How to Choose Sunscreen Gel for This Summer

Summer is at the corner waiting to give you the vitamin D with UVA and UVB rays are you prepared for it? Let pack your bags and get prepared before the suns harm our beautiful skin. 

Get prepared before running sleeveless under the sun, on the beautiful beaches or mountains of Uttarakhand or before going out for work in Andhra Pradesh

Where ever Sunscreen Gel is your best buddy to protecting your skin from getting sunburn (tanned) to your naked skin with its SPF.

In This Article

  • How Sun Rays Cause Skin Cancer
  • Dermatologist Approved Sunscreen for Oily Skin in India
  • Is Water Resistant Important Factor for Sunscreen
  • What, Why, Which SPF?
  • FAQ ~ Sunscreen for Oily Skin

How Sun Rays Cause Skin Cancer

Exposure to UV rays can cause skin cells to become cancer cells.

In most of all cases, the cause of skin cancer always had been Sun’s UV rays or other sources of UV rays.

Epidermis – The top most layer of the skin develops skin cancer.

UV rays are of two type UVA and UVB, which can easily penetrate through your skin and cause permanent damage to your skin cells.

Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 can act as a protective layer by stopping the penetration of both rays (UVA and UVB) more than 97%. Hence it can prevent from Skin cancer and follow:

  • Penetration of UVA causes- photo aging (wrinkling, blotchiness, etc) and immune-suppression.
  • Penetration of UVB in deep epidermis causes- sunburn (a significant risk factor for skin cancer, especially melanoma).

UVA and UVB both contribute to sunburn, skin aging, eye damage, and melanoma and other skin cancers. Hence Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 Recommended

Dermatologist Approved Sunscreen for Oily Skin in India

Does your skin feel greasy and look extra shiny, a few hours after washing your face. 

Oily skin check, best suggestion for oily skin check.

If you think Oily Skin will not get sun burn or skin cancer, it’s wrong. You are under the radar.

It’s important to use Lotion bases Sunscreen for oily skin for sun protection also for non sticky skin.

The key is to find the right products that won’t add more oil to your skin and lead to breakouts.

Keep in mind that, as with any skin care product, Sunscreen gel /PA+++ is ultra light, non sticky, true gel based sunscreen with SPF 50 protection.

Is Water Resistant Important Factor for Sunscreen

There a difference between water proof and water resistance and there is not a single sunscreen gel that can be totally water resistant. 

Water Resistance means it will not easily wash off from your sweet or while swimming. But still, you must re apply it after three to four hours under sun.

Athletes:-

Water resistant is a must required feature in Sunscreen for Athletes, Swimmer.

According to FDA standards, to keep your skin protected underwater, it is recommended to apply Sunscreen SPF 50 at least 15 minutes earlier to swimming with Water resistant ability.

Including face and other exposed areas such as ears and back of shoulders.

What, Why, Which SPF?

Sun Protection Factor is called SPF, in short. It is a measurement of how much UVB rays are being blocked. They manage this by measuring the amount of light needed to cause sunburn. 

An SPF of 50 means your skin will not burn until it has been exposed to 50 times the amount of solar energy that would normally cause it to burn.

Dermatologist recommends that you use a Sunscreen Gel with an SPF of 40 for beginners (especially for sensitive skin) and SPF 50 for best results with less harmful chemicals that could cause irritation on skin or redness. 

The benefit of numbers that are higher than 50 is questionable in regards to UVB blocking. A Sunscreen SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays where Face Sunscreen SPF 30 blocks 94% of UVB rays. It’s not a huge difference, but for the South Asian Countries, it is

To know – How to Find Best Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 in India

With that being said, you will commonly see products with SPF’s of 30, 50, and even 100+ on the market. So, is there any advantage to these products? Possibly. 

Manufacturers of Sunscreen for Oily Skin and Non Oily Skin in India have tried to increase their ability to block UVA radiation, but a side effect was that the SPF increased with their sunscreens as shown in this figure.

Remember SPF has nothing to do with the amount of UVA radiation being blocked

For example, Derma Essentia SPF 50 Gel Sunscreen with nanotechnology claims very High Protection, more than SPF 50 with negligible about of harmless then SPF 50 with in SPF 50. 

This SFP 50 with UV + Pollution Protection + Water Resistance + Broad Spectrum Protection – Skin Harming Chemical improved the sunscreen’s ability to block UVA light.

FAQ ~ Sunscreen for Oily Skin

Que- What are the best sunscreens for oily skin available in India?

Ans: It’s one of the most asked questions in India. 

The juice of the article only refers to Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 with Sunscreen gel /PA+++ is ultra light, non sticky, true gel based sunscreen with SPF 50 protection. That must be compatible for Oily Skin as well as Non Oily Skin.

Que- Can Suntan Go In One Day?

Ans: This is the problem with tan; it can come in a day but never goes at once. So, be cautious while inviting it.

Que- Is There Any Anti Tan Diet?

Ans: Unfortunately not, but foods rich in antioxidants help to keep skin glowing and happy!

Que- How Often Should I Use Sunscreen To Prevent Tan?

Ans: You always be sure to use a sunscreen with SPF 50 or more! Reapply sunscreen after 2 – 3 hours for maximum protection from the sun.

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