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A few days ago, I made a post that tanning can lead to skin cancer and promised to update you with the new protection benchmarks for the product labels of any sunscreens out there. I know many have been meticulously reading product labels nowadays yet a lot are still tricked with the advertising terminologies. This is the same also in food labels, so be wary.
And in one of the article that I have read, it was called “prodcuts’ labels” as it fools everyone with a nicer sounding slanguage, I would say. And in fairness to the manufacturers, we also have our own share of mistakes when we use and apply sunscreens. And I am pretty sure that not all have done it the right way, so I am compelled to make a post on how to properly apply sunscreen. (Watch out for it in the coming days) For the meantime, here are some of the terminologies that you must be vigilant of.
- Broad Spectrum is not broad at all considering that SPF refers only to the level of UVB rays that we are protected with and there hasn’t been any for UVA protection.
- SPF in Body Wash or Shampoo labels is not sunscreen and does not offer any sun protection too. Knowing that we have to constantly reapply sunscreen and that is every two hours.
- Waterproof and sweat proof doesn’t mean that you have sun protection throughout the day for you can only be protected for only 40 minutes of sun exposure and that you must have applied it correctly and properly.
- SPF in Cosmetics maybe shady and may not be having the same sun protection criteria as with the sunscreen products.
So as a general rule in ensuring that you have adequate sun protection from your favorite sunscreen product, you should reapply it every two hours, when you are sweating a lot, every after swimming and every after towel drying yourself. Check out my post on how to properly apply sunscreen.
Finding sunblock for the face is quite tricky because the higher the spf the thicker the consistency is which makes it really hard to apply. Anyway, im quite happy with Belo Spf 40, and Aveeno Water Proof Sunscreen SPF 60 (which I used when I surf). Both are cheap and havent experienced any sunburns and breakouts yet despite the abuse I do to my skin when I do water sports. I’m hopelessly tanned for the summer which I really love!
Long time.. sir rob.=)
In using sunblock we need to consistently reapply to maximize the use of the sunblock.
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hahaha.. before I do not use this kind of stuff but with todays heat.. you will see difference in just minutes under the sun especially in the provinces.. waaaa
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I honestly believe in Sunblock. I currently use Armada by VMV Hypoallergenics and so far, I had the best sun protection, ever. It’s really costly but I ensure that I have my supply before I go to the beach. Personally, I would choose a sun protection product with broad spectrum although what you shared in this post seems to have sparked my interest on doing more research about the topic. =)
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I’m not much a “sun” person and I rarely use sunscreen. I hate it more when it’s so greasy. hehe. XD
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Nice tips. I always use sunscreen when I go out.
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great tips..
I actually love using sunblock even if I dont go out..
Hey this is very informative. I will keep this in mind. Feeeling ko basta sunscreen protection okay na yun, I didn’t pay attention much to these little details.I should pala.:)
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Sunscreen is very important if you are outdoor for a long period of time and of course do not forget the sunscreen and the proper application and timing. thanks ,i almost ignore the every 2 hours applicatoin, I will always eep it in my mind
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sunscreens are a must have nowadays.. the sun can be your friend but at times your worst enemy..
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Really not using sunscreen coz I hardly go out in the sun but good to know this info!
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Applying sunblock is such a chore. I wish we can just inject it like glutathione para no hassle!
thanks for the info. users beware of those sunscreen or sunblock not all products are “hiyang” sayo.
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