Why should you use a special sunscreen on your face?
And which one is right for you?
While you can hide the rest of your body under clothing, your face is permanently exposed to the sun.
It is all the more important that they
protect
your face
from the sun's UV rays
.
Not only can these cause sunburn *, they also contribute to premature skin aging and, in the worst case, can lead to skin cancer.
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Why use your own sunscreen on your face?
The skin on the face is particularly sensitive and, unlike the rest of the body
, has its own needs
.
Special sun cream for the face is adapted to these special needs.
Normal sun cream should therefore only be used on the face if you have rather insensitive skin or if nothing else is available at the moment.
Conventional sunscreen is often too greasy for the face and often leaves a white film on the skin.
However, there is no such thing as “that” sunscreen that is perfect for the face.
Because sun protection has to meet very different conditions from person to person.
Some have more oily skin, while others struggle with dry skin.
Which sunscreen suits the needs of my skin?
Oily facial skin
: People with oily or combination skin should use light, oil-free sun creams.
Heavy creams tend to have a greasy shine on the skin.
They can also clog pores and cause blemishes.
Special creams with a mattifying effect are ideal for oily skin.
Dry skin
is happy about rich creams.
It needs a lot of moisture.
Sensitive skin
: If your skin is rather sensitive, you should use sun creams without fragrances.
They can make the skin sensitive to light, trigger allergies and pigment disorders.
Light skin types
: If you have very pale skin that burns quickly, you should choose a sun protection factor (SPF) as high as possible.
Sweating on the face
: If you exercise in the sun or if you generally have a tendency to sweat on your face, you should use waterproof sunscreen.
In addition to sunscreen, a hat can also protect against UV radiation.
Your scalp will thank you too!
By the way: If you intend to go swimming in natural waters, you should take a look at the ingredients.
The
octinoxate and oxybenzone
contained in many sun creams
can damage the genetic make-up of fish and corals.
It should therefore not land in the water.
Hawaii has already banned UV filters.
(cw) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
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