Foundation With SPF Can Protect Facial Skin From Sunlight? Here's An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - The Foundation is one of the makeup products used by many people every day. Moreover, the foundation with the content of the sun protecion factor (SPF), which is considered a practical solution for makeup as well as treating facial skin.

Many believe that the foundation with the SPF is already able to protect facial skin from exposure to the UV. Foundations that already have SPF can replace the function of sunscreen.

However, a dermatologist from Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Hannah Kopelman said that foundation with SPF is not enough to ward off the adverse effects of sunlight on facial skin. The dissipative Foundation can only provide protection against sunlight at a certain level, not as effective as the sunscreen used separately.

"This is because the number of foundations that are usually applied is far less than the amount needed to achieve SPF protection," said Dr. Hannah Kopelman, quoted by the South China Morning Post, on Friday, November 8, 2024.

To get the required and maximum SPF protection, the foundation must be used in more quantities. However, the use of large amounts of foundation will interfere with makeup aesthetic elements, even damaging appearances.

Sunscreen is formulated to be applied evenly and in a certain amount to provide maximum protection. Meanwhile, foundation is usually applied with a thinner layer, which can result in inadequate sun protection," he said.

Therefore, it is recommended to use skincare and makeup products separately. Use sunscreen first on the face, then apply other makeup products, including foundation.

Meanwhile, the number of sunscreens recommended for each use is about one teaspoon or two fingers. This amount must be used on the face to protect the skin from UV rays optimally.