Choosing the Correct Sunscreen

The age of the skin is not the same as the age of a person, which will depend on how the person takes care of the skin, and the best treatment is protection. Sun exposure can cause both short and long term effects on the skin. We cannot avoid being exposed to the sun, and we need the sun for vitamins, therefore protecting your skin daily is the best alternative.


Having a sunscreen is essential if you want to keep your skin healthy, therefore you should choose carefully the correct SPF for your skin. The SPF stands for "sun protection factor" and that represents how long a person can stay out in the sun without burning while using the product. For instance, SPF 4 means four times as long, and that period of time will vary from person to person.


Every person has their own MED, minimal erythemal dose, which means how much times passes without the skin turning red from irritation. Everyone has different skin and different tolerance to the sun exposure and the results will vary from person to person. However, SPF 15 will provide a fairly high amount of protection, it blocks about 94% of UVB light, however, it does not guarantee the skin to be free from any sun damage. If you feel you need a higher SPF, visit a dermatologist so they can recommend you the correct protection. You do not want to buy a high SPF by yourself because the higher the SPF the more chemicals it contains.


The only FDA approved sunscreens are the broad spectrum sunscreens; they protect against UVA and UVB. A good broad spectrum sunscreen should contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.