Sun protection

It is best to apply the cream before going outside. So you are protected from sun exposure from the moment you leave the house. Skin care after sunbathing is essential. After exposure to the sun, the skin is rough, dull and dehydrated. That is why it is necessary to hydrate the skin well.

Excessive exposure to UV radiation can have harmful effects. Most often in the form of redness of the skin. In addition to redness, the harmful consequences can be vision impairment (cataracts), melanomas and other forms of skin cancer.

Sun protection – how to properly protect yourself from the sun?

First of all, wear clothes made of natural materials such as linen and cotton. Hats and scarves are a particularly important part of sun protection.

By wearing hats and scarves, you protect your hair, face, ears and neck, back and cleavage. The cold also offers a certain amount of protection. Although, it must be emphasized that UV rays are reflected by different surfaces. Nutrition is also one of the additional protection during the summer. Enrich your diet with the following foods: carrots, pomegranates, lemons, tomatoes. A diet rich in calcium and vitamin C is important.

Sunbathing should be avoided when the sun is at its zenith. If you really can’t resist letting yourself in the sun’s rays, expose yourself gradually. Clouds do not protect from the sun. They let UV rays through. Many have convinced themselves that even then it is very easy to get burned, even though the sun is not visible. There are different preparations for the body, face, mouth and hair that protect against the sun. In addition to creams, lotions, gels and oils for sun protection are also present on the market.

You will find the SPF label on all preparations. It stands for Sun Protection Factor.

SPF is divided into four groups:

1) Low protection factor (6, 8, 10)
2) Medium protection factor (10, 15, 25)
3) Tall (30, 50)
4) Very tall (50+)

Depending on which skin phototype you have, that number of factors will save you from skin redness.

How to choose sun protection products?

Sunscreens recommended by dermatologists must be waterproof. This means that on average the SPF stays on the skin for up to 40 minutes. That is, 80 minutes if it says on the package that it is extremely waterproof. The most common mistakes people make is to use the same packaging for two or three years. Therefore, it is saved during application. And an even more common mistake is to apply the cream only in the morning. The creams are water resistant for 40-80 minutes. This means that after this time the cream should be applied again. It is preferable to apply the cream in the evening before going to bed. The spray is easier to apply than the cream. Sun protection sprays have a thinner texture. The objection is that during the application of the spray parts of the skin may remain unprotected.

Creams are better when the skin is dry. They are recommended for use on the face. Sunscreen lotions are less greasy than creams. They can be used for large areas of the body. Sunscreen gels are good for areas of the body where there are blemishes.

What is very important is that the products are applied in sufficient quantity. It is useful to know that an adult of average height and build should consume at least 30 grams of cream. That amount is enough to protect the whole body. If your package is 300 gr, it is for 10 applications. When choosing, also review the product declaration. If you have a skin type that reddens easily, it is better to spend more time on the beach under an umbrella. Different skin types are at different risk, because they are differently sensitive to the sun.