Sunscreen mistakes everyone makes

Of course, the main mistake of using sunscreen in summer is not using it. For some reason, many people believe that they have "no time and nowhere" to get sunburn, rely on luck, and as a result, they get sunburn, age spots and increased photoaging of the skin.

So what mistakes should you avoid in the summer if you did buy a cream and are ready to use it?

1. If the degree of protection is high, it is enough to smear once

Not at all. The degree of protection should be chosen depending on the sensitivity of your skin to the sun, but it still lasts only 2-3 hours, after which the layer needs to be renewed.

2. You can not apply on the face - there is a foundation and powder

For the face, it is worth using special sunscreens designed specifically for this area - they do not grease the skin as much as body cream. But it is definitely not worth relying on the "sun-protection" function of decorative cosmetics - it simply does not exist.

3. You don't need to apply cream under your clothes

Of course, first of all, you need to provide protection to open areas of the body so as not to get burned. But even under clothing, unprotected skin receives a significant amount of UVA and UVB rays, therefore it suffers from photoaging. If you go for a walk on a summer day, apply the cream all over your body.

4. Apply several different products to the same skin area

For example, cosmetic oil and sunscreen. This is not the case when the means reinforce each other's action - rather, you will simply be more sensitive to the sun and burn if you do not hide in the shade in time.

5. You can apply the same sunscreen to your lips as you do to your entire body

Not at all. Lips need a special balm with SPF protection, a regular cream is too thick for them and won't last long. The protection level of the lip balm should be at least SPF 30.

6. No sun cream needed on a cloudy day

This is a big mistake, because 80% of the ultraviolet light does pass through the clouds. At the same time, people behave carelessly - and spend a lot of time on the street. Accordingly, getting all this ultraviolet light.

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