Why A Face Sun Cream Is Essential

By Haywwod Hunter


In the distant past it was highly undesirable to have a face browned by the sun. Tanned skin was a sign that you spent a lot of time outside and that you were probably a peasant or from the lower classes. If you were someone of higher status, your skin had to be flawless and pale. Coco Chanel, the French fashion designer, first made a suntan fashionable in the early decades of the twentieth century. However, fashion can be bad for your health and it's best to wear a face sun cream every day.

You need a little bit of sun exposure for your skin to produce the vitamin D that your body needs for good bone health. The problem is that too much exposure can cause your skin to age more quickly. More serious is the increased risk of skin cancer. Some of the highest rates of skin cancer occur in countries like Australia and South Africa, where people of European descent are more at risk because of the sunny climate and closer proximity to the deteriorating ozone layer.

There are two types of ultraviolet ray that can cause damage to your skin. UVA rays break down skin's structure and cause wrinkles and that leathery, saggy texture that make you look older than you are. UVB rays give you that wonderful tanned color but also sunburn and skin cancer. To protect your skin, it's best to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both types.

To protect your face, it's better to use a sunscreen that has been formulated for facial skin specifically. This is because your facial skin is oilier and doesn't react well to the richer creams you use on your body. Facial sunscreens are lighter and often better for sensitive skin too.

After you've applied moisturizer in the morning, apply about a quarter teaspoonful of facial sunscreen. Less than this amount won't provide the protection you need. Then apply the cream again as the day progresses, especially if you're going to be outdoors.

If possible, avoid going outside after 10 a. M. And before 2 p. M. During this time the ultraviolet rays that can harm you are stronger because they hit Earth at a more direct angle. They also do more damage near water and snow that reflect them and at high altitudes. If you have to be in the outdoors, wear a hat with a sufficiently wide brim.

Many people don't like having pale skin because it makes them look unhealthy. However, you don't need to risk skin damage to get that healthy glow. Cosmetics like bronzing creams or powders provide instant results while self-tanning products give longer-lasting results.

There are many different face sun creams on the market. Try out several until you find the one that works best for your skin and your lifestyle. It is an investment you'll never regret, since in the long run, prevention is much cheaper than cure.




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