Dermatologists would never do this! 7 incorrect ways to apply sunscreen

Dr. Anthony Rossi, a dermatologist and surgeon who has treated thousands of skin cancer patients,

In an interview with the American online media 'HuffPost'

Shared seven things they would never do along with their answers to these questions.

 

 

The misconception that SPF level indicates the amount of time you can stay outside.

 

The SPF number, which indicates the level of UV protection, compares the amount of UV protection provided by sunscreen to not applying any at all.

It indicates the level of protection provided by the product when compared.

Therefore, it does not indicate the amount of time you can be in the sun after applying the product.

Dr. Rosi says, "We tell everyone that SPF 30 or higher is quite good."

Because the SPF effect curve is almost horizontal at 30.

Therefore, SPF 50 does not provide significantly more protection than SPF 30.

 

 

Relying on SPF for makeup

 

Most makeup products do not contain a high enough SPF to provide complete protection from sunlight.

Therefore, just applying makeup may mean that an adequate amount of SPF was not applied.

Dr. Rosi always advises people to apply good sunscreen first, let it dry, and then do their makeup.

She said, "Makeup is just a bonus."

 

Inappropriate use of sunscreen spray

 

Dr. Rosi said, "Looking at how sunscreen is developed, it should be applied thinly overall."

"So we prefer creams and lotions or emulsions," he said.

 

However, sprays are popular because they are convenient.

Insect repellents are effective when applied to the skin, but spraying them into the air and walking around is ineffective.

Therefore, to achieve the effect, it must be sprayed onto the skin and cover the entire skin surface.

 

 

Applying sunscreen only on summer days

 

Dr. Rosi said, "Simply developing the habit of applying sunscreen daily is really helpful."

He said, "UVA passes through clouds even in winter and on cloudy days."

 

Apply sunscreen only when you are outside.

 

Dr. Rosi often says, "Since you're in the office, you don't need to apply sunscreen."

If you sit by the window every day, UVA can penetrate the window glass, it warned.

 

Excessive belief in base tanning

 

Dr. Rosi said, "There is no such thing as safe tanning,"

One of the misunderstandings about social media content is that it is about base tanning.

 

Dr. Rosi said, "The UV bulbs in the base tanning bed are mainly UVA bulbs."

So, you can still get burned because

It is a very intense amount of energy.

Because they are photons that are very close together in a very short amount of time.

 

Forget to protect your eyes

 

Dr. Rosi said, "Sunglasses are really important."

Sunglasses not only protect the skin around the eyes but also

Actually protects the cornea from sun damage.

He said that cataracts can actually occur due to exposure to ultraviolet rays.

 

 

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