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10 Top SPF Facts and Myths you need to know!
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Facial sunblocks UVA/UVB broadspectrum that I like:
ALBA botanica SPF 30 Facial sunblock (UVA/UVB broadspectrum)
Clarins UV PLUS Protective Day Screen SPF 40
Clinique City Sheer Dry Block SPF 25 or 40
La Roche Posey Anthelios XL, SPF 40 (TEST on animals!) BUT it has Mexoryl ingredient.
1) FACT: SPF does not always block UVA rays. UVA rays lead to aging; UVB rays are responsible for sun burns. Check that your sunscreen has one of the following UVA blockers: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone, or more efficient Ecamule (Mexoryl SM) which is present in La Roche Posey Anthelios Line (warning: they test on animals!)
2) FACT: Sunscreen does expire. Check your bottle for expiration date. Change your sunscreen every season and store in a cool, dry place.
3) FACT: Some medications can make you more vulnerable to sun damage and sun burns. Tetracyclines, diuretics, and painkillers such as Aleve and
ibuprofen—all increase your chances of getting sun burn! Make sure you apply plenty of broad-spectrum sunblock.
4) FACT: some natural foods can increase your natural protection. Lycopene (fond in tomatoes, guava, watermelon, and pink grapefruit) is a POTENT antioxidant and can boost your own natural protection against sun. DON’T replace your sunscreen with fruits, instead add fruits and veggies rich in lycopene to your summer diet!
5) FACT: labels can lie. Don’t believe everything that labels say =) Claims that sunblock is waterproof and lasts all day–are just claims and marketing strategy (in many cases). Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours or every time you swim.
6) FACT: SPF numbers can be deceiving. SPF 30 does NOT give 2X protection as SPF 15. SPF 30 blocks 93% of UVB (burning) rays; SPF 30 blocks 97%. SPF 50– 98%. and SPF 100–99%! So there is not much difference between SPF 30 and SPF 100. Remember, SPF is calculated based on logarithmic scale. SPF 30 is standard and SPF below 15 is not good enough.
7) FACT: Makeup with SPF ALONE is NOT sufficient. First of all, SPF is meant to be applied liberally onto skin. Average adult needs 1/2 a teaspoon for face and neck. Given that, you wouldn’t usually apply that much foundation on, would you? It is best to use special sunblock formulated for the face. Apply it under your makeup or on top of it. It is always better to reapply often. Try Clinique Sheer City Block in SPF 25 or 40–under your makeup/ It can also be applied on top–when you reapply it.
MYTH: Vitamin D can only be obtained through sun exposure. Vitamin D is found in foods like milk, eggs and salmon (to name a few). Therefore, you can obtain a healthy doze of vitamin D through your food—no sun necessary!
9) MYTH: Only layer of sunscreen closest to the skin surface provides you with SPF protection. Some sunblocks (such as physical sunblocks) work better when they are actually applied on top of makeup (they work by reflecting rays, just like a mirror. )
10) MYTH: beach and all sun activities must be avoided at all times. C’mon; protected, safe sun is not bad for you. There is nothing wrong with spending a day at the beach, given that you apply your broad-spectrum sunscreen 20 minutes before the first exposure and reapply it every 2 hours or after each swim. Avoid peak sun hours (11 AM-4PM).
Be smart. Be protected. Stay healthy.
Enjoy your safe summer!
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