Types of Sunscreen and Its Application

A common misconception about summer and sunscreen is that you need to use sunscreen only during the summer and when you are directly exposed to the sun. In fact, the root cause of most skin problems is not using sunscreen even if you stay at home all year round.

Harmful Effects of UVA and UVB:

Harmful UVA and UVB rays can penetrate the outer layer of the skin and cause inflammation, sunburn and even cell damage. When you use sunscreen, it creates a barrier between your skin and the external harmful environmental elements, acting as a filter and protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

From premature aging to pigmentation, fine lines, collagen breakdown and skin patches, UV rays usually cause the most damage to your skin. UVA and UVB rays are the main cause of nearly 80% of the skin problems you face. UVB rays can only penetrate the first layer of the skin, the epidermis, while UVA rays can actually penetrate deep into the dermis.

UVB rays cause tanning, while UVA rays reach the second layer of the skin where the living cells are located. 90% of the sun’s rays are UVA rays, which accelerate the aging process of the skin. The dermis contains important elements like capillaries, melanin, nerve endings, collagen, elastin, etc., so it is important to protect this layer of skin. Any damage to this layer will accelerate the appearance of signs of aging; it slows down the healing and regeneration of skin cells, making your skin look dull and dehydrated.

Broad spectrum sunscreens protect you from both types of UV rays. SPF 30+ blocks UV rays for 2 to 3 hours when you are not sweating, protecting your skin from 96% of UV rays. Titanium dioxide is an ingredient that reflects and absorbs sunlight, making it a key ingredient in any sunscreen.

Types of Sunscreens:

There are different types of sunscreens that reflect UV rays to protect your skin from carcinogenic effects. To prevent premature aging, wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, redness, rashes, pigmentation, and many other skin problems, it is important to know which sunscreen is right for your skin.

Sunscreen to use once a day:

These sunscreens are perfect for those days when you are at the beach and exposed to the harmful sun for long periods of time. These sunscreens usually need to be used once a day and are usually waterproof.

Since this type of sunscreen is a once-a-day sunscreen, it unclogs the pores and provides a thick layer of protection for the skin. This can lead to acne, pimples, blackheads, and other skin problems. You should try not to use this type of sunscreen unless you are exposed to direct sunlight all day.

Waterproof sunscreens:

These sunscreens are specially designed to protect your skin even in the water. Best of all, they are not easily washed off, so you are completely protected from the sun even when playing in the pool or at the beach.

If you use a towel to dry your skin after getting out of the water, these waterproof sunscreens will not protect your skin all day. After wiping with a towel, the product may expose your skin. To avoid the risk, you can reapply these products every time you leave the water and dry your skin.

Anti-aging sunscreens:

While every sunscreen protects your skin from sun damage and slows down the signs of aging, anti-aging sunscreen solutions focus more on protecting your skin from premature aging. These products contain additional anti-aging properties that keep your skin well-hydrated and smooth, thus preventing wrinkles and fine lines.

Since these products have many benefits like slowing down skin aging and protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, the ingredients used in them may be difficult for everyone to understand. To ensure that you are not adding anything harmful to your skin, you should carefully check the complete ingredient list.

Gel Sunscreens:

Gel sunscreens are best for oily skin. When the air is humid and the weather is too hot, gel sunscreens provide a cooling sensation and control sweat and oil. These products are lightweight and actually get easily absorbed into the skin and protect your skin at a cellular level.

These products do not make your skin look oily or greasy. They control sweat and acne. These sunscreens do not make your skin shiny or look dark. You need to reapply these sunscreens every 3 hours to ensure adequate coverage.

Sunscreens:

Cream sunscreens are the most common and stable. They moisturize the skin. Although they are easily absorbed into the skin, it still feels like applying a moisturizer. These products are suitable for dry to sensitive skin.

Oily sunscreens with a creamy texture can be annoying during humid summer weather. The greasy nature of the product may cause you to sweat more than usual. Heavy, creamy formulas can clog pores and cause acne issues. For these reasons, choosing the right texture for your sunscreen can become challenging.

However, if you are going to be exposed to the sun for a long time, it is imperative that you apply some kind of sunscreen. Even if you stay indoors all day, you cannot exclude sunscreen from your morning routine. Even if you are not directly exposed to the sun, harmful UV rays can affect your skin.

Ollie Damn, Sun! with SPF 30++ Sun Protection

Ollie Damn, Sun! is a formula specially developed as a weapon against the sun. It acts as a shield to prevent harmful UVA and UVB rays from penetrating and damaging skin tissue when exposed to the sun.

Not only does it protect your skin from sunburn, it also reduces the appearance of sunburn, discoloration, and dark spots. It also prevents sagging, leathery skin, and wrinkles. It acts as a blue light filter, blocking glare from electronic devices and preventing digital screen time from causing damage to your skin. This product also helps maintain the overall tone and health of your skin.

Key Ingredients

Damn, Sun! contains titanium dioxide, calendula, Himalayan cherry, aloe extract and sesame oil.

Benefits

Titanium dioxide provides sun protection and prevents sun damage.

Sesame oil is a blue light filter for the skin.

Himalayan cherry is rich in vitamin C and has skin whitening benefits.

Aloe vera minimizes tanning and prevents acne.

Calendula soothes and nourishes the skin.

The stable blend of key ingredients in sunscreen actually restores the radiance and health of the skin. It prevents signs of premature skin aging.

The lightweight formula is perfect for fast absorption and cell repair.

Application

After cleansing, toning and applying makeup, pat the product onto the face and neck. Massage gently in outward directions. Apply evenly to the skin before going out in the sun. Reapply every 2-3 hours for maximum protection. With continued use, your skin will improve noticeably.

AULI’S ULTRA NOURISHING, ALL DAY MOISTURIZING BODY LOTION, SPF 30++

Keep your skin hydrated and protected from the sun with this body lotion. To avoid rough, dry skin, apply Ultra Nourish immediately after showering, shaving and exfoliating. This SPF 30++ body lotion is rich in minerals to lock in moisture and nourish the skin, helping to reduce water loss. Ultra Nourish helps prevent sun damage and minimizes tan lines on your body, leaving you with a smooth texture and even skin tone.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Ultra Nourish contains titanium dioxide, almond milk, coconut oil, calamine, aloe vera and herbal extracts.

BENEFITS

Titanium dioxide provides sun protection and prevents skin damage.

Aloe vera prevents water loss from the skin’s surface by locking in moisture.

Coconut oil reduces uneven skin tone and tan lines.

Almond milk has brightening and moisturizing properties.

Calamine has a calming effect on the skin and can prevent rashes.

Application

Apply evenly all over the body daily and massage gently in circular motions after bathing.

Brand Story

Auli is committed to providing effective and affordable natural solutions to skin problems. The team at Auli is passionate about revolutionizing skincare and simplifying terminology. Auli products are effective skin care solutions that help people achieve healthy, naturally glowing skin while treating specific skin concerns. Enriched with active ingredients, Auli has always focused on providing customers with a steady stream of products and skincare awareness. Auli is a complete lifestyle upgrade experience that combines the best of both worlds, modern science and Ayurveda.

DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek. “Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more. Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals. Sunscreen “We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.” Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup. Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand. Vitamin C Serum “A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging. Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants. Peptides Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.” Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively. This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek. At-Home Peel Pads Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate. “The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.” According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says. Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids. Emollient Night Cream “In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.” “Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products. Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme “The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.

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