It is always important to properly moisturize your body and face when you are exposed to sunlight. This can be harmful to your skin, in the short and long term. But is every sunscreen effective and how do you know whether the product provides optimal UVA and UVB sun protection ? We will tell you more about this!
Sun Protection Factor: protection against UVB
The SPF, Sun Protection Factor, stated on a bottle of sunscreen ensures that the product provides UVB sun protection. Do you use a product that has a (high) SPF? Then you can stay in the sun for a longer period of time without your skin burning. You want to avoid too much UVB radiation because this can cause DNA damage, hyperpigmentation and in some cases even skin cancer.
Skin aging and discoloration
A product that offers protection against UVB is not necessarily suitable for protecting your skin against UVA rays. However, it is important that the product provides protection against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays do not cause your skin to burn, so you will not quickly notice if too much of this type of radiation penetrates your skin. It is therefore always important to keep a close eye on your skin.
UVA logo on the packaging
Always make sure that you apply a product to your skin that provides protection against UVA and UVB. This way you limit the degree of skin aging, discoloration, but also DNA damage and hyperpigmentation. Therefore, pay close attention to whether the sunscreen you purchase protects your skin against both forms of radiation. Protection against UVB can be read from the factor, this is not the case with UVA. You need to look at the label for this. If it has a UVA logo on it, it also offers protection against UVA.
Are you looking for the perfect sun protection for your skin? At Tanboutique you can find sun protection from various quality brands. Do you have a question or are you curious about which product is best for your skin? Please feel free to contact us!
