How Much Sunscreen Do You Need?
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6 June 2024
Regardless of age, gender or race, everyone should use sun protection factor (SPF) to protect their skin
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SPF, or sun protection factor, is a measure of how well sunscreen protects our skin from the sun's rays, specifically its UVB rays
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The numbers associated with SPF are meant to indicate to the amount of time you can be in the sun while wearing that formula and avoid burning
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Ideally, with SPF 30 it would take you 30 times longer to burn than if you weren't wearing sunscreen. An SPF of 50 allows about 2 percent of those rays through
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While buying a sunscreen, one should also look for products with broad-spectrum, which protects against both UVA (aging rays) and UVB rays
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Experts suggest choosing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher on your face
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As a general rule of thumb, one should use enough sunscreen to cover the entire surface area of the face. It is recommended to use 2 milligrams of sunscreen per square centimeter of skin
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If you're spending time in the sun, you should use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 that you like, applied liberally, every two hours
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For spray sunscreens, experts say to apply "until an even sheen appears on the skin"
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Wearing sunscreen is crucial as it decreases risk of skin cancer, prevents premature skin aging, reduces risk of sunburn and prevents skin discolouration
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