4 Tips for Choosing the Right Sunscreen
Applying sunscreen is an important part of your moisturizing and skin care ritual. Many a times we select cosmetic products over the counter without understanding the impact of their use. We expose our skin to chemicals, labels and brands with limited knowledge about skin reactions. A good sunscreen has different components which need to be taken into account while buying one. Here are 4 tips for choosing the right sunscreen.
1. Use a “broad-spectrum” protection sunscreen
Most people don’t know the difference between UVA and UVB rays. Your sunscreen needs to protect you from both kinds of rays. UVA rays emanating from the sun results in aging, while UVB leads to skin cancer and sun burns. It is advisable to use a sunscreen labeled UVA and UVB that protects you against premature ageing, sunburns and skin cancer.
2. Select the right SPF sunscreen number
The abbreviation SPF refers to Sun Protection Factor. The SPF ranges between 2 and 60 which determine the protection level against the harmful UVA and UVB rays. Higher the range, stronger the protection it provides against skin burns and cancer. You need to select a sun sunscreen depending on your exposure to sun. An SPF 30+ must be used for complete protection and minimal skin damage.
