How to Use Sunscreen Properly?
Protecting yourself from the sun's rays, which can cause serious health problems ranging from aging to wrinkles and even skin cancer, is crucial. It's also important to remember that one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from these harmful effects is to use sunscreen regularly and correctly.
How should sunscreens be used correctly?
- Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outside.
- It should be reapplied every 2 to 4 hours. Research shows that reapplying the first application 30 minutes after sun exposure increases effectiveness.
- Water-resistant formulas should be preferred during periods of prolonged exposure to water at sea.
- Sunscreen should be reapplied after swimming, excessive activity, and drying off.
- For sunscreen to be effective, it's crucial to use plenty of it. Sunscreen should be applied to all areas exposed to UV light, creating a sufficiently thick layer without rubbing it in.
- Ideally, creams should be applied at 2 mg/cm². This amount is roughly 1/3 teaspoon for the face alone. Applying a quarter of this amount reduces the product's protection by a factor of eight.
- It is recommended to shake the packaging well before use, especially for spray and lotion type creams, to ensure that all the content is homogeneous.
Even if we use sunscreen correctly, we should be careful not to be exposed to direct sunlight for hours.
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References: https://turkdermatoloji.org.tr/media/hasta_bilgilendirme/gunesten_korunma.pdf