Sun cream for the skin of the face as the main means of summer care

Summer is not only the sea, holidays and good weather, but also an increased risk of getting burns from exposure to ultraviolet radiation. If during this period you do not apply sun cream for the face, instead of a beautiful tan, you can get inflammation, redness and uneven skin pigmentation. It is important to understand that protection should be complete, correct and daily, because the skin of the face is constantly exposed to the sun, and not just during outdoor recreation. Preparations are recommended to select effective, but as delicate as possible.

Girls with red hair tend to have fair skin and require special care and persistent sun protection.

Determination of skin phototype, its influence on the choice of protection

Not everyone knows that there are not only basic types, but also phototypes of the epidermis. They have a great influence on the predisposition to sunburn and burns.

• Redheads. Paradoxical skin type. With increased sensitivity to ultraviolet light, it is practically not covered with a tan. Under the influence of the sun, freckles constantly appear on it, the risk of getting burns is very high. For such a face, you need a cream with a high level of protection (SPF30 and above).
• Blondes and blonds. The skin is light, with a small amount of freckles, prone to burns, but less than that of the previous group. A tan on such a face is poorly noticeable, it disappears quite quickly. Protection for such skin is necessary, the SPF level is at least 20-30.
• Brown-haired women. The skin of the face is most often light, there are few or no freckles at all. There is no increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, but protection is still necessary. Burns rarely occur on such a face, the tan lies evenly and keeps well.
• Brunettes. If the skin is swarthy, then these women do not even know that in addition to tanning, burns can appear on the face. The tan turns out to be persistent and intense, almost any kind of protection is suitable for such skin.

There are a number of rules that must be followed by everyone, regardless of the phototype of the skin.

1. You can not stay in the sun for too long without the use of protective equipment.
2. Increased activity of the sun's rays falls on the period from 11 to 15 hours. At this time, it is difficult to come up with reliable remedies for burns and inflammation, it is better to wait a few hours in the shade.
3. If you need to spend the whole day outside, then the protective cream should be changed regularly, especially if the skin is in contact with water.

In summer, do not abuse decorative cosmetics. Most products can enhance the effect of ultraviolet radiation, which often leads to allergic dermatitis as a reaction to the sun's rays.

Sun milk or body cream is not suitable for the face

Facial Sunscreen Features

All-purpose tanning products intended for the whole body are not recommended for use on the face. For delicate skin, our own preparations have been developed that take into account all the features of the epidermis.

1. The product base is not so fat. This prevents the appearance of gloss on the forehead, cheeks and nose.
2. Facial products usually have a greater protection factor than similar body formulations. This minimizes the risk of burns and inflammation.
3. The structure of the products allows them to be used as a make-up base. This is especially useful when you need to protect the skin in urban environments.

The degree of sun protection, referred to as SPF, is selected taking into account the type of skin, its sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation and the presence of inflammatory manifestations.

Rules for reading labels on UV protection products

In order to choose the best remedy against the action of ultraviolet radiation, it is not enough to know your phototype, you also need to understand the information that is on product labels. As statistics show, many women have not quite the right idea about the meaning of some symbols and as a result choose the wrong sun cream.

Meaning of ciphers and symbols on labels:

• The main indicator of product power is the SPF level. This is not an indicator of the time spent under the rays of the sun without the risk of getting burned! This is a sun protection factor that indicates how much radiation you can get if you use this cream, without the danger of inflammation of the skin. The critical portion of a tan depends on many factors, so cosmetologists have developed pivot tables to correctly determine the remedy. Only if you take into account all the necessary data, you can choose the best sunscreen for your face.
• UVB protection (causes burns) and UVA rays (causes tanning, may cause photoaging). A good ratio of these filters is 3:1. This will provide full protection and an even tan. Many women refuse such drugs, because they are sure that their action is directed against sunburn. This is not true! They protect against the negative effects of sun exposure.
• If you need a beautiful and long-lasting tan, you can opt for products with only UVB protection. If health care comes to the fore, UVA filters should also be included in the preparation.
• Products labeled SPF50+ are used only for special indications. This may be increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, skin diseases, the recovery period after peeling or surgery.
• You should not trust products with protection indicators from 60 to 100 - this is a common publicity stunt. Any cream 50+ gives the highest degree of protection, which guarantees almost one hundred percent protection from the sun.

If a huge selection of products is confusing, it is better to consult a cosmetologist. The specialist will determine the optimal indicators for full protection from ultraviolet radiation and getting a beautiful tan.

Sunscreens for the face at first glance are similar to each other, but the composition can be significant differences

Types of sunscreens

According to the type of protection, sunscreens are divided into two groups:

1. Products with filters. Substances of organic origin that penetrate the thickness of the skin and convert solar energy into heat.
2. Products with screens. Compounds based on inorganic solid particles (most often minerals) that work on the surface of the skin.

The screens are very easy to remove from the surface of the face, so the filters are more reliable. On the other hand, allergies to organic components are more common, in which case screens are the only solution.

When choosing preparations with filters, it is necessary to ensure that they do not include oxybenzone and retinol palmitate. These substances are recognized as dangerous, capable of causing the development of cancer.

According to experts, no sun cream is 100% safe. It is necessary to apply them, but you should not abuse them either, it is sometimes better to give up tanning.

In addition to protective components, the composition of protective cosmetics should include vitamins, softening oils, and plant extracts. High-quality cream is resistant to water, sweat, wind. Under the influence of these factors, the uniformity of tanning should not be disturbed.

Cosmetologists do not recommend the use of sprays and powders to protect the skin of the face. Products sprayed into the air can enter the respiratory tract and cause an allergic attack and even poisoning. To care for the delicate skin around the eyes and lips, it is recommended to use special sticks.

Some manufacturers claim that their cosmetic products contain substances that fight against wrinkles and signs of aging of the epidermis. In fact, the concentration of useful components in such preparations is insignificant and does not give a pronounced rejuvenating effect.

Choosing a face cream that will protect the skin from the sun, you must follow a number of simple rules.

1. The higher the SPF, the higher the degree of protection. The softer the skin, the better the protection should be, and hence this indicator. For owners of Slavic and Scandinavian appearance, a remedy with a protection index of at least 30-50 is suitable. In some cases, even 50+ is used. These products are also suitable for women with hypersensitivity of the skin and a tendency of the epidermis to peel. For brown-haired women and brunettes with fair skin, products with a factor of 15-20 are enough to get an even and healthy tan. Dark-haired girls with dark skin should use sun cream to prevent premature aging of tissues. In this case, SPF8 preparations are sufficient.
2. To prevent inflammation, components such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone are added to the formulations.
3. Particular attention should be paid to the consistency of the drug. If the product is too liquid, it will spread, which will affect the even distribution of the tan. A thick mass will be poorly distributed, leaving a greasy sheen on the surface of the face.

You also need to apply the cream correctly.

• Full sun protection is possible only after the composition is absorbed into the skin. Therefore, you can only go outside 15-20 minutes after applying the product.
• You need to update protection every two hours. At least half a teaspoon of the product should go to the face.
• Experts recommend applying filter-based products before your daily cream and screen-based products after.
• It is important to remember that a tube of tanning product does not last longer than one season.

If you take into account all the recommendations of experts and regularly use protective equipment, you can not worry about the condition of the skin in the hot season. There are people who are opposed to any protective cosmetics, confident that the shade and hats are sufficient precautions. Considering the fact that ultraviolet rays can act diffusely, such a protection system is insufficient. Modern cosmetic products are the most effective, safe and reliable method of skin protection.