{"id":6834,"date":"2024-05-24T20:08:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T20:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=6834"},"modified":"2024-05-24T20:28:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T20:28:00","slug":"how-to-apply-sunscreen-head-to-toe-like-an-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=6834","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply Sunscreen, Head to Toe, Like an Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"article-summary\" class=\"css-1ddfedc e1wiw3jv0\">And other essential questions about protecting your skin from the sun, answered by experts.<\/p>\n<section class=\"meteredContent css-1r7ky0e\">\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">You probably know that you need to wear sunscreen. And you probably know the effects of not doing so: Too much exposure to UV rays can hasten signs of aging, worsen skin conditions and even lead to skin cancer \u2014 not to mention leave you with a painful burn. But when and how much sunscreen should you be applying? Does it matter what kind? And what do you do if, despite your best efforts, you do get a burn? Here, skin-care and cosmetic experts share their advice for protecting your body, from head to toe.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"css-7ad88g e1mu4ftr0\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"imageblock-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"img-sz-medium css-mqw7kw e1g7ppur0\" aria-label=\"media\" role=\"group\">\n<div class=\"css-1xdhyk6 erfvjey0\" data-testid=\"photoviewer-children-figure\"><\/div><figcaption data-testid=\"photoviewer-children-caption\" class=\"css-gbc9ki ewdxa0s0\"><span class=\"css-f4bmw8 e1z0qqy90\"><span><span aria-hidden=\"false\">Illustration by Ilya Milstein<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<h2 class=\"css-1wkqzsu eoo0vm40\" id=\"link-6df163bf\">Which sunscreen is best for me?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Sunscreens fall into one of two camps: chemical or mineral. Generally, chemical sunscreens protect the skin by absorbing UV rays, whereas mineral or physical formulas help deflect rays from the skin. Nonetheless, there aren\u2019t huge differences in the way they work; mineral sunscreens containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can absorb a large amount of UV, as well, according to Dr. Michelle Wong, a cosmetic scientist based in Sydney, Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">\u201cNeither [chemical nor mineral sunscreens] are inherently better for the skin,\u201d says Dr. Elyse Love, a New York-based dermatologist, but chemical formulas may irritate sensitive skin. On the other hand, many mineral sunscreens can leave a white cast, especially on deeper skin tones, because of the natural color of their ingredients. \u201cThe best sunscreen is the one you\u2019ll actually wear,\u201d says Lily Njoroge, an aesthetician and the owner of the Skin Wins medical spa in Brooklyn. For the face, Love recommends EltaMD\u2019s <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/eltamd.com\/products\/uv-clear-broad-spectrum-spf-46\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">UV Clear SPF 46<\/a> and Skinbetter Science\u2019s <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/coastalglowskinclinic.com\/products\/sunbetter-sheer-spf-70-sunscreen-lotion-skinbetter-science?\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sunbetter Sheer SPF 70<\/a> or the tinted versions of either product, which are less likely to be visible on the skin. For the body, she likes Supergoop\u2019s <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/supergoop.com\/products\/everyday-sunscreen?\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50<\/a> and <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/supergoop.com\/products\/unseen-sunscreen-body-spf-40?\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40<\/a>, which have water- and sweat-resistant chemical formulas. Neutrogena\u2019s <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neutrogena.com\/products\/sun\/hydro-boost-water-gel-lotion-spf-50\/6811342.html\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50<\/a> is a good drugstore option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Whichever product you choose should be broad spectrum, meaning that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays, the latter of which contributes to sunburn. The SPF \u2014 or Sun Protection Factor, a measure of how well a sunscreen guards against UV radiation \u2014 should be at least 30. But Love suggests that an SPF of 50 or higher might be best if your skin is particularly sensitive because of conditions such as rosacea or lupus, topical treatments like chemical exfoliants or retinoids, or laser or wax hair removal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1336jj\">\n<div class=\"css-121kum4\">\n<div class=\"css-171d1bw\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-asuuk5\">\n<div class=\"css-7axq9l\" data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript\">\n<div data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript-message\" class=\"css-6yo1no\">\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">We are having trouble retrieving the article content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1dv1kvn\" id=\"optimistic-truncator-a11y\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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And you probably know the effects of not doing so: Too much exposure to UV rays can hasten signs of aging, worsen skin conditions and even lead to skin cancer \u2014 not to mention leave you with a painful burn. But when and how much sunscreen should you be applying? Does it matter what kind? And what do you do if, despite your best efforts, you do get a burn? Here, skin-care and cosmetic experts share their advice for protecting your body, from head to toe.Illustration by Ilya MilsteinWhich sunscreen is best for me?Sunscreens fall into one of two camps: chemical or mineral. Generally, chemical sunscreens protect the skin by absorbing UV rays, whereas mineral or physical formulas help deflect rays from the skin. Nonetheless, there aren\u2019t huge differences in the way they work; mineral sunscreens containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can absorb a large amount of UV, as well, according to Dr. Michelle Wong, a cosmetic scientist based in Sydney, Australia.\u201cNeither [chemical nor mineral sunscreens] are inherently better for the skin,\u201d says Dr. Elyse Love, a New York-based dermatologist, but chemical formulas may irritate sensitive skin. On the other hand, many mineral sunscreens can leave a white cast, especially on deeper skin tones, because of the natural color of their ingredients. \u201cThe best sunscreen is the one you\u2019ll actually wear,\u201d says Lily Njoroge, an aesthetician and the owner of the Skin Wins medical spa in Brooklyn. For the face, Love recommends EltaMD\u2019s UV Clear SPF 46 and Skinbetter Science\u2019s Sunbetter Sheer SPF 70 or the tinted versions of either product, which are less likely to be visible on the skin. For the body, she likes Supergoop\u2019s Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 and Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40, which have water- and sweat-resistant chemical formulas. Neutrogena\u2019s Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 is a good drugstore option.Whichever product you choose should be broad spectrum, meaning that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays, the latter of which contributes to sunburn. The SPF \u2014 or Sun Protection Factor, a measure of how well a sunscreen guards against UV radiation \u2014 should be at least 30. But Love suggests that an SPF of 50 or higher might be best if your skin is particularly sensitive because of conditions such as rosacea or lupus, topical treatments like chemical exfoliants or retinoids, or laser or wax hair removal.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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