If your skin health is not improving despite wearing sunscreen, it is time to realize your skin care mistakes. The very blunder that most of us commit is mixing a dab of foundation into sunscreen before applying it to the face. This product mixing may save you from a cakey look but what goes wrong here is that you become more susceptible to sun damage.
Board-certified dermatologists explain that combining sunscreen with your lotion or any products reduces the efficacy of sunscreen against UV rays. However, the correct order of product application in skin care routine includes applying a good moisturizer prior to sunscreen and makeup.
A research study published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology has demonstrated that sunscreens with SPF 30 or higher help to filter both UVA and UVB radiations. Such sunscreens minimize the chances of premature aging of skin, hyperpigmentation, and sunspots.
Tinted Sunscreens For Sun Safe Matte Look
Usually people complain that wearing a multilayer of products brings uneasiness and discomfort to their face. In such cases, tinted sunscreens are a perfect solution for you. These new, innovative, and effective sunscreen formulas give radiant coverage to your face without leaving a white cast. The application of tinted sunscreens gives a universal tint to all skin tones without compromising your sun protection. Zinc oxide is the primary ingredient used in tinted sunscreens. It is a physical sunscreen filter, which is considered ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive skin. Numerous research studies have shown that sunscreens containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide help to avert the photoaging of the skin.
A research study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has elucidated that unlike other broad-spectrum sunscreens, tinted sunscreens protect your skin from visible light damage. This study further elaborates that tinted sunscreens are formulated by using different concentrations of physical sunscreen filters like zinc oxide, which reflect the visible light from the skin surface.
Exposure to ultraviolet radiations has been identified as the primary cause of extrinsic skin aging. When your skin is exposed to sun rays, the epidermis (uppermost layer of skin) undergoes degenerative changes, leading to the degradation of collagen and elastin proteins. According to The American Academy of Dermatology, applying 1-2 ounces of sunscreen daily helps to keep you safe from hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles, etc. In addition, as you have already jumped into summer, wearing sun protective clothing will offer you extra protection from the harsh summer heat. Make sunscreen an integral part of your daily skin care regimen and keep the unwanted skin woes at bay.
