How to choose a sunblock? You probably asked yourself this question when you were going to the beach or just to sunbathe in the park.
Why is it needed?
Firstly, a protective cream will help to avoid skin burns that occur from too long and intense exposure to sunlight. Secondly, when using this tool, you can increase the time spent in the sun. Thirdly, the cream provides an even and beautiful tan. The right product protects us from excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays. UVB rays are most active from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and this period is considered the most dangerous in terms of getting a sunburn. These rays are able to initiate a tan, but do not fully provide it. And, as a consequence of all of the above, the cream protects us from spoiled relaxation. If your skin burns, then at least 2-3 days it will hurt. This feeling is not pleasant, which means lovers to lie in the sun need to know how to choose a sunblock.
Degree of protection
The best tanning cream is the one that best suits your skin and can protect it as much as possible. But the latter depends on the degree of sunscreen. On the package with cream, the SPF value (translated as "sun protection factor") should be written. By classifying the filters, creams with ultra-high degree of protection (SPF> 50), high (SPF from 50 to 30), high (SPF from 30 to 20), medium (20-10) and low (SPF <10) are distinguished.
How to choose a sunblock cream depending on the type of skin?
Beauticians distinguish several phototypes of the skin, each of which requires its own degree of protection from sunlight. For example, for the Celtic type, an increased sun protection factor (30-50) is needed. Such skin is possessed by people prone to the appearance of freckles. Its owners most often have bright eyes and a light shade of hair with a redhead. For the Nordic type of skin, that is, the northern one, this factor should be from 15 to 30. This phototype is also characterized by fair skin, but freckles are already absent on it. In people with Nordic skin, their eyes may be blue, green, gray, or light brown. The next type of skin that most people from Russia possess is called Central European. Such skin is darker than the previous 2 shades, prone to light quick tan. Natural hair color is dark brunette or brown, eye color is gray or brown. For this type of skin, the sunscreen may not exceed 15, that is, moderate. The next type is Mediterranean. For him, the factor should fluctuate within the same limits. The only difference is that people with this type of skin will be brown-eyed. And for the Indonesian and African American appearance, a protective cream may not be needed at all.
You came to the store ...
Which cream for tanning beds, and which cream for spending time on the beach? The seller will help you sort out the product range, as these 2 categories of
sunscreens vary in how they are used. Having bought the wrong one, you risk not achieving the desired effect. How to choose a sunblock, a store employee can also help you. But having determined your skin type in advance, you will already know the level of necessary protection. It remains only to determine the brand.