One skincare product that should not be skipped or should not be used is sunscreen.
Not without reason, sunscreen has a multitude of benefits for maintaining healthy skin. Starting from preventing premature aging, protecting the skin from sunlight, preventing the appearance of acne and blackheads, to brightening the skin.
But unfortunately, there are still many mistakes that are often made when using sunscreen, here, Beauties. As a result, sunscreen protection for the skin is not optimal.
So, what are the mistakes that are often made when using sunscreen that can have a bad impact on the skin? Summarized from various sources, here is the review!
Wearing Too Little Sunscreen
Using too little sunscreen/Photo: Photo: Freepik/freepik
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most people only use 25-50 percent of the recommended amount of sunscreen.
You can apply large amounts of sunscreen to your face and other areas of your body, especially those that are not covered by clothing. The AAD recommends applying about 28 grams of sunscreen to the body in hot weather.
Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before leaving the house, and reapply every two hours when outdoors or after swimming or sweating.
Only use sunscreen in hot weather
Only use sunscreen in hot weather/Photo: Freepik/kroshka-nastya
There are still many who think that sunscreen is only used in hot weather. This is a big mistake, yes, Beauties!
According to the AAD, the sun is capable of emitting harmful UV rays throughout the year. Even on cloudy days, up to 80 percent of UV rays can penetrate our skin.
Therefore, to protect your skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer, use sunscreen every time you are outdoors, even on cloudy or rainy days.
Not using sunscreen that suits your skin’s needs
Not using sunscreen according to skin needs/Photo: Freepik/freepik
Another mistake in using sunscreen is not choosing according to your needs or skin type. Sunscreen products have developed so rapidly that there is now a sunscreen for every skin type.
If you have oily skin, it is recommended to choose sunscreen in the form of lotion, gel, or spray. Meanwhile, if you have dry skin, you should choose a sunscreen with moisturizing content and the texture of a lotion, cream or ointment.
It is important to choose a sunscreen that suits your skin type. Because if it is not suitable, it will cause skin problems such as irritation, redness, itching, and even dullness.
So, for those of you who are looking for a sunscreen that not only protects but can also brighten dull skin, you can try OMG UV Barrier Sunscreen, Beauties.
OMG UV Barrier Sunscreen/ Foto: Dok. OMG
OMG OH MY GLOW UV Barrier Sunscreen is a sunscreen that can provide protection for the skin against UV rays with SPF50 PA++++. It’s really suitable for those of you who are active all day because this sunscreen can provide maximum protection to the skin.
This sunscreen contains niacinamide serum, vitamins C + E, and peach extract. The serum content of niacinamide and vitamin C can help prevent dull skin and make skin brighter in 2 weeks
In addition, peach extract has 4x more antioxidants than oranges, making skin supple and healthy.
OMG UV Barrier Sunscreen/ Foto: Dok.OMG
Not only that, OMG UV Barrier Sunscreen is also quickly absorbed and light on the skin with a matte finish and no white cast, so it is suitable for those of you who have oily skin types.
For those of you who have dry skin, don’t worry, Beauties. Because this sunscreen has 0% alcohol, so it won’t make your skin dry and irritated.
OMG UV Barrier Sunscreen also has packaging that is practical to carry everywhere, making it easy to reapply. With a size of 25 ml, this sunscreen is priced at IDR 28 thousand and you can buy it at the official OMG store on Shopee, OMG Beauty Official Shop.
Don’t use sunscreen when wearing makeup
Don’t use sunscreen when wearing makeup/Photo: Freepik/Freepik
Some people skip using sunscreen when they apply makeup. The reason is because the makeup products used already contain sunscreen. In fact, the sunscreen content in makeup alone is not enough, here, Beauties.
Even though most cosmetic brands contain sunscreen, the SPF content in sunscreen in makeup is not enough to protect the skin from exposure to UV rays, as reported by Healthshot.
Therefore, you must still use sunscreen before applying makeup, OK!
Don’t Reapply Sunscreen
Not reapplying sunscreen/Photo: Freepik/gpointstudio
Who still uses sunscreen just once a day during activities? You have to stop this habit, yes, Beauties.
You must reapply sunscreen or reapply it to your skin every two hours. Using sunscreen just once cannot protect the skin from the bad effects of sun exposure. Apart from that, sunscreen is also easily erased due to sweat or contact with clothing, skin, or water.
So that the sunscreen used can provide optimal protection for the skin, make sure to reapply every two hours, OK?
These are some of the mistakes that are often made when using sunscreen. Avoid it immediately, beauties!
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