What your sunscreen
should contain
It's not enough just to make a sunscreen formula, but it's equally important that this formula has as little negative effect on the planet as possible. For this reason, you should know how to choose a cream that is not only suitable for your skin but also has a beneficial effect on the environment.
SPF - meaning
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a unit of measure that shows how long you can stay in the sun without burning - without protection for up to 10 minutes, and with a factor of 30 to 300 minutes (30 times more than without protection if you regularly you put it on your body, of course). SPF 15 products protect about 94% of UVB rays, those with SPF 30 about 97%, and SPF 50 about 98% of UVB rays. Sun exposure without sunscreen leads to skin damage and acceleration of aging, so we advise you to stock up with sunscreen as soon as possible.
How to use the SPF factor
Dermatologists recommend SPF to be used throughout the year, but in summer the factor should be much higher (between 30 and 50). The cream is applied 20-30 minutes before exposure to sun to form a protective layer on the skin. If you are exposed to sunlight all day long, you need to bake every two hours, no matter what factor you use, and if you get into water even more often. Body cream should not be used for a person because the skin is significantly more sensitive and requires special care. If you do not stick to this rule, the skin of your face will become greasy, the pores will become clogged, which in turn is an ideal prerequisite for buds. Make sure to apply SPF before makeup, and use your UV lip balms for your lips.
It is desirable for the sunscreen to contain:
When looking for a cream, it is important to choose one that protects against both UVB and UVA rays, and these creams usually contain chemical and mineral filters. Looking for products containing mineral filters that create a physical barrier on the skin and thus provide good protection. They are stable under the influence of the sun and do not penetrate the skin but repel the UV rays from it. Here's what ingredients we're talking about:
- Titanium dioxide - a skin-protective mineral that stops ultraviolet rays, particularly suitable for sensitive skin.
- Zinc oxide - the substance that creates a physical layer on the skin and repels UV rays. Effective and extremely lasting, it is also popular because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Abovenzone - provides excellent protection with minimal penetration into the body.
- Mexoryl SX - broad-spectrum blocker. Waterproof, durable and does not irritate the skin.
- Retinol palmitate - a form of vitamin A that, in addition to having anti-age properties, prevents sunburn
- Vitamin E - Protects skin from sunlight, irritation and premature aging.
- Glycerin - Protects against unfavorable external factors and maintains healthy skin appearance.
- Shea butter - nourishes and hydrates the skin, retains moisture, promotes inflammation, promotes collagen secretion, reduces wrinkles, makes the skin softer and luminous.
