When should you use sunscreen at all?
I only use sunscreen when sunbathing , should I use it every day ? Can sunscreen be used every day? Should SPF be used all year round (even in winter ) ? When should you apply sunscreen with SPF and after how long do you need to reapply it? Is it necessary to use the cream even on a cloudy day ? We have prepared the answers to these questions , which you asked on the Myskin.lv social account profiles, in cooperation with dermatologist Dr. Ilze Koch of the “ Derma Clinic Riga ” clinic .
I only use sunscreen when sunbathing , should I use it every day ?
Should be used daily - whenever you are in the sun, because the sun does not discriminate, or when you are exposed to UV radiation, you deliberately want to get a tan, or you are just playing sports, going for walks, doing gardening, etc.
Can sunscreen be used every day?
Yes, you can/may.
Should SPF be used all year round (even in winter ) ?
In Latvian climatic conditions, SPF should be used mainly in the summer period, when the sun's rays are active and the sun's effect is stronger than in winter. In the winter period, on the sunniest days, I recommend using a face cream that additionally contains SPF. On a sunny winter day, it is preferable to apply a cream containing SPF to areas exposed to the sun - i.e. the face. Sunscreens should be continued to be used in the fall, and in the spring, the sun's rays also remain strong, and SPF should be started in good time (!!!).
We recommend using it also in winter:
· BIODERMA Hydrabio Perfecteur SPF30
· BIODERMA Sensibio AR BB Cream SPF30
· ISISPHARMA Ruboril Expert SPF50+
When should you apply sunscreen with SPF and after how long do you need to reapply it ?
It is recommended to apply the first dose of sunscreen 20-30 min. before going out into the sun. When outdoors, it is recommended to renew sunscreen every 1.5 - 2 hours. It is also possible to do this more often, especially for children, as well as after swimming, sports (sweating). If you have a cotton pad and some micellar water at hand, then cleanse the skin of the face before reapplying, if not, then rinse the skin with water, If there is nothing at hand, then with clean hands apply the next layer on top of the previous one.
Is it necessary to use the cream even on a cloudy day ?
It is also necessary to use sunscreen on a cloudy summer day, because even on a cloudy day, UV radiation reaches the skin through the clouds.