As temperature is rising ; the problems of sun tan,sun burn,heat rashes are increasing.To get rid of all these problems,there's only one solution and that is Sunscreen.If you make a habit of using sunscreen on a regular basis you can protect yourself from skin damage.
These UV rays lead to many skin problems such as-Sun tan,Sun burn,Dark patches,rashes etc.Apart from these,there is possibility to have skin cancer as well.Melanin,the pigment present in our skin helps to protect our skin from UV rays. Due to UV rays melanin comes out to the skin surface.As melanin is dark in colour,our skin also turns into dark colour.These UV rays also destroys collagen.As a result our skin becomes wrinkle prone.Sunscreen keeps away all these problems as it pevents UV rays to hamper the skin.
Why sunscreen is essential ?
There are two types of Ultraviolet rays.
- UVA (Ultra Violet A)
- UVB (Ultra Violet B)
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| SPF and PA containing sunscreen |
These UV rays lead to many skin problems such as-Sun tan,Sun burn,Dark patches,rashes etc.Apart from these,there is possibility to have skin cancer as well.Melanin,the pigment present in our skin helps to protect our skin from UV rays. Due to UV rays melanin comes out to the skin surface.As melanin is dark in colour,our skin also turns into dark colour.These UV rays also destroys collagen.As a result our skin becomes wrinkle prone.Sunscreen keeps away all these problems as it pevents UV rays to hamper the skin.
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| High SPF and PA Sunscreen |
Before buying a sunscreen your should always check out the ingredients mentioned in the wrapper.It is always advised to buy an SPF and PA containing sunscreen.SPF means Sun protection factor.SPF protects our skin from UVB ray.It's always good to use a sunscreen of high SPF for prolonged protection.Now PA helps to prevent the UVA ray."+" sign is used beside PA to indicate the power of protection.Ex. PA+,PA++ etc.
Select Sunscreen according to Skin types
It is very important to buy sunscreen according to your skin types.There are separate sunscreens for oily skin,dry skin,combination skin and normal skin.If you have oily skin you need to buy an oil free sunscreen.These types or sunscreens are generally gel based.If you have dry skin,go for a cream based sunscreen.If you have normal or combination skin you need to buy Sunscreen lotion.
How to use Sunscreen?
Before applying a sunscreen you need to keep in mind that along with your face,your neck,back and hands are also exposed to the sun.So you have to apply sunscreen to all those exposed parts.Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before you go out.If you are prone to sweating ,it's better to apply an waterproof sunscreen.But always remember that no sunscreen can protect your skin for the whole day.So if you stay outside for long you need to reapply sunscreen in every two hours.Don't skip sunscreen in cloudy weather.
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