Sunscreen is a essential part of Skincare and skin protection routie.

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In this blog, I want to tell you some secrets about sunscreen which you need to know when you pick sunscreen .

Most Asked Quries about sunscreen.

Why we use sunscreen?

Scientific studies and evidences shows that using sunscreen protect skin from armful UV-radiation that causes skin burn, premataure aging issues and increases the risk skin cancer. Regular use of sunscreen gives healthy, protective and maintain a youthful glow in skin.

Sunscreen prevent from skin cancer HOW?

Suscreen protecting the skin from ski cancer by creating barrier between your skin and harmful UV- radiations. Because, UV- radiation damage DNA in your skin. By applying sunscreen regularly, you create a shield that blocks or absorb these rays, reducing damage they can cause.

This helps to lower your chances of developing skin cancer, including both MEIANOMA ( deadliest form of skin cancer) or NON- MAEINOMIA type like basal cell carcinoma.

Sunscreen and anti-aging benefits.

U-v rays damage the skin collagen( elastic fiber which helps for keeping skin elastic and resisteance) and protecting the skin from anti aging, wrinkles, age spots issues. When skin collagen damage slowly it's lead to the formation of wrinkles, fine lines and skin sagging.

UV rays also quicken the production of excess melanin, leading to development of age spots, or dark spots o skin. Applying sunscreen prevent breakdown of collagen, elastic fiber, maintaining skin elasticity and reducing the formation of wrinkles.

Also helps to inhibit the overproduction of melanin, promoting a more healthier and brightening skin tone.

SUNSCREEN MYTHS .

1. '' I don't need sunscreen on a cloudy day''

Cloudy day myth: Yes, UV rays can goes through the clouds and reaching the skin causing skin damage. Scientific evidence shows that up to almost 80% UV rays can pass through clouds increasing risk of sunburn, sun damage.

2. Sunscreen reducing the production of Vitamin D.

Studies have found that it doesn't significantly affect vitamin D levels. still body can produce vitamin D naturally even with using sunscreen. it's more effective and safer to obtain vitamin D from dietary sources or supplements rather than only depending on sun exposure for a longer time. human needs the sun exposure about 5-10 minutes in a day.

3. MYTH ABOUT SPF 50 OR Above.

No, need of using spf above 50 . highly spf cannot provide enough protection. it only create false assumption , don't be fooles by this highly recommend spf sunscreen. it doesn't provide better protection it's just a myth.

CHOOSE SUNSCREEN BY SPF or board spectrum factor.

SPF levels.

. For daily use

SPF 30 or higher for all skin type.

. For longer sun exposure.

SPF 50 or higher

. SPF 15: protect 93%

. SPF 30: protect 97%

.SPF 50: protect 98%

SECRETS INGREDIENTS IN SUNSCREEN.

There's a 2 types of sunscreen mineral or chemical. you can choose suscren according to skin type.

. ZINC OXIDE, TITANIUN DIOXIDE

Physical/Mineral based sunscreen: It has ingredients that create a protective barrier on skin surface and brraks down the effects of both UVA,UVB rays. like creating a shield against sunburn.

. AVOBENZENE, OCTINOXATE, HOMOSALATE

Chemical based sunscreen: It has ingredients that absorb UVB,UVA rays. Provide board spectrum protection when combined with other sunscreen agents.

NOTE: HOMOSALATE enhances effectiveness of other sunscreen factors.

Also prefer to choose sunscreen with anti-oxidants

Anti- oxidants breaks down free radicals by giving away on electrons because UV-rays create free radicals on skin.

PICK SUNSCREEN ACCORDING TO YOUR SKIN TYPE

1. Oily skin

Oil free

gel based

Sunscreen that are non-comedogenic( won't clog pores)

light weight formulas

2. Sensitive skin

Choose sunscreen that are "gentle" ''hypoallergenic''

sunscreen suitable for sensitive skin.

Fragrance free

mineral based sunscreen( ingredients like zinc or titanium dioxide)

3. Acne prone skin

use oil free that won't worsen the breakouts.

light weight, gel based sunscreen (won't heavy on skin) .

4. Dry skin

Moisturizing sunscreen that provide hydration also protecting skin against sun damage. Having Ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin .

5. Combination skin

Choose light weight that won't feel greasy on oily areas of your face.

Gel based or fluid sunscreen best for combo skin type.

Top Sunscreens

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SUNSCREEN About specific people.

Why children need sunscreen?

No need of using sunscreen for babies younger than 6 months, Water resistance Sunscreen spf 30 and board spectrum can be apply on toddlers of 6 months or infants. Mineral based sunscreen made for infants.

DARK SKIN TONE PEOPLE ALSO NEED SUNSCREEN

Due to high Melanin levels these people have more natural protection against UV Radiation but still these people at the risk of skin cancer.

Melanin act as natural sunscreen protect against UV rays , that's why they have low risk of skin burn than those lighter skin tone people.

But they should still have to protect themsleves by using sunscreen.

Aged people also need to wear sunscreen

Aged skin are more fragile, weak and capable of having skin damage, Aged skin are less efficient against UV radiation because of slow natural defence mehanisms. Sunscreen is most important in protecting the age skin from harmfu UV-rays and having age spots, wrinkles, skin cancer issues.

APPLICATION for using sunscreen

Recommended amount: about 3 finger tips for face and neck or quarter teaspoon

Do a patch test before wear sunscreen.

Re use/wear sunscreen after every 2 hours of applying sunscreen

Applied sunscreen protected the skin for 150 minutes, about for 2 hour.

ALWAYS REMEMBER

. Sunscreen Protect skin from sun burn.

. Regular use of sunscreen can maintain a youthful glow and reduce the wrinkles, age spots issues.

. Also wear glasses, less skin expose clothes and applying sunscreen.

. Choosing a sunscreen with gentle texture, suitable for their skin type.

.Aware people to use sunscreen daily . Sunscreen protect skin from harmful UV rays and be consistent to routine. it makes skin healthy.

.Choose sunscreen that labels as ''BOARD-SPECTRUM'' . this ensure that sunscreen protect against both UVA, UVB rays.

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