Suntan cream. What do you need to know?
Everyone is looking forward to the warm days of summer, dreaming aboutlong-awaited vacation and a trip to the sea. And then came the desired rest, and we are going to collect the suitcases. In addition to the usual cosmetics for all, it is worthwhile to make sure that in the trip to the resort with you there was a sunblock. Why? Let's figure it out.
Without a doubt, the body of chocolate color looksvery beautiful and attractive, but in an effort to achieve this effect, many simply risk their health by exposing their skin to the merciless rays of the sun.
Sunburn is a natural protection of the body from UV-rays through its pigmentation. But? except for the purchase of a pleasant golden color by the skin, this process is accompanied by overdrying, dehydration of the skin, and sometimes a severe burn. All this has a very negative effect on human health and can even lead to skin cancer. Sunblock in the sun - a real wand-zashchalochka, able to protect anyone from the negative effects of sunlight.
In order to protect yourself, you need to strictly monitor the time you spend in the sun, and it is important to both its quantity and "quality". Dermatologists recommend:
- Do not sunbathe from 11 to 15 hours a day. In case this is not possible (for example, you go on a tour or work in the country), then use a sun protection cream with a high degree of protection;
- wear wide-brimmed hats to protect your face from direct sunlight;
- use moisturizers or lotions after exposure to the sun.
How to choose a sunblock
Almost every cosmetic company is readywill offer its customers sunscreens of varying degrees of protection from ultraviolet rays. But here's what kind of tanning cream is better and more suitable for you, you can only determine by experience. When choosing this necessary caregiver, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:
- In order to properly choose a cream,you need to determine your phototype. The lighter your skin, the stronger the protection factor you need. Usually this indicator is indicated on the package in figures from 2 to 30.
- For children it is necessary to use the means with the highest SPF-index.
- The abbreviations on the tube UVA and UVB indicate that you have a cream filter that can protect the skin from two types (A and B spectrum).
- It is better for your skin if the sunblock includes moisturizing oils.
- Use sunscreen for the face, evenif you go for an ordinary walk or shopping, because it is the skin of the face is most prone to premature aging under the influence of UV-rays.
Rules for the use of sunscreens means
If in between sunbathing sessions,you bathe in the pool, the sea or the river, then every 2-3 bathings you need to apply the remedy from the sun repeatedly. It is necessary to do this even if a water resistant product is used.
Remember that using a suntan cream withThe highest protection level does not protect you from overheating and dehydration. Therefore, drink more fluids and be attentive to your health and the health of your children.
