun Protection Factor). The number indicated near this designation shows how many times this product increases the time of safe exposure to the sun.
Experts recommend putting in your beach makeup bag:
- face sunscreen - it is better if its SPF is at least 50. It is preferable to buy a waterproof product that has a non-sticky, instantly absorbed texture;
- protective body cream with Sun Protect Factor not lower than 15. If you have dark skin, you can use tanning oil. However, do not think that you can apply the cream only before going to the beach - you need to renew the layer of the product on the skin every 1,5-2 hours;
- sun protection spray for hair - a product that nourishes each hair and, at the same time, protects hair from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light;
- cream after tanning - it soothes the epidermis, helps the skin to acquire the desired golden color faster.
What is sunscreen and who needs it?
Sunscreen - a cosmetic product that does not allow ultraviolet rays to have a harmful effect on human skin. It is necessary for each of us. The most terrible consequence of excessive exposure to the sun can be called skin cancer. Scientists have proven that in 50% - 70% of cases, this disease is found in those who neglected protective cosmetics and repeatedly received sunburn. Modern manufacturers have made sure that every person can choose a product that protects against it UVA and UVB rays, taking into account your skin type and listening to the advice of your dermatologist.
Sunscreen cream - what should you pay attention to when choosing?
Choosing sun cream, you should pay attention to the markings indicated by the manufacturers on the packages:
- RA+ means that the product has a small level of protection against UVA - rays that penetrate deep into the skin, leading to the appearance of oncopathologies. Most often, this designation is used by Korean and Japanese cosmetics manufacturers;
- SPF – its value should be the higher the lighter your skin. It is worth noting that you need to use cosmetics containing these filters not only in the summer. It will be useful wherever your skin will be exposed to the sun's rays - at a ski resort, while relaxing by the water;
- choose protective cosmetics according to age (for children, special products are created that take into account the peculiarities of children's skin).
What is the difference between face cream and body cream?
When using cosmetics that protect against the sun, you should not make a common mistake - apply body sunscreen also on the face. The fact is that our skin on the face is usually quite sensitive to irritation, so special products are developed for it. They have a light texture, are quickly absorbed, prevent skin contamination and clogging of pores. In addition, a correctly selected sunscreen can even out skin tone and make it matte.
Love yourself, take care of yourself, use yourself the right sunscreen cosmetics - you will certainly see a result that will please you!
