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Sunscreens: How to choose the right sun protection factor

Without adequate care, exposure to the sun can lead to sunburn, skin aging or even the appearance of melanoma (the most serious skin cancer). That’s why it’s important to choose the right sun protection products.

More than once I’ve heard women say that they don’t want to use SPF 50 because they don’t tan anymore. Nothing more fake, so I suggest you find out what the sun protection factor actually means! The sun protection factor in beach creams ranges from 2 to 100. These numbers refer to the product’s ability to block and filter the sun’s rays that burn the skin.

The value indicated by the FPS represents the time you can be exposed to the sun without the skin turning red.

If your skin turns red after only 10 minutes, then a SPF 8 cream will increase this time to 80 minutes (10×8). Therefore, the more you choose products with a higher protection factor, the more you will be protected from both type A (UVA) and type B (UVB) ultraviolet rays. UVA affects the skin the most, destroying collagen and elastin fibers, and UVB rays are what cause sunburn.

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However, this theory differs depending on the time of day we are exposed to the sun, the weather, and the geographical point where we are. If you choose to sunbathe in the mountains, then the time you can sunbathe without getting burned is reduced.

However, this theory differs depending on the time of day we are exposed to the sun, the weather, and the geographical point where we are. If you choose to sunbathe in the mountains, then the time you can sunbathe without getting burned is reduced.How do you choose the right index, depending on the complexion?

  1. People with very white, blonde or red skin, with green or blue eyes, who burn immediately in the sun or who have a lot of moles on the skin – SPF 50;
  2. Brown people, who burn easily and tan with difficulty – SPF 45;
  3. People with creole skin, less sensitive, who do not burn after short exposures to the sun – SPF 30;
  4. Brunette people with brown or black eyes, olive skin and who do not suffer burns – SPF 15;

If you have a lot of moles and sensitive skin, it is preferable to choose a self-tanning cream. It is also advisable to map your moles and re-examine them annually at the dermatologist.

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