Dermatologist According to Heather Rogers, sunscreen creams can only show their effects after completely absorbed by the skin. This means that they should be applied at least 20–30 minutes before going out. Otherwise, the sunscreen, which is hurried after stepping out, only gives a feeling of coolness, does not provide real protection against the harmful UV rays of the sun.
Dr. Rogers told Dermatology Times, “If you are exposed to UV without absorbing skin sunscreen, SPF 50, even if you’ve been 50, you can’t protect you at that moment” he draws attention to the most common mistake.
Refresiness is a must every 2 hours!
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Sunscreen should be applied not only at the right time, but also at the right intervals. Stating that people who stayed outside for a long time should renew the protector every 2 hours. Rogers says that this period should be shortened in situations such as swimming, sweating or wiping with a towel.
The most common wrong: riding when you go out
“I’m going out anyway,” saying the sunscreen after going to the sun, not from the sun, a critical mistake made by many people. Dr. Rogers emphasizes that this behavior may lead to sunspots, signs of premature aging, and even an increase in skin cancer risk.
“If you haven’t been on the time of the cream,” says Dr. ROGERS, “Try to protect your skin with a hat all day long, staying in the shade and long clothes. Sunscreen alone is not enough.”
5 Golden Rules to Use the Sun Protector correctly
-Apply 20–30 minutes before the sun.
-Renew it every 2 hours.
-After swallowing, sweating or drying with a towel, apply again.
-Do not skip frequently forgotten areas such as eye circumference, behind ear, neck and hands.
-Choose SPF 30 or more for daily use and SPF 50 and above under the dense sun.