Most common questions used to investigate
Did you know that you need to buy a “broad spectrum” sunscreen?
Do you have fair skin and hair?
Do you walk to work?
Do you use retinol?
Is your skin acne-prone?
Common conclusions
Before pinpointing the factor, make sure that any sunscreen you consider buying is labeled “broad spectrum”, which means that it protects against UVA rays, traditionally associated with fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation, and UVB rays responsible for burns and melanoma.
If your skin and hair are fair, if your eyes are light-colored you should always use a minimum factor of 30 or 50. Darker skin types can use a lower level such as PF15, since they have more melanin in their skin, which does give some protection. However, I really recommend everyone start at SPF 30. Darker skin may not sunburn as easily as those with fair skin, but they are still at risk of skin damage from sun exposure.
Applying sunscreen is even more important if you spend time outside, so if you walk to work then lifestyle factors need to be taken into account and sunscreen
If you regularly use retinol or chemical exfoliators, such as acids, your skin is likely to be more sensitive to UV light and therefore more prone to skin damage. Be sure to wear sunscreen at least factor 30 every day.
If you have acne-prone skin you should wear SPF 30 every day, all year. You should try La Roche-Posay Dry Touch Sunscreen or Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30.
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