Summer is heading and it is time for sunscreens. While most of us don’t burn, tanning becomes obvious this season. So make sure that Sunscreen is a definite routine for the summer.
Questions frequently asked about sunscreens are- Which sunscreen will suit my skin? How many times a day should I wear them? Should I wear when I am in Office or indoors? Can kids wear sunscreen?
Choosing sunscreen is a task, as most people feel that the sunscreens make their face look dull or oily. However, choosing the right sunscreen will provide a good aesthetic appearance along with protection.
If your skin is little oily but not acne prone, go for matt finish sunscreen as it will provide a smooth, primer like feel on skin. You can apply a compact or a foundation on top of it. If your skin is generally very oily and acne prone, keep it simple- use a gel-based or fluid sunscreen. This will not clog pores and also gives enough sun-protection. While gel based sunscreen could leave your skin little dull, you can always wear a compact or light foundation on top, to give you a neat finish. If your skin is dry and sensitive, go for a cream or a mild lotion formulation sunscreen. You could also choose sunscreens which includes moisturizers in it. The moisturizer in it will help reduce the dryness.
All Sunscreens, including the one’s with highest of sun protection factor (SPF), stays on skin only for 30-45minutes. Hence, it is important to wear sunscreens every 1 -2hrs if you are someone who stays out in sun for long hours. Yes, we have to wear sunscreen when in indoors too. The normal light bulbs or the white lights do emit some radiations which can possibly cause DNA damage and aging of skin. LED lights emits the least radiations. Also the UVA radiations from sunlight is not filtered by the glasses, hence a sun protection is a must when in indoors as well.
Kids can start wearing sunscreen from 6months of age. Physical sunscreens such as Zinc Oxide is mostly preferred, as it forms a physical barrier on skin providing sun protection. Whereas, chemical sunscreen such as benzophenones could penetrate the skin and the chances of hypersensitivity is little high, compared to a physical sunscreen.