Do you love SPF, maybe too much? Just kidding, there's no such thing as loving SPF too much! I makeout with SPF!If I had to choose a single skincare product (laughable if you've ever seen my bathroom countertops) then I'd have to choose a sunscreen.
Yes! Out of all the magical potions out there, the very best -- NUMBER ONE -- is SPF.
Keep in mind that most products are topical and are not absorbed by the skin, no matter what the bottle is telling you. Often, beauty products use tricks give the appearance of whatever they're selling, but all they're doing is putting moisture and reflective pigments over the area. To help prevent sun spots, thermal damage, dry skin and deep-set wrinkles all you have to do is use a sunscreen every single day.
Doubling SPF does not double coverage. SPF 30 is only 2% more effective than SPF 15. What matters most is that you apply a full, thick layer every few hours (I actually knew this, but thought it was worth mentioning)
"With SPF 45, you're protecting yourself against about 98 percent of UVB exposure, and with SPF 70, you're protecting yourself against 99 percent," Dr. Craig Austin. "It's also important to note that SPF doesn't account for protection against UVA exposure, which can cause a great deal of damage, so finding a sunscreen with broad spectrum protection is equally as important as paying attention to the SPF."
Aveeno Face SPF 30 :: $10Apply to the face, neck and any other exposed skin. Daily. Duh.
It always seems to me that people want some magic secret that delivers a desired result without any effort. It really doesn't work that way. Being smart is the secret. Use your head. To prevent sun damage and premature aging, use sunscreen. Daily. Seriously, it does not get easier than that.
1 comments:
late to the game, but I wanted to comment anyway:
How do you keep your skin from being a greasy shiny mess after applying all that SPF cream several times a day? I break out just thinking about it...
Do tell me the secret. :-)
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