Choosing the right sunscreen for the occasion

The sun is what we always look forward to every day. Its warmth always makes our daytime companion brighter and happier. Therefore, some people love to do outdoor activities and let the warmth of the sun touch their skin. However, as we know, prolonged exposure to the sun causes skin damage and also skin cancer. In fact, melanoma is the most common disease found in people who have increased sun exposure. Of course, we can prevent this by using the perfect and suitable sunscreen and chemical sunblock. But how do we choose the right ones when there are so many options on the market? Well, let’s look at the factors one by one.

The first thing we have to do is define our skin color. Lighter skin tends to tan and burn easily. Therefore, it is suggested to always choose the brands with the highest SPF (sun protection factor).

Second, always classify whether the affected skin is oily, normal, or dry. It will be helpful in choosing the right brand, texture and spectrum coverage.

Third, as there are also many products marketed as sunscreens, there is a slight confusion between the two. Sunscreen is slightly transparent and still allows some radiation to reach the skin, although it protects against UVA, UVB, or both. Due to its texture, it needs to be reapplied every few hours as some sunscreen products tend to be unstable in direct sunlight. Sunscreen has all the power of sunscreen minus its instability but is more robust.

The fourth thing to remember is the most important point. We must define what our activities are. It is suggested to divide first if it is an indoor or outdoor activity, or if it will be closely related to water sports or a picnic in the shaded park. So how do we combine all the factors into something that is applicable? Examples are shown below.

1. If most of your activity has been indoors, you may want to choose sunscreen instead of sunblock. It will also come in handy when you need to put on makeup.
2. If most of it is outdoors, choose sunscreen instead.
3. If the outdoor activity is some kind of picnic in the park, then there is no need to choose waterproof products.
4. But, if you play on the beach or swim in the outdoor pool, a raincoat is a must.
5. There is an opinion that the higher the SPF, the more prone to blackheads the sunscreen is. However, some products are farsighted in creating a non-comedogenic cream.

The general rule is to always choose safe products designed specifically for each part of the body. Oriflame has this brand SOL Family Medium Sun block Cream which is suitable for the whole family. It is available for both face and body. You can check how to buy the products on the sites below.