Are You Applying Sunscreen The Right Way?

The importance of wearing sunscreen is often understated. Sunscreen doesn’t just guard your skin against sun tan and sunburn but it also protects your skin against long-lasting damage and visible signs of ageing. 

Its topical application reflects back and absorbs UV rays in order to reverse the signs of premature ageing and to protect your skin from skin cancer. 

Why is sunscreen important?

 

Sunscreen is one of the least glamorous aspects of your skincare or makeup routine but let’s be honest, it is the most important part of it. 

• It mitigates the risk of sunburn

Sunburns are a common problem in people who spend a lot of time outdoors. If sunburns are left untreated they can turn into painful blisters or make your skin flaky and red. Repeated skin burns have been attributed to melanoma and other malignant skin conditions. Using a good sunscreen enables you to protect your skin from sunburns and other dangerous skin conditions. 

• It protects your skin from skin cancer 

The risk of skin cancer increases with excessive exposure. The best way to protect your skin against this problem is to use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. The use of sunscreen consistently and regularly can significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer. 

• It has outstanding anti-ageing benefits 

Sunscreen can be very useful in reducing the appearance of black spots, tanning, red marks and other sun-related skin damage. At times, the blood vessels underneath or facial skin can break due to sun exposure and that gives an appearance of purple or blue bruising on our face. Furthermore, sun exposure can also cause the rampant breakdown of collagen which causes premature ageing of our skin. These issues can be rightly addressed and sorted by regularly using sunscreen. 

• Keeps inflammation at bay 

If you are someone whose skin gets red, itchy or flaky when exposed to the sun, then sunscreen is absolutely indispensable for you. Wearing sunscreen will help your skin in curbing the effects of inflammation caused by the UV rays. 

How to apply sunscreen the right way

When we talk about sunscreen, it is absolutely important to remember that it is not just for the face. You should apply it over all sun-exposed areas of the body to maximise protection against UV rays. The trick is to rub the sunscreen properly over the body instead of dabbing it. 

Also, be generous when it comes to applying sunscreen on your body because too little, in this case, is actually too less. 

How to apply sunscreen on the face

 

In order to properly apply sunscreen on your face 

• Start by washing your face properly 
• Take an ounce of sunscreen on your palm and rub it over your face. 
• Don’t forget to cover your neck and the top of your chest too. 
• Wait for a few minutes before you start your makeup routine.
• Always apply your sunscreen at least thirty minutes before you step out in the sun. 

How to apply sunscreen when wearing makeup

Sunscreen is the first step of your makeup routine. 

• Apply your sunscreen and then wait for a few minutes. 
• After that, you can start applying your foundation. 
• It is advisable to choose your foundation that has sunscreen in it, as it will enhance your skin’s protection. 
• It is advisable that you apply your foundation in a smooth and downward motion. 
• Excess rubbing or smudging of the foundation can break your sunscreen layer as well. 

How to choose the right sunscreen for yourself. 

Choosing the right sunscreen can be quite overwhelming because there are so many options available in the market. Using a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher will effectively protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Using a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher will effectively protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Revlon’s touch glow advanced sun care SPF 30 provides advanced protection against the sun and it is infused with the goodness of various moisturising properties as well. To that end, Revlon’s touch and glow advanced radiance sun care daily moisturizing lotion SPF 50 has a non-greasy formulation which is enriched with various noteworthy characteristics that impart nourishing and healing benefits to the skin. 

In addition to that, it is important to remember that one needs to apply sunscreen even when there is an overcast because clouds can’t stop more than 25 per cent of the harmful UV rays that can negatively affect your skin. Furthermore, you need to apply sunscreen even while you're swimming or going for a deep sea dive because even water cannot filter the UV rays and they will somehow find their way to reach the surface of your skin. Also, if you are also a big fan of that youthful glow like us, then, Revlon’s touch and glow advanced radiance glow cream is going to sweep you off your feet. In addition to protecting your skin against harmful sun rays, it will also target skin issues like blemishes and pigmentation to give you that priceless glowing skin.

Also read SPF 30 vs SPF 50: What's the difference.

Conclusion 

Wearing your sunscreen is an imperative part of keeping your skin healthy, healed and protected from any probable sun damage. Although the effects of UVA and UVB rays might not be very evident at the start, their prognosis is very scary. Any kind of dereliction in taking precautions in protecting your skin from the sun can translate poorly in the future and it can lead to some serious skin problems. 

Regardless of the nature of your skincare routine, a good sunscreen should definitely be a part of it. It is recommended to wear sunscreen each morning after washing your face. This practice has to be like a ritual for you so that you can reap the benefits of good and healthy skin in the long run. 

FAQs

• Moisturizer or sunscreen: Which Is First?

Using sunscreen before moisturisers will allow the sunscreen to penetrate deeper into the skin. The effect of sunscreen on your skin is diluted if you apply it after moisturiser. 

• If you apply sunscreen, how long should you wait before going outside?

It is recommended that you should apply your sunscreen approximately thirty minutes before stepping out in the sun. This will give your sunscreen the necessary amount of time to get absorbed by your skin. 

• What is the best time of day to reapply sunscreen?

Revlon’s touch and glow advanced sunscreen should be used once in the morning, everyday. Having said that, you need to reapply sunscreen after your swim session, workout session, direct exposure to sun rays for more than two hours or any kind of physical activity that might make you sweat.