Keeping Sunburn at Bay

Sunburns making your skin look dusky? It’s time you go for the best sunscreen. You needn’t buy the costliest one. Just make a wise decision and go for the best quality.

But there are other important things to be kept in mind while buying a sunscreen or while applying it. We tell you all about sunscreen and its application. Read on to discover more about it and keep your skin sun-safe. We tell you how.

Sunscreen comes with a sun protection factor or SPF. This determines the protection of your skin from sunrays. Higher the SPF, better the protection of the skin. While buying a sunscreen, go for SPF 25 or more. These contain the necessary chemicals that helps protect the skin against sunburn.

Application of sunscreen is very simple. Apply it just as you apply your regular moisturizer. But make sure to apply it at least 20 minutes prior to going out. The sunscreen needs time on settle on the skin and work. Do not apply sunscreen and go out immediately. It won’t work and moreover would leave your face looking oily.

Reapplication of sunscreen is also important. The sweat washes the sunscreen and it doesn’t work. So reapply sunscreen every 1 hour.
Some people tend to apply sunscreen only on the face and do not bother to apply on the other exposed parts.

This will provide partial protection and the parts which are exposed yet not protected with sunscreen get burnt and darken. You wouldn’t wish to have a face complexion that is pretty different from that of your other body parts, would you?

Sunscreens are often oily and make the skin look dark. To do away with this problem, simply dab a little talcum powder on the face after you have applied the sunscreen. This will make the sunscreen stick to your face for longer but also prevent your skin from sweating.

So now you know the basic tips on application of sunscreen and choosing the right one. If you follow our tips, you are sure to avoid sunburn. Stay sun-safe and enjoy!