3 mistakes when using sunscreen that need to be stopped immediately

Thái Anh (Theo Heathline) |

Sunscreen is considered indispensable for many people. However, even long-time sunscreen users can still make the following mistakes, according to Heathline.

1. Do not apply sunscreen while driving and indoors

Many people subjectively think that there is no need to apply sunscreen when driving to the office. However, this is wrong because car insurance covers block 96% of UVA rays, but windows can only block 44%, similar to windows in offices and offices.

That is the reason why the skin still suffers from negative effects of sunlight even when we are just sitting in a car or office. Get a full sunscreen even when not exposed to direct sunlight and when at home.

2. Only apply sunscreen once a day

Many people have the habit of applying sunscreen once before leaving the house and forget to apply it again after 4-6 hours. This is also a common mistake that many people make.

There is no problem with applying sunscreen once a day if we are just indoors and not sitting next to or near a window. However, this rarely happens because daytime activities almost all have the skin directly and indirectly affected by sunlight.

Sunscreen is most effective for 2-4 hours, some types can take up to 6 hours. There is no specific research on whether if you do not re-oat the sunscreen after 4-6 hours, your skin will get more sun damage, but it is certain that the sunscreen will lose its effectiveness after a certain period of time. We should re-oat them after a maximum of 4-6 hours to optimize their sun protection, especially for people who often sweat or swim.

3. Not choosing the right sunscreen

According to Heathline, not all sunscreens are the same. Each type of sunscreen will have different ingredients and properties to suit dry skin, oily skin, mixed skin or sensitive skin.

Carefully refer to the ingredient list or opinions of dermatologists to choose the right sunscreen. Choosing the right sunscreen for each skin type will help protect the skin best, helping to fight UVA, UVB rays - the cause of sunburn or worse, skin cancer.

Thái Anh (Theo Heathline)
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