Applying sunscreen can be annoying, but you also need to protect your complexion.
If you go to the beach, you’ll see that lots of people have their heads buried in the sand. A lot of adults neglect to wear sunscreen, despite the abundance of information about how damaging the sun’s rays can be. To do your part in reducing the number of irresponsible people, you need to know the solutions to your gripes.
First, a lot of brands out there leave behind a white film on your skin.
You shouldn’t have to make yourself look like a vampire to enjoy a day at the beach. But no matter how hard you rub, it’s tough to get rid of that nasty white SPF residue. The mask effect is caused by physical (as opposed to chemical) blocks such as titanium dioxide, and to a much lesser extent, zinc oxide. These re ingredients that reflect light as they sit on the surface of the skin, creating a bluish cast. The simple solution would be to try a quick-absorbing block with chemical ingredients that sink into your skin instead of staying on it. Luckily, these mega protectors have now been approved. You can also avoid the Casper the friendly ghost look with a translucent stick or gel that will absorb instantly.
There are also brands that make your skin break out.
One major reason for religious sunscreen use is to maintain pristine complexion even as you age. But often the faithful get punished with a constellation of pimples, thanks to irritating, oil-encouraging chemical ingredients. To keep skin clear and protected, use a sunscreen formula that is free of oils and fragrances, is hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic. And always be sure to wash your face before slathering anything on it. Look for very small amounts of zinc or titanium because they play nice with sensitive skin, and if they’re available in small doses, they won’t make you look like a corpse. Another way to battle blemishes is to stash a pack of pimple-fighting facial cleansing wipes in your bag. Periodically removing sweat from the skin helps decrease bacterial growth. Just don’t forget to reapply soon after that. When you get home, do your usual cleansing routine.
Then, there are also those that feel heavy under your makeup.
UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis, causing damage that can take years to show up. These come in the form of wrinkles, brown spots, and worse, skin cancer. They’re seriously dangerous and they’re sneaky as well. Wearing SPF every single day should be SOP for you. Luckily, many makeup companies now make SPF-enhanced foundations and powders, but they don’t provide enough protection alone. The problem is that you have to use a really thick layer over your face, and that’s just not realistic, nor would it be attractive. To avoid this, put a moisturizer that contains a broad spectrum of sunscreen and one that’s at least 30.
If you’re favorite brand doesn’t qualify, mix your regular product with your foundation because this can already act as an extra layer of protection.
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