Sunscreens with protection factor 50 are suitable for those with fair to very fair skin - those who often get sunburned.
- SPF: 50+.
- Skin type: all types.
- Filter type: .
- Manufacturer: Ducray, France.
- Price: 861 rubles.
This cream has a delicate texture and contains vitamin E. On dry skin it is absorbed without leaving a trace and does not cause any unpleasant sensations. On oily skin, immediately after application it forms a thin film that disappears after 5–7 minutes.
Ducray Melascreen not only protects against UV rays, but also prevents the appearance of age spots. If you already have them, then the product will make them almost invisible.
You can apply makeup on the cream. Cosmetics on such a base lie flat, do not roll, and do not gather in folds. But many customers prefer not to wear makeup, because Melascreen has a mattifying effect and evens out the tone itself.
- SPF: 50.
- Skin type: all types.
- Filter type: .
- Manufacturer: Sun Look, Korea.
- Price: 715 rubles.
- SPF: 50.
- Skin type: all types.
- Filter type: physical.
- Manufacturer: Farm Stay, South Korea.
- Price: 590 rubles.
The cream contains snail mucus, herbal extracts and beeswax. These components moisturize the skin well, restore it after irritation and inflammation. The product also prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
The cream is thick, but applies and spreads quite easily. It can be used as a base for makeup. Or you can do without foundation altogether, because the product evens out the skin tone and mattifies it.
- SPF: 50.
- Skin type: all types.
- Filter type: physical.
- Manufacturer: The Skin House, South Korea.
- Price: 1,440 rubles.
The cream reliably protects the skin from UV rays and moisturizes it. Pleasant bonuses include controlling sebum production, smoothing out fine wrinkles and correcting facial tone. After using this product, the skin becomes smooth and velvety.
It has a delicate texture, easy to apply and distribute without streaks, stickiness or greasy shine. Can be used as a basis for. But before applying cosmetics, make sure that the product is completely absorbed.
5. Sunscreen cream-gel for face La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL
- SPF: 50.
- Skin type: combination, prone to oily skin.
- Filter type: physical.
- Manufacturer: La Roche-Posay, France.
- Price: 1,600 rubles.
A non-comedogenic product without perfumes is perfect for people with problem skin. It does not clog pores, eliminates oily shine and controls sebum production. It has a matte finish: it covers the skin with an invisible veil and does not stick after application.
The cream is easy to apply and quickly absorbed, does not leave white marks and goes well with decorative. Foundations on it do not crease or smudge. The powder goes on smoothly and doesn’t get into creases.
Another pleasant thing is the opportunity to save 10% using the promotional code WELCOME, if this is your first purchase on the manufacturer’s website.
- SPF: 50.
- Filter type: chemical.
- Skin type: all types.
- Manufacturer: Clarins, France.
- Price: 2,249 rubles.
The cream not only reliably protects the skin from UV rays, but also moisturizes and nourishes it. It helps to achieve smoothness without compromising your health.
The consistency of the sunscreen is very thick and oily. It is absorbed in about 5 minutes, but then there are no unpleasant sensations: no stickiness, no grease, no white stains.
Sunscreens and other products with SPF 25–30
If you have fair skin, you rarely get sunburned, and your tan goes on fairly evenly, then sunscreens with a protection factor of 25–30 are suitable for you.
- SPF: 30.
- Skin type: all types.
- Filter type: physical.
- Manufacturer: Holy Land, Israel.
- Price: 1,110 rubles.
Tinted sunscreen - perfect solution for those who care about their skin and do not want to overload it with various products. Sunbrella Demi Make-Up mattifies, evens out the complexion and gives a light tan. Doesn't clog pores, suitable for daily use.
The smell of the cream is weak. The texture is dense, thick. Immediately after application, the skin may be oily, but after complete drying (after about 5 minutes), the unpleasant sensations disappear. Apply 15–20 minutes before going out into the sun.
- SPF: 30.
- Filter type: chemical.
- Skin type: all types.
- Manufacturer: Coola, USA.
- Price: 4,300 rubles.
An unusual combination - sunscreen spray and makeup fixing spray in one bottle. The product protects the skin from UV rays and increases the durability of makeup. Hyaluronic acid, aloe and cucumber extract moisturize and tone, smooth out fine wrinkles and soothe inflamed skin. You can update your protection throughout the day.
- SPF: 25.
- Filter type: chemical.
- Skin type: dry, normal.
- Manufacturer: CeraVe, USA.
- Price: 911 rubles.
Light moisturizing lotion protects against UV rays and prevents... It lays down softly in an absolutely even thin layer and is well distributed. Leaves no marks or streaks, absorbs quickly. The tone on the lotion does not smudge and stays on well.
Sunscreens and other products with SPF up to 15
If you have dark skin, you don’t burn, and your tan goes on quickly and evenly, then creams in this category are ideal for you.
- SPF: 15.
- Filter type: chemical.
- Skin type: all types.
- Manufacturer: Premium, Russia.
- Price: 902 rubles.
Sunscreen spray for men. It has an incredibly light texture, quickly applied and absorbed. Great option for those who don't like oily creams. There is a subtle tobacco smell that dissipates a couple of minutes after application.
The spray protects the skin not only from sun rays, but also from temperature changes. An indispensable assistant in extreme weather conditions.
- SPF: 15.
- Filter type: chemical.
- Skin type: normal, combination.
- Manufacturer: Kora, Russia.
- Price: 381 rubles.
Sunscreen milk has a pleasant floral aroma and an almost weightless texture. Conveniently distributed, easily rubbed, quickly absorbed. Does not leave streaks on the skin, there is no oily shine or stickiness.
Milk moisturizes and nourishes the skin, making it silky. Can be used as a base for makeup.
- SPF: 15.
- Filter type: chemical.
- Skin type: oily, problem.
- Manufacturer: Christina, Israel.
- Price: 1,800 rubles.
Due to its liquid consistency, the cream is more like an emulsion or lotion, but this does not detract from its protective properties. Easy to apply and spread, quickly absorbed. Does not leave streaks and does not stain clothes.
Protects the skin from aggressive sun rays and prevents the appearance of age spots. Doesn't clog pores. Mattifies, evens out complexion tone. But if this is not enough, you can use the product as a makeup base.
- SPF: 6.
- Filter type: combination of physical and chemical.
- Skin type: all types.
- Manufacturer: Guam, Italy.
- Price: 1,842 rubles.
Guam Supreme Solare is oily and thick, so you need to apply it a little at a time and spread it evenly. It is not recommended to apply this cream: cosmetics can roll off and get caught in small folds of the skin.
Almost all of us like the sun, sea, tan and beach. Many people know that the sun's rays are not always beneficial and sun protection in the form of creams, oils and sprays is needed.
But not everyone knows and knows how to use sun cream correctly so as not to harm their health. Sun protection, a properly selected sunscreen or Sunscreen, as it is also called, is especially necessary for children. How to prepare for summer, choose the best one sunscreen, choose from the variety and decide which sun protection is best and will suit you and your family, understand all the nuances of SPF, as well as UV rays, and not overpay for sun cream, you will learn from today’s article.
Vitamin D and its effect on the body
Everyone knows the benefits of vitamin D, which the body receives during exposure to the sun. Vitamin D improves mood, helps combat the development of rickets in children, reduces the risk of heart diseasediseases, has a positive effect on mental health and even relieves girls from thrush. But all this is in small doses that do not exceed the norm.
We are used to enjoying the sun and it is especially difficult not to break down and lie all day on the beach under the scorching rays after escaping from a long, endless and annoying winter.
Still, after reading this article, I hope you will think about and analyze the potential benefits and perceived harms when choosing the best sun cream. 
According to WHO, only small percentage Russians are diagnosed with melanoma and therefore, the level of this type of cancer in our country is very high, because it is detected
usually quite late.
On the one hand, the rules for staying in the sun are simple and understandable to everyone: do not be in direct sunlight from 10 am to 4 pm, wear a hat and shirts with sleeves on children (or a rash guard), keep children under one year old in the shade under an umbrella and don't forget about drinking regime, monitor the UV index.
On the other hand, who follows these rules?
Let's first understand the terminology and what the labels on sunscreen packaging mean, so that, firstly, you can choose the best sunscreen, and secondly, you won't overpay for the tricks of sunscreen manufacturers.
Sun protection – how to choose sunscreen?
Sun protection is divided into types. There is chemical and physical protection from the sun.
Chemical sun protection filters contain oxybenzone, avobenzone and other “ons”.
Physical filter protection is usually provided by talc, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. That is, it’s not for nothing that Thais generously sprinkle themselves and their children with dioxide-based talc
titanium and zinc oxide.
Disadvantages of Using Physical Filters
– are poorly absorbed, cover the skin with a thick film and are quickly washed off. It is enough to take a swim in the sea or pool once,
and again you need to sprinkle yourself from head to toe with talcum powder and powder.
Pros of a chemical sun protection filter the fact that it is a pleasant viscous mass (cream or lotion, spray, oil), which is perfectly absorbed, smells great and is not felt on the skin.
Minus– sometimes, under the influence of sunlight, oxybenzone and avobenzone mutate into free radicals and can cause tumors on the body.
There is an option when a sunscreen cosmetics manufacturer combines these two types, chemical and physical, for better sun protection and absorption.
Sun protection – What does the inscription “SPF” mean?
SPF is an abbreviation that stands for Sun Protection Factor, which means sun protection factor.
Magazines, newspapers, television remind us that in the summer or while on vacation in hot countries we need to protect our skin from the sun and UV rays.
SPF (UVB sun protection factor) is what you should first pay attention to when choosing a good sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
!Important!
Many people mistakenly believe that the SPF scale is 2, 5, 15, 30, 50, etc.; is the amount of time you can spend in the sun without harm.
The SPF index means that you can withstand 15, 30, 50 times more sun protection than without it.
A well-known method for determining the SPF factor you need is as follows: you need to multiply the number of minutes in which you will burn in the sun without a product by the estimated SPF protection factor and get the number of minutes that you can safely spend in the sun.
However, WHO does not agree with this interpretation and recommends that absolutely any cream, spray, oil, or sun stick should be renewed at least every two hours
Sun protection – Consumer deception or the difference in – SPF 30 and SPF 100
This information is known only to those who have dug deep into the topic of sun protection and sunscreens.
It is unlikely that you are aware that the difference in a sunscreen with a factor of 30 and in a cream labeled 70-100 is only a few percent.
Moreover, in most countries it is strictly forbidden to indicate an SPF greater than 50 on a jar or tube, as this is a clear deception of the consumer.
The difference in SPF 50 and SPF 100 is negligible, and inspired by the numbers and the price per bottle, people mistakenly try to spend unlimited time under the scorching rays.
Speaking of price. You've probably noticed that sunscreens with a factor of 50 and higher cost some astronomical money.
Don't feed the industry, buy sunscreen with SPF 30 - this is the most best option, since 50 differs from it in the level of protection from 1 to 2%
SPF 30 – protects skin from ultraviolet radiation by 96%
SPF 50 – protects skin from burns by 98%
And the price difference between them is several hundred rubles.
The thickness of the sun cream is also important. No matter how much you want to look beautiful and graceful on the beach, dermatologists do not advise rubbing sunscreen until absorbed; it is better to leave a thick layer on the surface of the skin to create a denser “screen” of sunscreen.
Choosing sunscreen for yourself and your child
I have already eaten more than one dog buying sunscreen creams, sprays, sticks, gels, and oils.
Living in a hot country, I can responsibly say that expensive sunscreens are often better than cheap ones.
To my great regret, the best remedy from the sun that I came across is more expensive than all the others. It is produced by Banana Boat.
Pay attention to the number of plus signs on the PA marking - ‘this is the maximum
This Australian company produces sunscreens of all types and types. For babies, children, adults, for face and body and its main advantage is that you can spend active time in the sun
without fear of getting burned.
When talking about activity, I mean playing sports, running, sweating and not smearing yourself every 5 seconds.
It is Banana Boat that I buy for Masha for tennis, only a spray with SPF 50 and UVA and UVB ++++ protection copes with the hot and radioactive Thai sun.
This spray costs 720 baht in pharmacies and 7/11, that is, about 1200 rubles. Expensive, yes. Enough if you use it every day of the week for 3-4.
The Banana Boat line also has a good cooling spray for burns, but I usually don’t buy it, since aloe gel copes with sunburn just as well and quickly reduces skin peeling to a minimum
healing and saturating the skin with moisture.
Buying a good sunscreen spray is important, since the appearance of freckles, new moles, their growth and quantity is not something cute and useful, but a reason to think about whether you are doing everything as needed.
I already wrote about sunscreens on the site and recommended creams and sprays from Boots. I take my words back. They are not bad, but not worth the money. 
Besides Banana Boat, in my opinion, one of the best sun creams is produced by Nivea. Not even a cream, but a spray, the same as Banana Boat.
Nivea is slightly cheaper in price, SPF 50.
Sometimes, very rarely, both Nivea and Banana Boat have sales and you can buy two bottles for the price of one at the Thai pharmacy Boots or Watsons.
I think you know that it is better not to apply sunscreen to babies under 6-8 months, so as not to tempt fate.
But when the expected harm is greater than the expected benefit, you should, of course, use sun cream or at least sun powder.
For children, creams and sprays are usually produced that are opaque and non-transparent. white. Often blue or green, so that you can see all the places where you still need to apply the cream.
You need to apply sun cream to your child 30 minutes before going out into the sun. This rule applies to everyone.
Personally, my favorite sunscreens come in spray form. It’s easy to apply, convenient to smear, your hands don’t get dirty like cream and especially oil.
The probability that the jar will leak and stain the bag is 0.
I’ll say a few more words about cheap sunscreens. Usually it's a pig in a poke.
It is unknown who produced and under what control, all products within the cost range of 100-300 baht showed themselves to be 3 out of 5.
Even SPF 50, purchased for less than 500 rubles, did not cope with the task at all. This is my experience. I do not rule out that yours is different.
When coming to Thailand, it is quite enough to use a sun cream or spray with SPF 15 for people with dark skin and dark hair and with SPF 50 for fair-skinned blondes.
Once again I urge you not to overpay and not buy nonsense like SPF 70 and 100
What else can you protect from the sun besides your body?
If you have moles, age spots, warts, warts or other skin formations on your body, be sure to apply cream with SPF 50, no less, before going out into the sun.
Sun protection for face and lips
If we are talking about sun protection in the city, it is not necessary to apply a thick, greasy mass on your face in the form of a cream with SPF 50.
You just need to give yourself a task and always buy all cosmetics with sun protection in the form of UVA and UVB rays.
Now the lion's share of all cosmetics contains Sanskrin.
Lips should be smeared with lipstick with SPF of at least 15. So that the lips do not crack, do not age prematurely, but look moisturized, rich and do not lose their color and density.
If you don't use lipstick, no problem. Buy hygienic gloss or lip stick.
What are the types of solar radiation and how do they work?
There are three types of solar radiation: infrared - this type creates a heat effect and warms us in the summer; the visible spectrum is the very rays of the sun,
which our vision perceives. And ultraviolet radiation. Ultraviolet radiation is abbreviated as UV.
When choosing the best sunscreen, sunscreen, spray or oil, the first thing you should know is which types of UV are dangerous and which are not.
The name UV waves is related to the wavelength.
UVС wave range is from 100 to 300 nm and is the most destructive. Luckily for us, the range
UVC does not reach the surface of the earth, because it would simply burn all living things.
UVB is waves in the range of 290 - 340 nm and UVB radiation accounts for up to 20% of all radiation that hits the earth's surface.
It is UVB waves that help us get a beautiful bronze tan, for which people go to warm countries.
The B wave spectrum actively affects DNA cells and causes various disturbances in its structure, which is generally not very dangerous if you do not spend hours and days under the scorching sun.
The most dangerous waves are the UVA spectrum of ultraviolet waves. The UVA spectrum, with a wavelength of up to 400 nm, represents more than 85% of all solar radiation that hits our skin.
Due to the fact that UVA waves are longer than UVB waves, they do not affect redness and tanning, but penetrate into the deep skin cells and the substances they produce remain and harm the skin much more.
2. UVA rays are everywhere, regardless of whether you are in the tropics, in the mountains or in a metropolis
3. UVA rays are harmful even when you are in the office if the sun is shining through the window
4. UVA rays pass through car windows
5. UVA rays come not only from the sun, but also from fluorescent lamps and lamps in tanning salons
What risk do we face by not protecting ourselves from UVA rays?
1. Risk of sunstroke and intoxication
2. UV A rays penetrate the skin to a depth twice as deep as group B rays
3.UV A rays can cause corneal burns, retinal damage and cataracts
4. It is UVA rays that provoke and increase the risk of developing skin cancer
5. Skin aging, thinning, dryness and fragility of the skin are associated with the penetration of UVA rays under the skin
Knowing all these parameters, the task before buying a sunscreen for yourself, children and the whole family is to choose a product that not only has high level SPF, but also protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
In Thailand, Japan, China and other Asian countries, the best UVA protection is still labeled “P”
For example, P+ P++ P++++ etc. The more pluses on the sun cream, the better. Maximum protection - 4 pluses on the package.
How to Choose Sunscreen Based on Your Skin Type
Surely you are aware that the skin of all people in the world is divided into types. If you have fair skin, light eyes and burn easily, then you are at the highest risk.
The same rule applies to infants and children younger age whose skin is still very thin, delicate and does not have the same natural level of protection as in adults.
Just because your skin type is dark (dark eyes, naturally brown or black hair) doesn't mean you don't need to use sunscreen. Even representatives need sun cream
Negroid race, since all people in the world not only sunbathe, but also burn. It's only a matter of time and the number of minutes spent under the scorching sun.
It is also worth noting that the closer to the Equator you are, the stronger the radiation from the sun's rays, and the greater the protection factor your sunscreen should have.
As for Thailand, even those with dark skin should use sunscreen here, for the simple reason that burns, skin aging, destruction of elastin and collagen are not the worst things.
Sunstroke, loss of consciousness, skin cancer - these are things you should be afraid of and try to avoid.
It is worth choosing a wide range of sunscreen and cosmetics with an SPF filter. Which blocks not only UVB rays, but also UVA rays.
What is Tan and where does it come from?
Surely you have thought about the mechanism for acquiring a tan. Why do some people tan better, acquire an even, beautiful, bronze tan, while others can only dream of this and are never able to tan? It's all about skin types and chemical reactions body.
Skin is a protective layer of our body, which, when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, begins to create a barrier. The epidermis contains cells called melanocytes, which are responsible for the production of melanin in the body.
Beautiful tan- This is just a protective reaction of the skin in response to its degeneration by UVA and UVB rays.
When exposed to the scorching sun, our skin becomes rougher, drier, darker, and even the English word “Tan” refers us to tanning processes and working with animal skin to produce leather goods.
Dark skin copes better with the intrusion of the sun's rays into the skin, while light skin does it worse. Therefore, the lighter the skin, the more difficult it is for a person to tan and the more protection from the sun he needs.
Can tanning cause skin cancer?
This is not to say that only UVA rays are dangerous. To provoke the growth of atypical cells, UVB rays also make their “mite”.
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of benign and malignant tumors, one of the most common skin diseases, certainly associated with sun exposure.
There are studies that show that children who were severely burned at least once in infancy double their risk of developing skin cancer in the future.
Both basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma primarily affect visible areas of the body: the scalp, neck, face, and arms.
Scientists agree that uncontrolled exposure to the sun during dangerous hours using sunscreens, even with a high protection factor, can be no less dangerous than exposure without them.
The thing is that not a single sunscreen, neither chemical nor physical, is recognized as completely useful and natural and cannot be recommended for use in large doses.
Does tanning and sun age your skin?
In short, yes, it makes you old. Exposure to the sun does not go without consequences, and you have probably noticed how dry, dehydrated, stretched and damaged the skin of those who are covered with a brown-black tan is. This is especially true for older people, whose skin regeneration is no longer the same as that of young people; skin damage and microcracks are more difficult to heal.
People all over the world (excluding Asia) associate tanning with health, wealth, and a successful lifestyle. It doesn’t matter where you got your tan from - from a solarium or at sea, ultraviolet light penetrates into the deep layers of the skin and destroys elastin, collagen, dehydrates and even leads to the appearance of age spots ahead of time.
While you are young and don’t think about it, spending hours on the beach under the sun, getting sunburned to the point of boiled cancer, everything seems not scary and not so important.
The effect of the sun on the skin goes unnoticed, but over the years the consequences will be not only on the face, but also on the body.
How to sunbathe safely - basic rules
If you are going on vacation with children and are going to sunbathe and spend a lot of time in the sun, try to follow at least some rules.
Infants and young children, especially those with fair skin, should not be exposed to direct sunlight from 10 a.m. to 3-4 p.m. Jaya on a cloudy day ultraviolet
penetrates our skin by 85-90%.
Apply sunscreen BEFORE leaving the house, at least 20-30 minutes in advance.
Sunscreen, spray, oil, stick should be used every 1.5-2 hours, even if they are waterproof. If they are ordinary, then even more often.
Typically, sunscreen does not last longer than one summer season as the heat breaks it down beneficial features, the cream simply “rotates”.
In the sun, the child and you should always wear a shirt with a sleeve if the stay is longer than 10-15 minutes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
A hat, a brimmed Panama hat, and a rashguard are the first things your baby will need on the beach.
The closer to the equator the country you are going to on vacation, the stronger and more radioactive the solar radiation.
If you do get burned, apply aloe vera gel or Bepanthen as soon as possible. Update them every 1.5-2 hours until improvement occurs.
Reduce the SPF factor of your sunscreen gradually. Starting from 30 and up to 5-10.
How to choose sunscreen? This week I am again writing something important about sun protection, what to look for Special attention! My new life hack for safe tanning products!))
It’s been the fourth year I’ve been writing, but questions remain, new brands appear, safety studies that I’m monitoring to tell you the main news =))
Over the years of monitoring the sunscreen market trends have changed in better side : the use of vitamin A has decreased, the number of cosmetics with mineral filters has increased, manufacturers have finally paid attention to protection against UVA rays!
But at the same time increased number of sunscreen sprays and there is a trend of increasing SPF factors, despite FDA restrictions not to use labeling greater than SPF50.
Today I will give a short life hack on what to look for first when choosing the right sunscreen
How to choose sunscreen?
Just 7 steps when purchasing to choose the right sunscreen for summer, vacation and active sports!
- No to sunscreen sprays with physical filters!
Aerosol sprays are very popular for sun protection given their ease of application on children and hard to reach places. However, they pose a serious respiratory hazard! Micronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide particles when sprayed, inhaled and cause lung damage and bronchi.
Despite the FDA's safety concerns, many companies still make sprays, so your health is in our hands.
2. No ultra-high SPF
Many people still don’t know what SPF means. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) only protects against skin-burning UVB rays. It has nothing to do with protecting against UVA rays, which penetrate deeply, suppress the immune system, cause accelerated aging and even skin cancer.
Cosmetics with high SPF factor gives a false sense of security, tempts you to stay in the sun longer, without fear of sunburn, but seriously increasing the risk of skin damage.
Don't be fooled by buying sunscreen with a factor greater than SPF 50. Apply cream every two hours, regardless of the SPF value!
3. No Oxybenzone
One of the most dangerous chemical sun protection filters is oxybenzone. It is photostable, but penetrates the skin, enters the bloodstream and acts as an estrogen in the body. It also often causes allergic reactions.
The data is still preliminary, but studies have already found association between oxybenzone use and health problems. One study linked endometriosis in older women to oxybenzone, and another found that women with high concentrations of oxybenzone in their bodies had low birth weight babies.
Oxybenzone is used in sunscreens, decorative cosmetics and foundations.
4. No Retinyl Palmitate
When used at night, products with vitamin A are beneficial for the skin. But retinyl palmitate is not safe in the sun; it can accelerate the development of tumors and skin lesions.
The FDA is still deciding whether to remove the ingredient from sunscreens, which could take years, so it's best to play it safe and choose one without retinyl palmitate.
5. Don't combine sunscreen with repellents.
Some manufacturers have come up with the idea of combining the two different means in one. But sunscreens often require reapplication, which is not very convenient. In addition, studies have shown that combining sun protection and repellents increases the skin's absorption of harmful substances.
6. No sunscreen in wipes and powder
The FDA has restricted the use of wipe-on and powder sunscreens, although many stores still sell them. You should not buy them, since wipes provide a questionable level of protection, and loose powder is unsafe for inhalation, like sprays.
7. Be careful with sunscreen oils!
Sunscreen oils - bad idea protection. Even if they contain sun filters, the SPF is very small and the level of protection is weak. Do not buy products with SPF below 15 and do not buy sunscreens without titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, Avobenzone, Tinosorb or Mexoril for UVA protection.
Which sunscreen should I buy?
According to EGW, which annually tests sunscreens for safety, effectiveness and UVA protection, brands continue to rank best Alba Botanica(mineral line only), All Terrain, Badger, Babo Botanical, but new brands CeraVe and CotZ have also appeared, I give these products below.
I'm still delighted with Alba Botanica, I will buy them again for the beach, they are inexpensive, pleasant to use, water resistant and great for harsh sun))
My Favorite Beach Sunscreens
⇒ Sports cream with mineral protection Alba Botanica, Very Emollient Sunscreen, Sport Mineral Protection, SPF 45. Water resistant for 80 minutes, ideal for swimming and sports. Contains moisturizing and protective extracts of aloe and echinacea.
⇒ Favorite baby cream Alba Botanica, Very Emollient Sunscreen, Kids, SPF 30. Water-resistant for 80 minutes, safe for children and adults, calendula and chamomile extracts prevent inflammation from the sun.
⇒ Face stick All Terrain, KidSport Face Stick, SPF 28. Convenient, especially for the beach and long trips, excursions in the open sun, when you need to frequently renew the protection on the cheekbones and protruding parts of the face.
The best sunscreens according to EGW ratings
I also want to try new facial products, all of them (like mine above) became the best in the EGW rating this year:
⇒ Elemental Herbs, Kid's Sunscreen SPF 33, light Sanskrin for the face with extracts of green tea, chamomile and calendula, safe for the skin of children and adults, gives good protection from UVA rays.
⇒ CeraVe Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45, a luxurious sunscreen with physical filters, ceramide complex, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and phytosphingosides. Provides waterproof protection for 80 minutes and prevents UV damage to the skin. Suitable for children and adults.
⇒ Babo Botanicals, 40 SPF Daily Sheer For Face Sunscreen, Sanskrin for extra-sensitive facial skin, non-greasy, light, for children and adults. Promises to be transparent, contains mineral filters, wheat protein, white tea and rose extract =))
⇒ Cotz, Flawless Complexion, Lightly Tinted SPF 50, non-comedogenic Sanskrin will do everything to prevent pimples, inflammation and skin irritation in the sun! Does not contain oils, is lightweight, suitable for sensitive skin, the base is completely silicone, and contains the strongest antioxidant vitamin C.
⇒ MyChelle Dermaceuticals, Replenishing Solar Defense SPF 30, Sanskrin for all skin types, especially suitable for combination skin. Contains kukui and macadamia oils, red algae extracts that reduce ultraviolet damage to the skin.
Here's a life hack on how to choose sunscreen. He will help you do right choice to everyone who goes on vacation or stays in the city!
If you have a favorite sun protection cream, or want to ″disassemble the composition″, write in the comments!
We need sunscreen cosmetics not only on vacation and not only in the south. If you are not in the sun for more than 30 minutes during the day, there is no need to use creams with light filters. But if your time in the sun is longer, or you are going on vacation outside the city or to a park, to an open-air cafe, then regardless of the time of year it is necessary to provide your skin with protection from the sun's rays. You can get sunburned in April, May or September. Even a small amount of harmful ultraviolet radiation is enough to harm the skin, but the consequences are quite serious: impaired regeneration and even cancer. So it's better to be safe than to be underprotected.
Principles for choosing sunscreen cosmetics
Sunscreen for the face is chosen, like all other cosmetics, based on skin type. There are no restrictions for normal skin - choose according to your own preferences. For dry - the best option there will be milk or cream with a dense texture and a large number of moisturizing ingredients. For oily or oily skin, a gel or fluid is more suitable.
There are two types of protective equipment: with shielding and blocking effects. It is better to purchase a face sunscreen with a blocking effect. This type of cream contains or - finely dispersed powder that reflects the rays. These cosmetics are usually hypoallergenic and highly effective.
Shielding creams contain chemical substances which often cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, before using them, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test: spread a small area of skin on inner surface apply cream to your forearms and keep your hand in the sun for 20 minutes. If itching and redness appear, you should cosmetic product doesn't fit.
When choosing a sunscreen for your face, pay special attention to the SPF (sun protection) factor. The higher this indicator, the higher the degree of protection from ultraviolet radiation and the longer the time that can be spent in the sun without causing harm to the skin. When determining the optimal protection factor, you need to take into account the color and tone of your skin - the lighter your skin, the more effective the protection should be (the higher the SPF value):
These indicators are relevant for those who vacation on the Black Sea coast or on the Sea of Azov. If you are further north, the SPF value should be reduced by 10 units, if further south, increase by 10.
After the skin tans and its ability to independently block the effects of ultraviolet radiation increases, it will be possible to use a sunscreen for the face with a lower SPF value (lower by 10-15 units).
Remember that you need to apply sunscreen cosmetics 25-30 minutes before going out into the sun - it begins to act only after absorption. Don't rub vigorously - this reduces the effectiveness by 30%, just wait until the sunscreen is absorbed. Reviews from those who have used cosmetics with protective filters indicate that the incidence of age spots that appear when exposed to the sun is reduced, the skin does not burn, does not peel or redden. With a properly selected cream, drying and dehydration are not observed, the tan applies evenly and there is no feeling of tightness after sunbathing.
This cosmetic will protect you from two types of harmful sun rays: UVB and UVA. The former cause sunburn, the latter do not, but both types make the skin less elastic, activate the aging process and increase the risk of skin cancer.And do all creams protect equally?
No, the degree of protection depends on the SPF value, which ranges from 2 to 50. The higher the SPF value, the more sun rays it filters, and you can stay in the sun longer without the risk of sunburn. For example, SPF 2 filters about 50% of UV rays, and SPF 50 filters up to 98%.Which one should you choose?
If you go out in the sun occasionally, for no longer than a few minutes, dermatologists advise How to choose the right sunscreen for your skin type. cream with SPF 15. If you are outside continuously for a long time, choose a cream with SPF 30 or higher.Also affects the degree of protection.
Isn't it easier to buy SPF 50 for any skin, since it protects so well?
No, because sunscreens are not 100% safe. Some of the substances in their composition can cause skin irritation, rashes and pimples. Others suspect toxicity and the ability to disrupt the hormonal system, although this has not been proven.The lower the SPF level and the amount potentially hazardous substances in the composition of the cream, the better.
Don't overuse protection if you don't need it.
So the creams differ only in SPF?
No, sunscreens also differ in the active ingredients in their composition and are divided into chemical and physical. Chemicals are absorbed into the skin and absorb the sun's rays, then turning them into thermal energy. Physical create protective screen on the surface of the skin and reflect ultraviolet radiation.And which ones are better to choose?
Chemical products do not leave streaks and are more resistant to water and sweat. However, unlike physical ones, they are more dangerous for the skin: they can cause allergies and irritation, and their protection begins only 20 minutes after application.If you have sensitive skin and don't want to apply cream before going out into the sun, choose physical creams. If you are going to swim, actively train, and don’t like greasy consistency and stains on the skin, choose chemical ones.
In addition, pay attention to what types of rays the chosen cream protects from.
