YOGYAKARTA Using sunscreen when going outdoor activities is an effective way to prevent sunburn due to excessive ultraviolet (UV) exposure. In addition, sunscreen or sunscreen can also reduce the risk of skin cancer and also a sign of premature aging. So, when is the right time to use sunscreen? Check out the full information below.
Quoted from AI-Care, every day the sun emits UV rays that can be harmful to skin health. In fact, when the weather is cloudy, 80% of the sun's UV light can still penetrate the clouds and reach the skin.
With only 15 minutes outdoors alone, it is enough to cause damage and the potential for long-term skin cancer due to sun exposure. This is why dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen every day, especially on the skin that is not covered in clothing when doing activities in direct sunlight.
According to dermatologists, the right time to use sunscreen is 30-40 minutes before your skin is exposed to sunlight. This is because sunscreen takes time to seep into the skin until it can finally protect the skin evenly.
Meanwhile, according to the American Academy of Dematology, sunscreen needs to be applied to the skin every day when it comes to outdoor activities. Especially, when you are outdoors from 10 am to 3 pm because the UV light at that hour is very strong.
To get the maximum benefits of sunscreen, there are some tips you can try.
In addition to protecting the skin from direct sunlight, these tips can at least help you adjust the time to wear sunscreen or sunscreen when doing activities outside the range.
In addition, you can also apply sunscreen before swimming. Water will indeed wash the sunscreen clean and the effects of water also make you think that the skin is not on fire.
In fact, water can also reflect UV light. Therefore, use sunscreen which has a waterproof nature. After that, you can apply it again after you get out of the pool.
Thus, you will get maximum protection from sunscreen by adjusting the time of use. Don't forget that matching the time to use sunscreen is not enough to protect your skin.
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