5 tips to help you buy the best sunscreen
So you are looking for a sunscreen but just don’t know which one to buy. With so many types of lotions, gels, sticks, creams and UV rays/UVB and broad spectrum creams to choose from, it’s not surprising. So here are some tips to help you recognize a good sunscreen.
- Protection
The sunscreen’s protection against UVB rays is evaluated through its SPF ratings, where SPF is right for summer use. It’s better to buy a sunscreen with higher SPF so that it provides sufficient protection even if applied in small amounts.
Similarly, PA rating provides protection against UVA rays where the more ‘+’s there are in front of PA, the better protection it offers. Always apply 30 ml of sunscreen at a time. You could also mix the sunscreen with lotion so that it is easily absorbed by the body.
- Manufacture date
Obviously, the fresher is the sunscreen the better its efficiency. As the sunscreen ingredients tend to break down while on the shelf, always buy the freshest stock available. Moreover, buy your new sunscreen only after your old one is empty to prevent sunscreen stocking up in the closet past its expiry.
- Brand
Good brands are always a better choice. If possible, use international brands as US and Europe brands are certified through FDA or European Union and have strict regulations about sunscreen certification.
- Chemical or herbal
Chemical is better as there is no thing herbal in sunscreen; so just let the chemicals do their work. Use hypoallergenic and pediatric tested sunscreens as they are milder on the skin.
- Tinted?
Non-tinted sunscreens are always a better option as the chemicals used for creating tints reduce the sunscreen’s protection ability. This is the reason why your moisturizer and foundation cannot protect your skin. Do some experimenting to find the best match for your skin and wear sunscreen even when it’s cloudy.
Conclusion
So based on all this information, remember to choose a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 50. Choose the best brand, preferably hypoallergenic ones and do a patch test before buying one. Makeup also protects your skin like lipsticks with an SPF of 15 protects your lips well.
Sunscreen sticks are better than lotions and gels, which make your skin oily. Reapply the sunscreen every 3 hours and use SPF clothes, parasols and hats to reduce sun exposure. If you keep all these tips in mind, you will be able to buy the best sunscreen for your skin and offer the best protection to your skin.