I love enjoying sunshine coz it is always happy and excited. But, I feel so regret everytime when I saw my skin darken and getting rough after a sun bath. That’s why I really wish to share my suncare tips with you. I have tried many different ways to protect may skin from UV radiations and I just found the following 15 tips most useful! Hope you find them useful too!!!
5-20 minute’s self-protection
Under the sun, our skin is able to protect itself even without the usage of sunscreen products. The duration of this natural suncare protect varies according to complexion. For darker complexion, self-protection may last for around 20 minutes, while for lighter complexion, self-protection may last for only 5 minutes.
How to choose suncare products
When choosing suncare products, pay attention to the SPF numbers and whether it is against UVA or UVB. UV light is composed of UV radiations with different wave length like UVA and UVB. We are always exposed to UVA (longer wave length) and it is known as the tanning ray. UVB is the main cause for skin redness and sunburn. It is the main UV light that causes skin cancer.
Combined Skin
I suggest the use of oil-control serum on T-zone before the application of suncare products. The control of oil secretion helps keep suncare product more long lasting. both UV liquid and powder foundation for combined skin. When you feel that your T-zone is oily, you may press a bit of UV powder onto your skin.
Dry Skin
You should choose suncare products that are nourishing, moisturizing and anti-oxidizing.
Oily Skin
You should choose suncare products that has oil-free formula. This prevents blocking of facial pores. You should not use any suncare products if your acne outbreak is serious. Instead, you may need to use physical suncare products such as umbrella and hat.
Sensitive Skin
You should choose suncare products that are suitable for sensitive skin. Test the products on inside of your arms before use. You may choose a lower SPF value. For example, if you are sensitive to SPF 30, you may try SPF 15.
Tip 1:
Apply suncare products 30 minutes before you have a sunbath. After the sunbath, apply moisturizing products to your skin.
Tip 2:
You should wear a hat whenever possible as it acts as a good protection for your face and ears.
Tip 3:
Suncreen may be too oily and hinders the heat loss from your skin. It is better to choose suncare cream instead of traditional sunscreen. If you have sensitive, acne or oily skin, you may choose suncare gel instead.
Tip 4:
If you have scar or freckles on your skin, you can choose suncare products that contain Zinc or Zinc Oxide as they can provide better protections.
Tip 5:
When skin got tanned, it is actually a warning to you. You should find a shielding place then.
Tip 6:
Permed and dyed hairs are fragile (split-ends) under the sun. The best protection is to wear a hat or headscarf.
Tip 7:
You should apply waterproof suncare products if you wish to swim. These waterproof suncare products are effective for around 80 minutes when you are in water.
Tip 8:
When choosing your suncare products, you should test the product first You can apply small amount of the product on the inside of your arm inside and wait for 10 minutes. If there is no itch, redness or swollen, the product is save for you. Otherwise, you may choose a suncare product with lower SPF number.
Tip 9:
It is better to choose sweat resistant suncare products. Even though you are not a kid, suncare products that are suitable for children are safer to use.
Tip 10:
Apply suncare product generously over your face. Re-apply every 2 hours.
Tip 11:
When applying suncare products, pay attention to areas like forehead, nose, neck, ear and hands as freckles are most likely to appear on these areas.
Tip 12:
Tanning is not a good reason to expose yourself under strong sun light. You can apply tanning products to get better result instead of exposing yourself under the sun for 4 hours.
Tip 13:
The radiation in water is even stronger than on earth. When you go swimming, you must apply suncare product.
Tip 14:
Carrots, tomatoes and red peppers contains nutrients that can protect skin cells. Therefore, include them in your meals if you wish to have healthier skin before or after a sunbath.
Tip 15:
Suncare is insufficient to restore your skin to a healthy condition after a sunbath. You may apply skincare products that contain Flaxseed oil to facilitate skin recovery.
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