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The correct use of sunscreen in summer is necessary. Choose broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50. Avoid chemicals and use mineral based sunscreen. Apply correctly.
Sunscreen protects you with the sun.
Highlights
- Choose broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50.
- Avoid chemicals with oxybenzone and octinoxet.
- Apply sunscreen 15-20 minutes before going in the sun.
Sunscreen becomes the most important thing in the skin care routine as soon as the summer season arrives. Use of sunscreen is very important to avoid strong sunlight, harmful UV rays and tanning. But have you ever thought whether your sunscreen is working properly or not? Many times people buy sunscreen of expensive brands, but they do not understand whether their sunscreen is effective or not. If you are also in this dilemma, then here we are telling you some important things, from which you can find out whether your sunscreen is effective or not.
If you are feeling tanning, red spots or irritation in no time despite applying sunscreen, then your sunscreen may not be working properly. An effective sunscreen protects your skin from UV rays and does not feel jealous even after exposure to sunlight, so check SPF (Sun Protection Factor) while buying sunscreen. SPF 30 or more sunscreen is more effective. If your skin becomes tan very quickly or you live in more sunlight, then it would be better to take SPF 50 sunscreen.
Buy broad-spectrum sunscreen
Always buy a broad-spectrum sunscreen, as it protects from both UVA and UVB rays. The sunscreen that protect only from UVB is not able to protect the sun’s entire harmful rays. Apart from this, if your sunscreen is washed away quickly when exposed to sweat or water, then it is not effective. A good sunscreen should be waterproof and sweatproof.
Do not pay attention to chemical and ingredients
Healthline report According to, while buying sunscreen, definitely read its ingredients. If it contains chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate, then avoid them as they can damage the skin. Instead, mineral based sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide is more safe.
Must know the correct use of sunscreen
If your sunscreen is also right, but you are using it wrongly, then it will not be effective. Always apply sunscreen 15-20 minutes before going in the sun. Apply again every 2-3 hours, especially if you are outside. Apply sunscreen not only on the face, but also on the hands, neck and other open parts. Use sunscreen under makeup.
February 17, 2025, 19:50 IST
How to know if your sunscreen is working or not? Must check this thing
