We know that this Easter the beach is one of the favorite places to relax, so it is necessary to protect yourself from the sun, sunscreen is your best ally, although...
Sun protection is NOT just for beach days. With the necessary care, we can prevent various complications that affect both the appearance and health of the skin on our face.
Applying sunscreen is a habit that cannot be dispensed with, as it prevents premature aging and skin blemishes. Sunscreen is the most important cream or topical for the skin, as it helps prevent damage caused by the sun and light.
We need to incorporate new preventive habits, using sun protection with filters that absorb the energy of UV rays to prevent them from penetrating the skin and causing damage.
To do this, we must look for products with a high or very high SPF (Sun Protection Factor), as this indicates the degree of protection against UVB rays. Remember that, even if it's a cloudy day, UVA rays are still there, even if you don't feel them as intense as on clear days, so you should use a PPD (Pigment Darkening Index) that is also high.
Using sunscreen correctly prevents skin aging, that is, the appearance of spots, freckles, dark circles and expression lines, as well as avoiding skin cancer, which has been shown to be induced by light, whether solar or artificial.
Important recommendations:
- If you are going to be exposed to the sun, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before, reapply every 2 to 4 hours.
- When exercising outdoors, remember to use sunscreen.
- Remember to apply sunscreen to areas such as the ears, lips, eye area, neck, and hands.
- It is important to clarify that tanning lotions do not protect, on the contrary, they make the skin more sensitive to the action of UV rays, so it is recommended to accompany their use with sunscreen.
- If you notice redness, burning or pain in the skin after unprotected sun exposure, do not self-medicate, consult a doctor.