Although you are surely already aware of the importance of using sun protection 365 days a year, according to experts we make some mistakes when applying it. Demonstrate and confirm your knowledge of this subject by answering these 5 questions, and discover some tricks that you may not know.
1. ARE YOU STILL USING LAST YEAR'S SUNSCREEN?
Creams and cosmetic products, like food, expire. Make sure you don't use last-season sunscreens that have been open for more than a year. Especially if they have been exposed to the sun, because they lose their effectiveness and offer less effective protection.
2. DO YOU APPLY YOUR SUNSCREEN ONCE EXPOSED TO THE SUN?
Are you one of those who applies sunscreen once on the beach? Although many people do not know it, this is a mistake, because applying the cream under the sun can cause it to evaporate before being absorbed, therefore reducing its effectiveness. The correct thing to do is to apply it 30 minutes before sun exposure to give it time to penetrate the skin.
3. HAVE YOU EVER FORGOTTEN SOME AREAS?
Remember that not only the face, arms, torso and legs receive the sun's rays. There are sensitive areas that we usually overlook such as the ears, lips, the back of the knees or the feet, including the fingers.
4. DO YOU ONLY USE SUNSCREEN WHEN YOU SUN?
While protecting your skin is essential when you are exposed to the sun, it is also essential to use it in the car because UVA rays pass through the glass. The same thing happens in the shade, water or snow, since the sun reflects on these surfaces.
5. DO YOU USE SUN PROTECTION ON CLOUDY DAYS?
Clouds do not block UV rays, and even if it is not sunny, we can suffer burns in the same way as a day of full sun. Furthermore, by not feeling the heat, you are likely to extend your time on the beach, which increases the risk.
*Now that you are an expert on the subject, discover which sunscreen suits you and your lifestyle perfectly.
