In today’s world, sun protection is on people’s mindsand store shelvesyear-round.
SPF, or sun protection factor, is a key term we’re used to seeing on various products.
In addition,higher SPF productsdon’t necessarily equal better protection.
For outdoor activities,the Skin Cancer Foundationrecommend sticking with at least SPF30.
However, they caution that products higher than SPF 50 provide only a minor increase in protecting the skin.
To further complicate matters, chemicals like oxybenzone are a concern when examining an SPF product’s ingredients.
In 2022, over 280 products met their criteria.
Besides sunscreen, numerous makeup and even hair and scalp products are advertised as containing SPF, perByrdie.
board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Guanche toldByrdie.
For optimal sun protection, choose a broad-spectrum product.
SPF numbersonly relate to a formula’s ability to block UVB rays.
According to theBritish Skin Foundation, five-star products offer ultra protection.
Frequently, people don’t apply a sufficient amount of SPF makeup for adequate protection.
In her experience, users aren’t putting on this much makeup.
Instead, make applying sunscreen the first step in your makeup routine.
Afterward, wait two minutes or more before applying other products.
Next, apply your SPF makeup products as an added bonus.
“Think of makeup with SPF like the cherry on top of the sundae.
