Welcome to Outdoor Activities~ The Starting Point of Skin Care: Applying Sunscreen

As social distancing has been lifted, outdoor activities have been surging.

But one thing you inevitably encounter during outdoor activities is ultraviolet rays.

These UV rays are the main cause of pigmentation disorders such as melasma and freckles, as well as skin aging.

That is why the importance of sunscreen, which helps protect against UV exposure, is emphasized.

So, let’s check the proper way to apply sunscreen.

★ Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out.

Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before leaving so it can be fully absorbed into the skin.

It is good to squeeze out an amount about one finger joint’s worth and spread it sufficiently over the entire face.

★ Apply sunscreen in small amounts several times.

Applying sunscreen in small amounts and patting it in to help absorption, several times, is said to be more effective.

★ Remember to reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours.

Since the protective effect starts to decrease the moment you are exposed to UV rays, you need to reapply every 2 to 3 hours.

If it is difficult to reapply sunscreen, applying a thick layer of a moisturizing product with SPF 50 or higher can help.

★ Actively using sunscreen accessories is also good.

Using accessories such as sunglasses, hats, and parasols is also helpful.

★ Sunscreen is essential even indoors.

It is said that even shade, indoors, and cloudy days cannot avoid the risk of UV rays.

Since UVA rays pass through glass, it is good to apply sunscreen whenever possible, such as when driving or sitting by an indoor window.

Apply it on cloudy days as well.

In fact, because clouds reflect and scatter UV rays, the amount of UV exposure can sometimes be greater than on a clear day.

If UV exposure is not properly managed, skin damage such as melasma, freckles, age spots, wrinkles, and dryness can worsen.

It can also accelerate skin aging and, in severe cases, increase the risk of skin cancer.

In particular, if children under 15 are excessively exposed to UV rays, the incidence of skin cancer increases, so please be sure to use sunscreen.

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