Notes On Using Japanese Sunscreen In The Summer

Sunscreen is compared to an "alienable object" that protects the skin optimally against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays whether at home or travelling, whether it's sunny or cloudy days. However, these skincare product lines are too familiar. But do you know how to use the right sunscreen?

If used incorrectly, it will not achieve the best UV protection effect and can also cause unfortunate damage to the skin. Therefore, in this article, Japan With Love will send you the secret to using sunscreen effectively. At the same time, show you some signs of a sunscreen allergy.

WHAT IS SUNSCREEN?

In articles related to this product, Japan With Love has mentioned sunscreen as a type of product that helps prevent harmful rays in the sun. It can be said that this is an indispensable product for modern life. In particular, it is even more necessary at this time when the global warming situation is becoming more and more serious.

PROCESS OF USING SUNSCREEN

Applying sunscreen correctly will help sunscreen maximize its benefits. On the contrary, using the wrong order of sunscreen, not only does not protect the skin well but also causes some unwanted effects such as clogged pores, oily skin, acne, etc. For these annoyances, you need to use sunscreen according to the following steps:

Step 1: Clean with makeup remover and cleanser

The evening is the time for the skin to detox, so after a night of waking up, the skin will secrete a lot of sebum and toxins. And yet the dust in the air will also affect the skin. Therefore, using a gentle makeup remover to clean the skin every morning is essential.

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After removing makeup, washing your face with a cleanser is the next step you need to take. This step will help clean more deeply, help tighten pores, limit the unnecessary invasion of cosmetics, and prevent bacteria from accumulating causing acne. At the same time, it also helps the skin to easily absorb the nutrients of the products in the next step.

Step 2: Use a toner

Immediately after washing and drying your face, you can use more toner or rose water to help balance the skin and help clean the skin maximum. You can skip this step if you don't feel it is necessary.

Step 3: Moisturize your skin

As mentioned above, moisturizing the skin is very important, helping the skin to stay hydrated and soft throughout the day and also helping keep the sunscreen on the skin longer. Therefore, you should not be subjective and skip this step!

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Note: After using moisturizer, you should wait 3-5 minutes for the moisturizer to fully absorb into the skin and then continue to use sunscreen.

Step 4: Apply sunscreen

Sunscreen should be applied to the whole face, neck, and ears, ensuring that a sufficient amount is spread over those areas. Apply gently and avoid rubbing your face to avoid skin irritation. Gently pat the sunscreen to fully absorb into the skin.

Sunscreen should be applied 20-30 minutes before going outside whether it is a physical or chemical sunscreen, as this will limit skin damage when exposed to the sun.

Do not stay in the sun for too long even after using sunscreen. Avoid using on the skin around the eyes. In case of contact with eyes, wash immediately.

Step 5: Reapply sunscreen

Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours to improve the effectiveness of sun protection for the skin.

According to experts, regular sunscreen or moisturizers containing sunscreen ingredients are not designed specifically for swimming or activities that sweat a lot. Therefore, the skin protection effect will disappear or decrease if you do not reapply.

In general, reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours will help protect skin from the sun better. However, this can also depend on the type of sunscreen, if it is a chemical sunscreen, it should be reapplied every 2 hours, but with a physical sunscreen, the time to reapply will be longer. It is best to read the user manual carefully before using it.

MISTAKES WHEN USING SUNSCREEN THAT YOU NEED TO AVOID

1. Using sunscreen without knowing the product properties

Listen to beauty blogger reviews and then choose to buy but don't know if that sunscreen product is suitable for me. Or choose to use a cheap sunscreen but forget to see which sunscreen is for your skin type, is suitable for your skin. This is one of the most common mistakes people make when using sunscreen.

You should choose the right sunscreen based on what characteristics each cream has and what type of skin you have. Limit the use of chemical sunscreens and prioritize physical sunscreens when you have sensitive skin.

Dry skin should use sunscreen that contains moisturizers. If you have acne-prone skin, you should use sunscreen with a light texture, not cause stickiness on the skin.

2. Not in the habit of reapplying sunscreen

Just applying once is enough and not reapplying sunscreen is one of the next mistakes that many people make. Applying enough sunscreen is not enough. Because sunscreen only works for 2 hours. So, every 2-3 hours, you will reapply sunscreen to protect your skin with the best effect.

3. Only apply sunscreen when it's sunny

Many people have the habit of only applying sunscreen when the sun is hot. But this is the need to change. The reason is that ultraviolet rays can penetrate clouds, glass doors, clothes,… so when sitting in the office, in the car or even when it's shady,… UV rays can still penetrate and shine on the skin; cause undesirable effects.

Therefore, at any time, whether it's sunny or shady, whether it's indoors or out, whether it's summer or winter, you still have to practice the habit of applying sunscreen regularly.

4. Use only sunscreen, ignore other sun protection methods

Although sunscreen can protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun (such as avoiding darkening of the skin, preventing premature ageing...). But there is no 100% sun protection. Therefore, if only using sunscreen but ignoring other sun protection factors, it is difficult to protect the skin most optimally.

On hot summer days, you need a combination of sunscreen with other sun protection methods such as wide-brimmed hats, coats, masks, sunglasses...Addition of fruits, vegetables with sun protection feature. And use sunscreen pills from the inside to protect the skin from the inside out.

5. Do not remove makeup to clean the skin at the end of the day after using sunscreen

If we don't remove sunscreen, our skin will get worse and worse. This is because some sunscreen products contain chemicals, whitening active ingredients… that are difficult to cleanse completely with ordinary water. To ensure a deep clean at the end of the day, combine using a cleanser, toner and use specialized makeup remover products.

SIGNS OF A SUNSCREEN ALLERGY

Sunscreen allergy is not uncommon if you have fairly sensitive skin or the ingredients in the cream are not skin-friendly or have contact dermatitis.

1. Signs of sunscreen allergy

Do you use sunscreen that is itchy or burning? Sunscreen allergy symptoms or signs of a sunscreen allergy look similar to when you have a heat rash or sunburn:

Apply sunscreen to:

• Itchy
• Exfoliate
• Swollen skin
• Rash
• Hives
• Blisters with fluid inside
• The area of ​​skin applying sunscreen feels sore.

After applying sunscreen, the length of time it takes for an allergic reaction to occur varies from person to person. It can happen within minutes or it can take up to two days for any signs to become more apparent.

Sometimes, you may not know you have a sunscreen allergy until the sunscreen on your skin is exposed to sunlight and ultraviolet rays. This type of reaction is called photo-contact dermatitis.

2. What to do when allergic to sunscreen?

There are not too many cases of sunscreen allergy leading to the health and life of users. However, in many cases, whose body is allergic to any ingredients of the product, will make the person uncomfortable.

Allergy to sunscreen is treated in the same way as other allergic skin reactions. First, when you use sunscreen with itching or signs of sunscreen allergy, you need to remove any remaining cream on your skin.

In milder cases, the rash will subside on its own. Moderate to severe cases may require topical steroids or oral medications to reduce inflammation and response. Oral antihistamines can also help relieve itching and allergies.

In addition, limit sun exposure to minimize redness from becoming more severe. It can take up to a few days for your skin to fully recover after applying sunscreen to itchy or irritated skin, depending on the severity of your allergy.

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