Sunscreen

29 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment

by meandmybikini in Skincare Tags: skincare, sunscreen

I like sunbathing, but that doesn’t mean I would like to go on the road of skin cancer.

A few years ago, I was so desperate to get tanned so I used SPF4 tanning oil, but I felt like a pork on a pan and I needed to reapply very often to prevent sunburn (I want a tan, not burn!).

Right now, I am using a SPF50 lotion from Hawaiian Tropic

Everybody should know sunscreen is a MUST to sun bath, otherwise you may wake up and find some lines and spots suddenly climbing on your face!Especially for girls, who cares if the guys have bad skin, well in fact, I can accept his bad skin but HATE if my boyfriend is perfect better than my skin, right?

5 Things to Know About Sunscreen

1. It’s Not Just About the SPF Level.
“Once you go higher than SPF 50, there’s not much difference,” says NYC derm Robert J. Friedman, M.D. For the best protection, look for SPF 30 sunscreens that contain zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone or Mexoryl.

2. You Need More Than You Think.
One bottle of sunscreen for vacation may not be enough. “It takes one ounce to cover the body, and if you’re in the sun for six hours, you need to reapply twice,” says Scottsdale, Arizona, derm Jennifer Linder, M.D.

3. “Waterproof” Sunscreen Really Isn’t.
Updated labels will refer to SPF as water-resistant, which protects for up to 40 minutes, or very water resistant, for up to 80 minutes. Reapply accordingly.

4. Heads Need Sun Protection Too.
“The scalp is a common location for skin cancer,” says Dr. Linder. Use a hair sun protector—it’s less greasy than a lotion.

5. We Can Do Better.
Sad but true: “Thirty-five percent of women still aren’t wearing sunscreen at all,” says Dr. Friedman. Don’t let that be you!