With the heating season, it comes with the need to protect yourself even more from the sun's rays. The harmful effects of ultraviolet rays go beyond minor burns. Skin diseases and cancer can be consequences of a careless person.
So that this doesn't happen, sunscreen is a great ally. We list the most common mistakes when using sunscreen.
1 # DO NOT APPLY SUNSCREEN DAILY
Contrary to what it seems, sunscreen is not just for sunny days. Even on cloudy days, ultraviolet (UV) rays affect the skin. Furthermore, use should occur in all seasons and not only in summer.
In addition to the traditional sunscreen, depending on the situation, you need extra protection. Hats, sunglasses, lip balm, among others.
2 # USE THE SUNSCREEN ONLY WHEN IN CONTACT WITH WATER
Another big mistake is to use the filter only on the beach or in the pool. The product needs to be used in your day-to-day routine, both in the middle and on the weekend.
3 # TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LAST SUMMER'S PROTECTOR
Be careful when reusing the sunscreen from the previous summer. Products with an expired expiration date may lose the active ingredient, not having the due protection effect.
4 # APPLY A VERY THIN LAYER OF THE PROTECTOR TO THE SKIN
You don't have to 'migrate' when applying the filter to your skin. Experts indicate that adults use about 30g of sunscreen to have effective and adequate protection.
5 # PROTECT ALL EXPOSED PARTS
The face, arm, and legs are the standard when applying the protector. But, some areas are neglected and also need attention. Back, ears, feet are exposed areas that are usually unprotected.
6 # DO NOT REAPPLY THE SUNSCREEN
The sunscreen is not a magic cover that, just use it once and it will protect you forever. During the day, the protector must be reapplied every 2 hours. If you enter the water or practice physical activity, you must replace it immediately after the activity.
It is worth remembering that even water-resistant protectors need re-application. The protective layer fails after contact with moisture.
7# USING SOLAR PROTECTOR FOR THE OTHER SKIN TYPE
Choose the product according to your skin type and with the correct protection factor. Otherwise, it may cause problems such as dryness, pimples and blackheads. The tip is to use creams and lotions for dry skin, gel, and oil-free lotions for oily skin.
8 # PASS THE PROTECTOR AFTER LEAVING HOME
To achieve effective protection, the filter must be applied 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure, so that it can be absorbed by the skin.
9 # PLAYING SPORTS WITHOUT A SPECIFIC PROTECTOR
Those who play sports with direct contact with the sun end up losing their protection along with the sweat that drips from the skin. To achieve more efficiency, it is recommended to use filters with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in the formula, since these substances form a physical barrier.
10 # DO NOT APPLY PROTECTOR TO AREAS OF THE BODY COVERED WITH CLOTHING
It is not because the area will be under the swim trunks or T-shirts that you do not need to protect yourself. It is essential to use the filter on all parts of the body since sunlight also penetrates certain fibers and tissues.