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Things You May Not Know About Sunscreen

April is approaching — the time when everyone loves to travel and have fun. Get your gear ready to enjoy the sunshine, and read the best sunscreen tips right here... beautiful skin, no downsides, all summer long, guaranteed!

It's great if your makeup already has SPF, but it shouldn't replace sunscreen

Foundation or powder with SPF does offer some sun protection, but it's better used as a supplementary layer of protection. The main role should go to sunscreen that's specifically designed to protect your skin from the sun.

Apply enough, and reapply often

We want to emphasize this repeatedly so it really sinks in: you should use enough sunscreen for effective protection. Also, if you're outdoors for a long time, exposed to water, or sweating a lot, you should reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Many people think that applying sunscreen just once before heading out for the day is enough to protect their skin all day, but this thinking is wrong!! If you're worried about a sticky feeling on your skin, we recommend a lightweight sunscreen lotion that works well for both light activities and long periods outdoors — it feels cool and refreshing whenever you apply it, making it perfect for this season.

Apply sunscreen on your hands too

Many people may think it's not important, but don't forget that the skin on your hands is one of the things that gives away your age, right after the skin on your face and neck. So whenever you apply sunscreen, remember your hands too.

Use accessories for an extra layer of skin protection

- Wide-brimmed hats: If you're eyeing a woven straw hat with pretty light filtering through it, keep it as a photo prop instead. To actually be effective, a hat should be made of opaque fabric and wide enough to shade your forehead and the back of your neck — that's the best option.
- Dark-colored clothing: Especially tightly woven fabric, which filters out the sun quite well.
- Sunglasses: Not just stylish, they also help protect your eyes and the delicate skin around them from damage. Either way, choose lenses that are guaranteed to genuinely filter UV rays.

Be extra careful near water, sand, and snow

Because these three things reflect sunlight onto our skin. Even if the air feels cool and pleasant, don't forget that the sun's rays are still just as strong.

Don't leave sunscreen exposed to heat

Carrying sunscreen with you wherever you go is a good habit, but it's definitely not good to leave sunscreen out in the open for long periods, or accidentally leave it somewhere with extremely high temperatures, as the sunscreen may degrade and expire earlier than it should.

So, what do you think of these extra tips for protecting your skin from the sun? They may seem a bit fussy, but they'll help you head out into the sun with more confidence. And don't forget to remind the people close to you to do the same!