5 Common Mistakes People Make With Sunscreen
Sunscreen protects our vulnerable skin from being damaged by the sun when we step out during the day. Despite the critical role that sunscreen plays in protecting our skin and even our immune system to an extent, many people still have the same misconceptions and make the same some common mistakes.
There are many downsides to not using sunscreen properly, which can include premature aging, sun spots and even some forms of cancer.
Here are some of the most common misconceptions and mistakes regarding sunscreen:
1. Not Wearing Sunscreen on Rainy Days or When Staying In
One of the biggest misconception ever is that one does not need to wear sunscreen on overcast days because the sun does not feel that strong. Even when people plan to stay home all day, they believe it is safe enough to skip their usual sunscreen routine.
The truth is that UVA rays can still penetrate through glass and damage your skin even on cloudy or rainy days, so you must never leave your skin unprotected. The clouds may filter the sunlight, but they do not block the UV rays. Therefore, you should cover your face, neck and lower arms just as you would on a bright sunny day.
2. Not Reading the Sunscreen Contents before Purchasing It
The sun emits both UVB and UVA rays that are potentially harmful to your skin. UVB rays cause sunburn and damage DNA in skin cells, while UVA rays cause skin-damaging free radicals, immune system suppression and photo-ageing, which is premature ageing of skin caused by UV light. Research has shown that up to 90% of symptoms of premature skin ageing are caused by UV exposure.
It is essential to use a sunscreen that contains protection for both UVB and UVA rays. People often pick up a sunscreen without verifying if it has all contents you need to keep your skin thoroughly protected. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide protect against both UVB and UVA rays, Avobenzone protects against UVA and Octinoxate protects against UVB rays. So the next time you purchase sunscreen, make sure you check that if it contains such ingredients.
3. Putting On Sunscreen Too Sparingly or Too Late
We sometimes note people are putting on sunscreen only after their skin begin to heat up or turn red. Most even find sunscreen sticky and causes other uncomfortable feelings after application, hence resulting in a reluctance to use sunscreen or if they do so, they apply only a thin layer.
However, it is important to note that an insufficient amount of sunscreen does not provide the kind of protection your skin needs from the sun. Limited protection will actually increase the chances of UV rays penetration, and you don’t want that.
There are sunscreen products which come with formulas that do not cause stickiness and make it comfortable to wear on yourskin. All you have to do is find the right product. It is also imperative to apply the sunscreen at least 15 minutes before sun exposure so that the formula has ample time to form a protective layer on your skin.
4. Thinking that People with Darker Skin Do Not Need Sunscreen
It is a common misconception that people with more melanin in their skin do not require sunscreen. Perhaps the thought stems from the fact that the melanin works to diffuse UVB rays and can keep away sunburns to a degree.
While it is true that darker skin is safer in the sun comparatively, there is no scientific evidence to prove they do not need a full-spectrum sunscreen. Melanin does not block UVA damage, so you are still susceptible to wrinkles and premature skin aging. Melanin also does not protect you against lengthy sun exposure or even skin cancer from UV rays.
5. Assuming a High SPF Allows You to Stay Longer In the Sun
People think that coating themselves in layers of SPF 80 means they can safely stay outdoors. Experts believe that products with higher SPF create a false sense of security, and you may harm yourself because of it as you are misled into believing that you are fully protected from sun damage.
What is worth noting is that SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays while SPF 50 blocks 98%of UVB rays (1% difference), hence SPF 30 is sufficient for protection. However, you need to ensure you apply after every two hours of being out in the sun. One application of a high SPF product does not mean you spend hours in the sun because that will increase skin damage and sunburn risk.
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✔ Brightens your skin
✔ Acts as a Primer
✔ Absorbs immediately with no sticky feel
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