Everyone has known for a long time that it is impossible to go out without quality sun protection. But the question arises: is it enough to only apply foundation or another decorative product with SPF for high-quality skin protection? Let’s try to understand.
For high quality sun protection, at least 1/3 teaspoon of SPF should be applied to facial skin, which is approximately equal to 1.23 ml. Agree, not everyone is ready to use foundation in such quantities! Usually, a few peas of foundation are applied to the face, because of this, the SPF factor will differ significantly from the value indicated on the package. For tonal products, the SPF factor rarely exceeds 10-25, which is extremely low in the spring-summer period. It is better to use special sunscreen, and if you need to hide skin imperfections, choose sunscreen with a tinted effect. A large number of tinted sunscreens are now on the cosmetics market, which allows you to refuse to apply an extra layer of decorative cosmetics. The presence of a white tint and the fat content of the product directly depend on the types of ultraviolet filters. For example, mineral filters do not leave a greasy residue, but they can whiten the skin.
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, most people only apply 25-50% of the amount of SPF they need. An extra layer of makeup over your sunscreen will help boost your sun protection. It should be borne in mind that the indicators of sun protection are not limited to each other. For example, if you put on an SPF of 30 and a foundation with an SPF of 25, then the protection will be around SPF 30.
It is important to update sunscreen in a timely manner. Chemical filters after 1.5-2 hours lose their activity. Physical filters reflect the sun’s rays, but during the day they are erased from touch, sweat and the natural peeling of the skin. But for the safety of the skin, it is still better to have powder with SPF or sunscreen on the desk. If you’re in the office all the time on a sunny day, this protection may theoretically be enough. But if you are outdoors, updating sunscreen is necessary every 2 hours.
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