Written by Pavitra Sampath | Updated : November 18, 2015 10:19 AM IST
Sunscreen is an absolute essential for your skin. Not only does it save you from the harmful UV rays of the sun, but it also helps prevent your skin from tanning and premature ageing. But the way and frequency at which you apply it also matters in how effective it is. Here are some tips on using sunscreen the right way.
Step 1: Dab a few spots of the sunscreen on your forehead, either side of your cheeks, tip of your nose, middle of your chin and neck.
Step 2: Now proceed to massage the cream onto your skin in gentle circular motions. Start with the area on your cheeks and then move on to the other parts of your face and neck.
Step 3: Make sure you massage the cream into your skin using gentle strokes. Use upward and outward strokes on your cheeks, chin and forehead. The same goes for your neck too. Make sure you don't massage the cream downwards as this will tend to stretch your skin downwards and can lead to sagging.
Tips #1: Sunscreen must be replenished regularly. Experts suggest reapplying it every two hours. This helps ensure that you get the required amount of SPF throughout the day.
Tip #2: Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you step out. Don't walk out into the sun right after you have applied your sunscreen. Instead wait for about 30 minutes, so that your skin gets enough time to absorb the cream.
Tip #3: Choose the right kind for your skin: With so many different types of sunscreens out there, it does become difficult to pick one. But the most important factor you need to consider is the lotion's SPF, which stands for sun protection factor and it helps protect your skin from UV-B rays. Since these rays lead to tanning, sunburn and skin cancer, it is essential you pick a lotion with a high enough SPF to protect your skin. To pick one that works best for you know that SPF 30 is more than enough.
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