The beach season has already arrived and so it's timethink about how to protect your face from the sun. After all, everyone knows that the sun does not have a very positive effect on the skin, since ultraviolet radiation not only contributes to the appearance of age spots, but also destroys collagen in the skin, which is responsible for the smoothness and elasticity of the skin. Therefore, the skin should be protected. When you go to the beach, do not forget to take sunscreen for the face with you. It would not be superfluous to take a hat, for example, a straw hat, which will also help you hide your face from the scorching summer sun. Sunscreens for the face contain a sunscreen filter - SPF, which forms a kind of barrier to ultraviolet radiation. Thus, face cream with SPF prevents the appearance of age spots - freckles, which, perhaps, all representatives of the fair half of humanity do not like. Before applying sunscreen for the face, you should conduct a sensitivity test to the product to avoid an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of cream to the inside of your arm and cover it with a bandage, and after 24 hours, remove the bandage and expose this area of skin to the sun for 10-15 minutes. If redness and itching appear, or both at once, know that this cream is not suitable for you.
What are sunscreen products?
With the arrival of summer, store shelves begin tobe full of various sunscreens and sun protection products. In such a situation, it is quite difficult to make the right choice. This is especially true for sunscreens for the face. At the moment, the cosmetic industry can offer us the following skin care products for the summer:
- Suntan cream. This tool should be for everyone, as it forms on the body a film that protects the skin from excessive exposure to the sun, so you can get an even, neat tan without sunburn.
- Oil for sunburn. The effect of the oil is somewhat weaker than the cream. Also helps to protect the skin from excessive sunlight, providing a tan without burns.
- Sunblock for the face. The skin of the face requires more protection than the skin of the body. It is this protection and provides sunscreen for the face, which not only nourishes and softens the skin of the face, but also tones and satiates with vitamins, providing maximum protection from ultraviolet. There is nothing easier than to protect the skin in the summer, if in your arsenal there is a cream that should be applied not only on the beach, but also under make-up.
- Remedy after sunbathing. Such funds are used after sunbathing. They provide moisturizing of the skin and removal of irritation and redness caused by solar radiation.
- Spray after sunburn. Moisturizes and soothes the skin, has a cooling effect.
- Cream from sunburn. An irreplaceable remedy, which should be for everyone in case you stay in the sun will be delayed, which will cause sunburn. Such cream in the shortest terms will remove reddening and burning and will accelerate processes of restoration of an integument.
So, here are all the main types of products needed in the summer. But our article is dedicated to sunscreens for the face, which we will continue to talk about further.
SPF - what is it, and what does it "eat" with?
The effectiveness of face cream with spf will be discussedthe number after this abbreviation. The abbreviation SPF itself means Sun Protection Factor. The higher the number after the abbreviation, the better the product protects. That is, if you use a face cream with a sun protection factor of 10 (SPF 10), then you can stay in the sun 10 times longer than without the cream. Of course, in fact, you can’t stay in the sun for that long even with this cream, so the longer you plan to stay in the sun, the higher the SPF number should be. The sun filter effect in sunscreens is performed by titanium dioxide powder, which acts as billions of mirrors reflecting solar radiation. The level of sun protection in products ranges from 2 to 50. That is, if you come across a face cream with SPF 2, this means that the degree of protection of the cream is minimal - it reflects only about 50% of ultraviolet radiation. Of course, you can argue that there is a face cream with spf 100 and say that the protection of such a cream is maximum and ultraviolet radiation has no access to the skin at all. But this is not true. It is just that some companies write SPF 100 on face creams to attract customers, but in fact, the SPF in such creams does not exceed 50, which means that about 98% of ultraviolet radiation is blocked. The most popular products are creams with a protection level of 10-15. These are the products that suit most people. In order to choose a sunscreen, you should know what phototype you belong to. There are only 6 phototypes, but in our region, only 4 are mainly found:
When using sunscreenIt should be remembered that they are gradually washed off and rubbed off the skin, so they should be applied to the skin regularly. On average, this should be done every 2 hours. But this applies to the skin of the body, but the cream can be applied to the face much less often.
Choose sunscreen
So, about how to protect your facial skin from the sunwe already know – you need to use sunscreens for the face reviews of which on the Internet will help you make the right choice. After all, someone uses Vichy sunscreen for the face, and someone prefers Loreal sunscreen for the face. But it is not a fact that these products will suit you. Therefore, you should approach the choice of face cream with due attention. Face cream should have maximum protection corresponding to your phototype, throughout your vacation, at sea or on the beach. This will help you avoid such unpleasant manifestations as freckles and dry skin. The modern market can offer a choice of various types of sunscreens for the face – these are various emulsions, sprays, waterproof creams and lotions. The most popular are light products, such as emulsions. But at the same time, such products have one big drawback – they are washed off the skin very quickly and have to be applied very often. Waterproof creams stay on the skin for a long time, but their disadvantage is that when applying such a cream you feel not very comfortable, because it seems that the skin does not breathe at all. In addition, such creams are difficult to wash off even with soap. First of all, naturally, products differ in SPF level. But the composition of the cream is also of great importance, since it determines how long the tan will last, how even it will be, and how the skin will feel. When choosing a sunscreen for the face: cosmetologists' reviews of the composition of such products will help you choose the best sunscreen for the face. So, the cream should contain the following substances:
- Vitamins C, F, retinol (vitamin A), biotin (vitamin H), riboflavin (B2), panthenol (vitamin B5) and phyllochenone (vitamin K).
- Microelements: cobalt, magnesium, manganese, zinc, calcium, sodium and potassium.
- Coenzyme Q-10.
- Complexes of polyunsaturated acids and omega-3 or omega-6.
- Oils. For example, jojoba oil, grape seed, cocoa, coffee, coconut, macadamia, wheat germ, sunflower, peach, Brazil nut, hemp, olive, almond or carrot oil.
- Antioxidants are tocopherols.
Of course, immediately grab the cream that contains itthe maximum content of the above is not worth it, since some components can cause allergies. As we have already written in this article, you first need to conduct an allergy test. If the allergy does not manifest itself in any way - then you can safely buy the selected cream.
Popular among women sunscreen
When we conducted our research on brandssunscreens for the face reviews of women using this or that brand helped to reveal that the most popular, and therefore the best sunscreens for the face are creams of the brands Nivea (Nivea), Garnier (Garnier) and Loreal (Loreal). Also in good demand are sunscreen cream Uriage, cream Vichy (Vichy) and sunscreen cream Lancaster for the face. Let's briefly consider all brands of sunscreens. Sunscreen for the face Garnier with protection level spf 15 - very easily absorbed, does not roll. Perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the skin. In addition, the cream has a light pleasant smell. Excellently protects the skin from freckles. Of course, this cream is not the only sunscreen for the face Garnier. The brand offers several types of creams - both with different degrees of protection, and for different skin types. Creams of this brand contain a moisturizing complex with vitamin E and cactus nutriflavones of natural origin. Vichy SPF 30 sunscreen contains hyaluronic acid. This cream provides uniform and long-lasting protection from ultraviolet radiation, has a mattifying effect and wonderfully moisturizes the skin of the face. The creams of this brand contain Vichy thermal water. The cream is resistant to sand and water. The brand also offers other creams with different SPF. Uriage sunscreen for the face is hypoallergenic, does not contain oxybenzene and parabens, and is resistant to sweat and water. In addition, the cream of this brand contains 10% Uriage thermal water, which has a calming effect on the skin. The cream provides reliable protection and does not leave an unpleasant sensation on the skin from its use. Loreal sunscreens for the face stimulate protection and natural regeneration of the skin. The cream prevents the appearance of freckles and prevents the appearance of signs of photoaging of the skin. Creams of this brand are easily absorbed and do not leave an oily shine. Lancaster sunscreens for the face do not stain clothes, perfectly protect the skin from burns, the appearance of age spots, moisturize and nourish the skin. Thanks to the creams of this brand, you can get an even and beautiful tan. The cream does not leave an oily shine or sticky feeling on the skin. Nivea sunscreen for the face is also good. Thanks to its light formula with natural antioxidants, this cream makes the skin elastic and smooth and provides excellent protection from solar radiation thanks to the highly effective UVA / UVB system. Nivea sunscreen for the face can be used by people with different skin types, including sensitive skin. So, here we have reviewed the most popular and widespread sunscreens for the face in our country. We hope that our article answered the question "How to protect facial skin from the sun?" fully and helped you decide what level of protection you need - whether it's a face cream spf 45 or spf 2. And remember that the sooner you start using sunscreen, the later your skin will start to age! And you can use sunscreen from childhood, the main thing is to choose a cream that suits your age and phototype. Have a great holiday and a great tan! We recommend reading:
