Sunscreen is considered one of the most important skin care products. It is thought to prevent skin from tanning, wrinkles and premature aging. Thus, it is a very important task to choose the right sunscreen and also to use it properly.
Determine your skin's colour and its ability to tan. Even if you have very dark skin, you still need sunscreen to shield it from sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
Look for a sunscreen with the highest sun protection factor (SPF). A higher SPF factor does not ensure that you can stay out in the sun for prolonged hours, it means that you have a little more protection if you have not applied an adequate amount.
Read the label of your sun screen carefully. It should clearly state that the formulation offers protection against the burning (UVB) rays and the aging (UVA) rays.
Know the difference between waterproof and water resistant sunscreen. A waterproof sunscreen provides protection in the water for approximately 80 minutes, while water resistant sunscreen provides only 40 minutes of protection.
