#SKINCARE: SUNSCREEN 101

‼️ Did you know that sun damage is one of the top causes for skin damage, skin cancer, & premature skin aging?

🌟 This is why it is so so SO!! Important to be wearing sunscreen EVERY SINGLE DAY!

⛅️ There are two main type of sun blockers:

1️⃣ Physical Blockers

👉 Works by creating a physical barrier on your skin, blocking the UV rays and scattering them away

👉 Block all UVA and UVB rays

2️⃣ Chemical Blockers

👉 Works by absorbing UV rays and converting them into heat (note: higher risk of skin irritation)

👉 May not block all UVA & UVB rays

🏡 I never miss a day of wearing sunscreen, even on days where I don’t go out.

🪟This is because UV rays penetrates, so it is important to still wear your sunscreen at home!

💫 I would recommend wearing a sunscreen with an SPF 50+ that blocks both UVA & UVB rays

🙋‍♀️ Here’s why:

👵🏻 Ultraviolet A (UVA) - has a longer wavelength. It is associated with skin aging.

🥵 Ultraviolet B (UVB) - has a shorter wavelength. It is associated with skin burning

🌞 SPF = Sun Protection Factor

⏳It takes about 10 minutes under the sun for unprotected skin to burn.

🧮 SPF number X 10 minutes = How long your skin is protected for (e.g., SPF 30: 30 X 10 = 300 Minutes of protection, SPF 50: 50 X 10 = 500 Minutes of protection)

🧴So it is important to reapply your sunscreen every 5 hours (SPF 30) or every ~8 hours (SPF 50)

3️⃣0️⃣ An SPF of 30, blocks about 97% of UVB rays, allowing about 3% of UVB rays to hit your skin.

5️⃣0️⃣ An SPF of 50, blocks 98% of UVB rays, allowing only 2% of UVB rays to hit your skin.

🤯 Although this may seem like a small difference, but it actually means that SPF 30 is allowing 50% more UV radiation onto your skin! So I would recommend going for a sunscreen with SPF 50 if possible!

💙 Remember, prevention is better than cure! So if you need to skip all the steps in your morning skincare routine except ONE, let it the one be sunscreen!

🤍 My Current Favourites (links):

🤩 La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF 50+

(My favourite!!!)

* SPF 50+

* Blocks both UVA & UVB rays

* Light weight & Sits well over make up (no sticky feeling)

🥰 Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++

* Cheaper alternative

* SPF 50+

* Blocks both UVA & UVB rays

* Light weight & Sits well over make up (no sticky feeling)

💄Quick Screen SPF 50+ Set Finishing Spray with Blue Light Defence

* Easy for reapplying above makeup throughout the day

* Even helps with setting make up! 😱

* However, spray-on sunscreen are generally not as effective in providing sun protection❗️

* SPF 50+

* Blocks both UVA & UVB rays

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