This summer is a time of continuous rain and rain, but there is a bunch of mustard outside, but the sun shines to the size of an explosion. There is a UV index in the corner of your phone screen. If you are from a tropical region, the UV index will definitely be very high. That means that the bright sun outside is not the best for your body. Even if an umbrella goes up, it is not so hot that the umbrella can catch it. Therefore, the protection provided by just raising an umbrella is not enough. A must have a sun cream.
Even if we are exposed to the sun for 5 minutes, our skin may be discolored and burnt. But if we use a sun cream, we can reduce the damage caused by the harmful rays of the sun and prevent skin diseases caused by the rays of the sun. You can buy sun cream under different brands in the market like sun cream, sun block, sun protection and sunscreen lotion.
Let’s choose the right active sun cream
Skin cancer can occur if the skin is exposed to the sun for a long time without any protection. Although there are many types of sun cream in the market, you should be careful about the SPF value of the sun cream when choosing a sun cream. SPF stands for Sun protection factor. 15, 20, 30, 50, 60, 90 sun creams are available in the market. But we are a tropical Asian country.
And one of the countries located very close to the equator. Compared to European countries, we in Sri Lanka are fine with SPF close to 60 sun cream. Because we get very strong sunshine most of the year. But for someone who lives in a cold area like Nuwara Eliya, SPF 30 is suitable. You can buy dermatologist tested quality sun cream at any pharmacy. Don’t get sick by using inferior products because they are cheaper. Inexpensive Bala sun cream is only in name. You may not be aware of this. Sun cream is not only used by people walking on the road, there are also water resistant types of sun cream for those who swim in the sea.
Ingredients
You have the right to use any type of sun protection you like. If you want to keep the skin cool all the time, you can use a sunscreen liquid that contains ingredients that hydrate the skin. Or a cream. A gel type sun protection is recommended at this time. Because when you sweat after applying a cream, the sunscreen looks like flour.
Currently, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has designated 16 ingredients that are harmful to the sun to produce sun cream. But many manufacturers make this sun cream with 8 ingredients. They are avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, occrylene, oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc and oxide.
Also take care of the skin type
If you have dry skin, you need a lotion or cream with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Someone with oily skin should choose a sun protection that does not contain Homosalate and Octocrylene. If you have sensitive skin, you need a sun protection that contains a hypoallergenic lotion.
If allergic
If you are allergic to any sunscreen, you should immediately wash the skin thoroughly after applying the sun cream. Then apply 1% hydrocortisone OTC cream or an antihistamine medication to the sun creamed skin.
It’s a very good method
20 minutes before going out in the sun, apply the sun cream to all areas of the skin exposed to the sun. If you are someone who spends a lot of time in the sun, be sure to reapply the sun cream every two hours. Because the sun cream we use is not active throughout the day. If possible, apply aloe vera gel before applying sun cream. After applying sun cream on your face, you can also put a light makeup on it.
Be sure to apply daily
Especially if you are someone who uses skin lightening products, you must use a sun cream. Otherwise, pigmentation may occur and the skin may be destroyed.
