3 mistakes when using sunscreen

You have definitely made at least one of these mistakes. The main thing is not to repeat them. Recall what you can not do when using sunscreen.

1. Choose too low an SPF

This is the most common mistake. Usually they argue like this: a cream with SPF is necessary in the summer, but with powerful protection, a tan will not appear. Fearing to return from vacation pale, many choose a cream with SPF 10-20.

Here’s what the brand expert thinks about it CeraVe Natalya Medvedeva:

The main mistake of most people, even those who use sunscreen, is the desire to get a good tan. That is why they buy sunscreen with a low SPF, not taking into account their phototype and the activity of sunlight in the area where they plan to rest.

General recommendations: in the first days at sea, you should use products with a maximum degree of protection – SPF 50+, in the future you can switch to a lower factor – SPF 30.

  • Gel for face and body Anthelios XL “Vetskin”, SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay can be applied even to wet skin without loss of protective properties.

  • Sun Ultra Cream Anthelios, SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay – a rare case when sunscreen is suitable for the skin around the eyes. There is an option with lower SPF 30 protection.

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2. Use an expired product

There is nothing to explain here: as soon as the expiration date indicated on the package ends, the cosmetic product must be thrown away. In addition to the month and year after which the formula is not recommended for use, the bottle usually indicates the shelf life of the product after opening the package. Its designation is an image of an open jar with the number of months. In general, be careful.

  • Sunscreen dry moisturizing facial spray “Expert Protection” Ambre Solaire, SPF 50+, 75 ml, Garnier Protects from broad spectrum solar radiation. The product with an airy texture is very comfortable to use.

  • Sun milk Anthelios XL, SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay pocket size provides high sun protection for sensitive skin. Features a melting texture & hydrating effect.

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3. Do not wash off sunscreen after the beach

First, it goes against one of the basic rules of skin care: clean it twice a day. Secondly, the sunscreen, which has already fulfilled its functions, must be removed from the skin. And at the same time wash off the remnants of salt water along with grains of sand, sweat and sebum.

During a beach holiday, give preference gentle cleansing formulasacting delicately, without the risk of overdrying the skin, which already suffers from active solar radiation.

Suitable for the face cleansing refreshing gel Pureté Thermale, Vichy. It effectively removes all types of contaminants and softens tap water.

For body: soothing shower gel Lipikar Gel Lavant, La Roche Posay Enriched with thermal water, it foams on contact with water, cleans and softens the skin.

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