The secret to effective sunscreen for skin

Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before sun exposure, choose a broad spectrum cream with SPF 30+; sunglasses need to cover the eyes.

Dr. Nguyen Trong Hao, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said that besides genetic factors, external agents such as sunshine, tobacco, skin care, sleeping posture, muscle contraction, lifestyle, habitat . has a great effect on the aging process of the skin. Regular exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun will cause severe skin damage.

Dr. Hao gives a note of sun protection:

Choose, use sunscreen

Choose an SPF of 30 or more and have a broad spectrum that protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays, water resistance time of about 40-80 minutes.

A few indicators to keep in mind when buying sunscreen.

Use routinely, apply 15-30 minutes before exposure to sunlight. Use water resistance when swimming or sweating a lot. Repeat every 2 hours while outdoors and after swimming or sweating a lot.

When using sunscreen, pay attention to the face area but do not forget the lips. The density of applying sunscreen for optimal protection is 2mg / cm2.

Consult experts when sun protection for children under 6 months old.

Shielded by clothes

Wearing long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, shielding when going to the sun, limiting out to the sun during periods of intense sunshine.

Wear sunglasses

Wearing sunglasses not only helps protect the eyes but also prevents damage to the skin around the eyes. When going out in the sun, wearing glasses helps limit squinting, thereby reducing wrinkles around the eyes.

Note to choose the type that has two sides sealed, as close to the eye as possible.

Do not forget to wear sunglasses for children.

Protection by glass doors, cars . has the effect of shielding ultraviolet rays.

According to Dr. Hao, next to sun protection need proper skin care, quit smoking, stay away from smokers. Eat healthy, plenty of vegetables and fruits, limit fried, fast foods. Creating a healthy living environment, sleeping properly, not lying on your face, causing wrinkles. Do not arbitrarily treat and use cosmetics of unknown origin, choose reputable specialized establishments, need patience.