Planning a tropical beach trip this winter? Don't forget sunscreen!
And to make your tan enviably attractive, it is enough to choose the right sunscreen. A cream with an oily and thicker consistency will help protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. It will protect against burns and moisturize the skin, eliminating dryness.
Therefore, when choosing sunscreen in an online cosmetics store, first of all pay attention to its Sun Protection Factor (SPF). This factor will help you avoid sunburn on vacation. If the SPF factor is less than 10, it is low protection; from 10 to 20, medium; up to 30, high protection. SPF from 30 to 50 means increased protection, and above 50 is ultra-high protection for those who spend a lot of time in the sun.
How to choose your level of protection factor? Your hair and eye color will tell you.
Fair skin and light or red hair mean you have a Scandinavian (Celtic) phototype. Then you need to choose a cream with SPF from 30 to 50.
Green or gray eyes with light or blond hair characterize the Nordic phototype. People with this skin type are not as well protected from solar UV rays, so they should use a cream with SPF 20-30.
Chestnut or light brown hair and gray or brown eyes indicate the Central European type, whose owners can use a cream with SPF 15-20.
People with the Mediterranean phototype have dark hair and eyes. Their skin is thick, so they are recommended to use protection with SPF 10-15.
There is also the Indonesian or African American phototype. People with dark skin, dark hair and eyes are naturally endowed with natural protection from UV rays. Their skin will not burn in the sun, so they do not need to use strong sunscreens.
Sunscreen for especially delicate skin of the face and hands is best bought with vitamins, so that your skin also receives nourishment during sunbathing. The UVA sign on the cream means that such a product will also protect you from ultraviolet A rays, which can cause sunburn more easily.
When choosing sunscreen, be sure to pay attention to the expiration date and its smell. The convenience of the tube itself also matters. Tubes with screw caps are much more difficult to use. And the volume matters too. For a week-long vacation, it is better to buy a large supply of cream, while for one-time trips to the beach you can use small packages that are convenient to carry with you.
Take care of your skin properly, and then your sunny vacation will leave you with only pleasant memories!