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Cream or spray sunscreen
Regardless of the format, when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun, choose the sunscreen that best suits your needs and allows for effective application. Both cream and spray sunscreen have their advantages. For example, cream sunscreen offers more control when it comes to covering all of your skin and spray sunscreen is convenient and quick to apply.
Sun products to protect your skin
Excessive sun exposure can lead to sunburn, premature skin ageing and dermatological lesions, increasing the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. To prevent this damage, it is essential to use sunscreens that adequately protect the skin. And what better than to combine them with facial care and body care products.
Broad spectrum sunscreens
Broad spectrum sunscreens are those that are formulated to protect the skin from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and are primarily responsible for premature aging, such as wrinkles and blemishes, while UVB rays are responsible for sunburn and tanning.
If you are interested in sun protection products you may also be interested in our Facial Care products.
Frequently asked questions about sunscreens
What is the best sunscreen?
The best sunscreen is the one that suits your specific needs, depending on the type of activity you are going to do or your skin type. On the one hand, you should consider the type of solar radiation you want to protect against (UVA, UVB, IR, HEV) and the sun protection factor (SPF).
On the other hand, as for the product, there are different application formats such as cream, spray, lotion, etc. and different types of textures, which can vary between more nourishing or lighter formulas. For activities in the water, waterproof or water-resistant options may be advisable, providing longer-lasting protection.
What type of sunscreen is most protective?
The most protective sunscreen will be the one with the highest UVB and UVA protection.
The value that expresses the protection against ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) of a sunscreen is the SPF. This value is considered to be a multiplier of the natural resistance to possible sunburn, so the higher the SPF, the longer the protection will last. However, even if you use SPF 50 or 50+, it is recommended that you reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, and more frequently if you bathe or sweat.
The value expressing protection against ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation is the UVA symbol enclosed in a circle, which ensures that the product protects at least 1/3 of the SPF protection. It is also important to protect against this type of radiation as it penetrates deep into the skin and is associated with premature aging.
In addition, we can look for protection against other types of radiation that can also cause damage to the skin such as:
- Infrared radiation (IR): penetrates deep into the skin and generates heat that can damage the skin in the long term and contribute to aging.
- Blue light (HEV): emitted by the sun and electronic device screens, can cause premature aging and skin blemishes.
Therefore, sunscreen that protects us against these different types of radiation will protect us the most.
How to choose a sunscreen?
When choosing a sunscreen, it is important to consider the use or activity you will be doing and your skin type. This will help you decide which sunscreen is best suited to your needs.
