MANILA, Philippines - Simply applying any lotion does not mean you are harm-proofing your skin. With temperature getting even higher during summer, you should always make sure that you are using a lotion with the right amount of Sun Protection Factor (SPF).
SPF, according to skincancer.org, is a measure of a sunscreen's ability to prevent UVB from damaging the skin. The SPF rating simply serves as a guide to measure the time when would a sunburn occur without sunscreen as opposed to the time if you're wearing one. The higher the SPF, the longer you can stay in the sun without getting sunburn. However, dermatologists don’t recommend more than SPF 50.
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More than just avoiding sunburns and delaying the appearance of wrinkles and age spots on skin, sunscreen decreases the chance of having other skin problems such as skin cancer.
To help you choose the best sunscreen for overall skin protection, here are some tips you may want to consider:
1. Before applying sunscreen, make sure that you use a “broad-spectrum” or “full-spectrum” sunscreen.
This type of product is designed to protect you from both UVA rays that can cause skin aging and UVB rays that can cause sunburn and skin diseases such as cancer. You may try Neutogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ that offers the highest combined UVA/UVB protection with its helioplex technology.
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2. Make sure the product is water-resistant.
If there's such thing as waterproof sunscreen, there's also a water-resistant sunscreen. This means the sunscreen can hold off longer as you expel sweat of your body or as water touches your skin when swimming. Consider choosing water-resistant options if you’re going to the beach or if you're performing vigorous activities.
3. It should be nontoxic.
Always read the label of the product. Avoid buying sunscreen with Oxybenzone, Octinoxate (Octylmethoxycinnamate) or Homosalate as these may harm rather than benefit you.
Look at the SPF number. SPF 15 works on a normal day. However, if you are going to the beach, the ideal amount of SPF to fully protect your skin is SPF 30 to 50.
4. Know your options.
There are usually two types of sunscreen – cream and spray. Choose what suits your skin well. For hairy and oily skin, you can always opt for the spray ones and cream is best for normal to dry skin.
5. Check for an allergic reaction.
There are sunscreens that indicate whether they are made for sensitive skin. Check for indications on the label. If it says for sensitive skin or noncomedogenic, it means the product has been dermatologically tested for skin sensitivity.
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