Sun protection is not so secretly the best anti-aging tactic, and a must-have in your year-round skin care routine. Even in the dark, more depressing months of winter sunscreen can be your best friend. Sun damage is not always visible and having the correct protection can save you wrinkles and sun spots down the road.<\/p>\n
Growing up, my mom was always big on slathering her children in that nasty, goopy, oily white paste that made me really hate sunscreen. And let\u2019s be honest, the sprays that eventually became popular when I was in my teens really weren\u2019t much better since they feel like putting rubbing alcohol on your face that leave you with a weird flaky residue. But, we have to make friends with the weird oily stuff because it\u2019s all in the name of sun protection right? Wrong.<\/p>\n
Here are the biggest myths out there about sunscreen, and the truth behind them:<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start but clearing this one up: This is false<\/em>. Many Asian beauty sunscreens pride themselves in maximum protection with minimal visibility. They go on smooth and sink in to provide a protective layer against the sun, rather than some of the Western face sunscreens that are thick and difficult to spread. All of that tugging on your skin can actually create wrinkles. Most sunscreens in K-beauty are more like a milky essence or BB cream, which makes them more gentle on skin and easier to absorb.<\/p>\n False! SPF should always be the final step of your morning routine, no matter the outside temperature or weather. UVA and UVB rays permeate cloud cover so even with an overcast day, you\u2019ll want to keep your skin protected.<\/p>\n Another one from the mom handbook, and something I had always wondered as I applied my SPF 30 BB cream under my SPF 50 cushion, which then went under my SPF 40 sunscreen. Dermatologist Annie Chiu says, \u201cWe\u00a0typically don\u2019t use enough sunscreen so if you have to use different brands, or types of\u00a0sunscreen in order to reapply every 2 hours then go for it! Any sunscreen is great, you can layer different brands and SPFs. Just make\u00a0sure they are 30 and higher.\u201d<\/p>\n This one is a half myth, but still good to know that your powder SPF is in fact helping. It just might not be enough on its own. Chiu recommends that if you intend to use a powder but spend a lot of time directly in the sun, \u201cconsider these [powder sunscreens] to be additional protection. They are great for touch ups throughout the day but if you are in direct\u00a0sunlight you\u00a0should rely on a lotion rather than a\u00a0powder. If you only have a\u00a0powder, use a lot and make sure you have covered your whole face, sides and all.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Not really. You\u2019re definitely not going to get SPF 55, since sunscreens don\u2019t work additively like that. The important part to remember is that if you layer different SPFs, let them fully absorb before adding the next one<\/em>. Sunscreens are tested and given their SPF number based on application to clean skin without anything on top of it. That\u2019s why you want to make sure, if possible, make your sunscreen the last thing you put on to ensure it is working. Chiu adds to remember to \u201cnot using anything below SPF 30,\u201d just to make sure you have adequate protection.<\/p>\n Not true! Chemical sunscreens work without this, but do in fact break down over time due to exposure to direct sunlight, hence the need to reapply. Also when you apply sunscreen impacts its effectiveness. \u201cAll sunscreens should be the last thing you apply,” says Chiu. “Anything you put over it could dilute its effectiveness. If you must\u00a0apply makeup over your sunscreen, wait a few minutes for the sunscreen to set and\u00a0don\u2019t rub and over blend. \u00a0When you reapply, make sure you apply before you come in\u00a0contact with sunlight.\u201d<\/p>\n Whether you choose physical or chemical sunscreen is entirely up to you! Every person\u2019s skin responds differently so you\u2019ll want to do a test patch to see which is best for your skin. So don\u2019t be afraid to try new sunscreens now and then.<\/p>\n In fact it\u2019s just the opposite. Chiu says, \u201cAvobenzone works great with makeup. In fact, it needs makeup to allow it to become long lasting protection. You should look for products containing it assuming it works for your skin.\u201d This is a great option for people who wear sunscreen in addition to a foundation or concealer. Just remember to make the sunscreen the last thing you put on your face to ensure full protection.<\/p>\n The most important thing to remember about sunscreen is that correct use makes all of the difference, and helps you fight signs of aging past, present, and future.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a full kit, filled with protective ingredients and top-rated Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen, check out Soko Glam’s Love For All Set.<\/p>\n SPF protection is important all times of the year. Read on to find out the truth behind popular sunscreen myths! Sun protection is not so secretly the best anti-aging tactic, and a must-have in your year-round skin care routine. Even in the dark, more depressing months of winter sunscreen can be your best friend. Sun […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4547,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[961,964,962,963,967,965],"class_list":{"0":"post-4545","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-skin-care","8":"tag-eye-cream","9":"tag-eye-cream-tips","10":"tag-treatments","11":"tag-treatments-care","12":"tag-treatments-care-tips","13":"tag-treatments-tips"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4545"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5237,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4545\/revisions\/5237"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Myth #2: You can\u2019t get sun damage when it\u2019s cloudy.<\/h2>\n
Myth #3: You can\u2019t mix sunscreen brands or SPF values on your skin because it will leave you blotchy and it won’t be as effective.<\/h2>\n
Myth #4: Powder SPF, such as a foundation, is not actually effective.<\/h2>\n
Myth #5: If you layer SPF 40 with SPF 15 it impacts the protective ability of the sunscreen.<\/h2>\n
Myth #6: Chemical sunscreen needs direct sunlight to activate it.<\/h2>\n
Myth #7: Chemical sunscreen is not good for your skin.<\/h2>\n
Myth #8: Sunscreens with avobenzone are not compatible with makeup.<\/h2>\n
Bottom Line:<\/h2>\n
+ What are the biggest sunscreen myths you wish people would stop believing? Let us know in the comments!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"