Do you know how much sunscreen is enough?

How much sunscreen is enough?

A 2016 study linked a history of severe sunburn with a higher risk of developing skin cancer later in life. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, one of the most effective ways to protect your skin is to use sunscreen Broad spectrum against UVA and UVB rays. With that, using the right amount of sunscreen is an important step in reducing your risk of sun damage.

According to AmberNoon Dermatologist Erum N.Ilyas, the ideal dose is one ounce of sunscreen all over the body, which is equivalent to about a full glass of wine. As for facial skin, dermatologist Cynthia Bailey, founder of Dr. According to Bailey Skin Care, the head and neck cover 4% of the surface area. So the amount of sunscreen needed for the face and neck is about 0.04 ounces, about the size of the bottom of a glass.

Admittedly, however, 0.04 ounces can be very difficult to visualize. So, you need a visual image to know how much sunscreen to apply on your face? So try to do it the way the experts do.

With a teaspoon

Measuring spoons aren’t just for cooking. You can also use them to make sure you’re applying the optimal amount of sunscreen. According to experts, for facial skin you may need 1/4 or 1/3 teaspoon of sunscreen and an additional 1/3 teaspoon if you are in an area where the sun is hot or prone to sunburn.

In ml

If you have a syringe or measuring bottle at home, they can be helpful when you need to apply sunscreen. The amount needed for facial skin will be about 1-2ml.

In grams

Some people feel more comfortable judging something by weight. The conversion rate from grams to ml or vice versa will be 1-1. So the appropriate amount of sunscreen for the face will be about 1-2g. However, this can be a bit complicated because with liquid, spray or cream sunscreens, they can have different weights.

With fingers

You may not be carrying a syringe or measuring spoon in your beach bag, but you can measure the amount of sunscreen you’re applying to your face using your hand.

That’s when you look at the first crease from your fingertips to your fingertips and this is exactly how much product you need for your face.

By SPF rating

Experts suggest, you should choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Because if SPF 15 sunscreen helps block about 93% of UVB rays, for SPF 30 this rate goes up to 97%. and SPF 50 is 98%. Many people wonder if it is possible to apply twice the amount of SPF 15 to SPF 30?

Experts say that is not the case. This method cannot guarantee the same coverage as SPF 30. So it is still best to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF30 and apply it at a dosage of 0.04 ounces.

Besides, you can consider SPF makeup products or tinted moisturizers to increase the effectiveness of sun protection for the skin.

How to apply sunscreen to your face

Applying the right sunscreen can ensure you get maximum coverage. The best way to apply sunscreen is after skin care steps and before makeup. Because this will help create a “wall” to protect the skin from the sun. Expert Ilyas usually takes a sufficient amount of sunscreen on the palm of the hand, using the fingertips to dab on points on the face (cheeks, forehead and chin) and then apply evenly.