Beauty lovers are raving about this supermarket skin essential!
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It is a fact that as we age, a number of changes happen to our skin.
For example, over the years, the skin naturally produces less collagen. That’s why you may have noticed that your skin feels a little thinner, drier, and less elastic than before. The loss of collagen also leads to wrinkle formation and makes skin more sensitive to sun damage.
Wearing sunscreen is an excellent way for older adults to protect themselves from harmful UV rays and prevent serious skin conditions such as skin cancer.
So if you’re not using a sunscreen every day yet, this might just be the perfect time to start and we have found just the product!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when it comes to choosing (and using) your sunscreen:
Choose a sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection.
Since the sun emits both UVA (responsible for “ageing” our skin) and UVB rays (responsible for shallow sun damage or sunburns), it’s important that our sunscreens protect us from both skin-damaging threats.
Choose a sunscreen that says “broad spectrum” (or “UVA + UVB”) on the label.
Choose a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
The term SPF stands for skin protection factor, and the number indicates how well the sunscreen can protect you from the sun before it “burns” you. The higher the number, the better!
Skin experts recommend using sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 or higher to protect against harmful rays.
Look for a multi-use sunscreen.
It’s important to note that your sunscreen should not only do its job, but should also benefit you in other areas as well.
Choosing a sunscreen that also acts like a moisturiser or a makeup primer not only saves you the prep time during mornings, but will also save you the hassle (and cost) of having to purchase different products.
Apply sunscreen generously and periodically.
Now that you’re aware of the properties of good sunscreen, it’s also important to keep in mind that in order for them to be truly effective, you have to know how to use them properly.
Before going outside, even for just a few minutes, apply a liberal amount of sunscreen on your face and other exposed areas. As a general rule, reapply every two hours, much more frequently if you are in the water or sweating.
Beauty lovers are raving about the new multipurpose sunscreen product. Credit: news.com.au.
Now if you’re looking for a sunscreen that checks all of the criteria above, why not try this all-around beauty product that has been flying off the shelves of Big W and Woolworths.
MCoBeauty’s SPF 50+ Invisible Sunscreen is all the rave right now among beauty enthusiasts.
Shoppers are loving it because it makes their skin glow and it’s so lightweight that it doesn’t even feel like putting anything on! And since it’s also a moisturiser and a primer, people are getting the benefit of three products in one.
“Sometimes SPFs can pill under make-up, but when I applied foundation or a skin tint on top, it gave my skin an even and smooth base,” says the people behind news.com.au’s The Beauty Diary.
“I love that it is fragrance-free and doesn’t give that pesky white cast many facial sunscreens with this level of protection do.”
MCoBeauty’s SPF 50+ Invisible Sunscreen is available for $35 at MCoBeauty’s website and Woolworths, but it’s currently on sale at Big W for only $21!
In addition to the religious application of sunscreen daily, people should also make it a habit to do other practices to protect their skin. This includes wearing protective clothing, sunglasses, and hats.
You should also try to avoid spending time in the sun between 10 am and 4 pm since the sun’s rays are at their strongest during this period.
To know more about skin cancer caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, check out this video below:
Credit: US Dermatology Partners.
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