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Illustration of the use of sunscreen on the skin (Photo: chezbeate/Pixabay)

YOGYAKARTA Not long ago, the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) issued an appeal to wear sunscreen with a certain SPF level when doing activities outside the home because ultraviolet (UV) light exposure from the sun was at a very dangerous level. So, what types of sunscreen can protect the skin from extreme UV exposure? Check out the full information below.

To prevent the skin

Summarized from various sources, here are the types of sunscreens that can protect the skin from extreme UV rays:

Sunscreen gel is sunscreen with a light and refreshing texture. This type of sunscreen is preferred because it is more comfortable to use than other types of sunscreen.

The solar gel has a water-based content, so it is easier for facial skin to absorb and does not make the face oily.

Some sunscreen gels are even equipped with cooling sensing for a more enjoyable sensation of use. Currently, there are many good gel sunscreen brands circulating on the market.

To prevent sunburn, you can use a sunscreen gel with a 30+ SPF (sun protection factor).

SPF itself is a number that shows how well sunscreen works in protecting the skin from UVB exposure. The higher the SPF number, the better skin protection from sun exposure.

Sunscreen powder is sunscreen in the form of powder. This can be a convenient alternative to ordinary sowing powder.

Usually, this type of sunscreen is equipped with a built-in puff that allows you to open the lid and apply it to your face to your neck and chest.

Adapted from Very Well Health, the powder sunscreen formulation often adds 'physical barriers' such as zinc oxide to block sun exposure.

Powder sunscreen can be re-implemented after you apply lotion or sunscreen cream on your face before using make-up. It is recommended not to make powder sunscreen a major or base sunscreen layer.

This solar tape in the form of powder provides a UV light protection layer on the face as well as works as a setting powder to lock facial makeup. Then, sunscreen powder can also control excess oil and disguise the appearance of facial pores.

Sunscreen sticks is one type of sunscreen that is practical to carry anywhere. Sunscreen is easy to use because it has a stick shape. For this reason, many people prefer this product over sunscreen lotion.

Sunscreen or stick-type sunscreen has a texture that is not sticky and easy to absorb. This type of sunscreen is suitable for those of you who often do outdoor activities.

Sunscreen sticks have a texture that is not sticky and easy to absorb so that it is suitable for those of you who like to travel.

Sunscreen stick with SPF 30+ is effective to ward off UV radiation before entering the skin layer.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, sunscreens that can work optimally in protecting the skin from UV exposure are those that contain SPF 30 and above.

This is information about the type of sunscreen that can protect the skin from exposure to extreme UV rays. To get other interesting news, keep reading VOI.ID.


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