Suntan cream. What do I need to know?

Everyone is looking forward to the warm days of summer, dreaming of a long-awaited vacation and a trip to the sea. And then came the desired rest, and we set about collecting suitcases. In addition to the usual cosmetics for all, it is worth taking care to ensure that in the trip to the resort with you was a sunblock. Why? Let's figure it out.

Without a doubt, the body of chocolate color looks very beautiful and attractive, but in an effort to achieve this effect, many simply risk their health by exposing their skin to the merciless rays of the sun.

What is sunburn and why can it hurt

Sunburn is a natural defense of the body from UV rays through its pigmentation. But? Except for the acquisition of a pleasant golden color by the skin, this process is accompanied by overdrying, dehydration of the skin, and sometimes a severe burn. All this has a very negative effect on human health and can even lead to skin cancer. Sunblock in the sun - a real wand-zashchalochka, able to protect anyone from the negative effects of sunlight.

In order to protect yourself, you need to strictly monitor the time you spend in the sun, and it is important to both its quantity and "quality". Dermatologists recommend:

• Do not sunbathe from 11 to 15 o'clock in the afternoon. If this is not possible (for example, you go on a tour or work in the country), then use a high-protection sunblock;
• Wear wide-brimmed hats to protect your face from direct sunlight;
• Use moisturizing creams or lotions after exposure to the sun.

How to choose a sunblock

Almost every cosmetic company is ready to offer its customers sunscreens of varying degrees of protection against ultraviolet rays. But here's what suntan cream is better and more suitable for you, you can only determine by experience. When choosing this necessary caregiver, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:

• In order to properly choose a cream, you need to determine your phototype. The lighter your skin, the stronger the protection factor you need. Usually this indicator is indicated on the package in figures from 2 to 30.
• For children it is necessary to use the means with the highest SPF-index.
• The abbreviations on the tube UVA and UVB indicate that you have a cream filter that can protect the skin from two types (A and B spectrum).
• It is better for your skin if the sunblock includes moisturizing oils.
• Use sunscreen for the face, even if you go for a walk or shop, because it is the face skin that is most prone to premature aging under the influence of UV-rays.

Rules for the use of sunscreen means

To apply funds to the skin is better for 20-30 minutes before exposure to the sun, as any cream begins to act not immediately. Pay special attention to the protruding parts of the body: nose, shoulders, chest.

If in the breaks between sunbathing, you bathe in the pool, the sea or the river, then every 2-3 bathings you need to apply the sun remedy again. This must be done even if a water resistant product is used.

Remember that using a tanning cream with the highest protection does not protect you from overheating and dehydration. Therefore, drink more fluids and be attentive to your health and the health of your children.