Four Seasons Protection: Sunscreen!

Waking up to a sunny day brings incredible energy to our soul and body! Moreover, the Sun's rays are a crucial source of Vitamin D, contributing significantly to bone health and the immune system. However, our life-giving Sun, despite its beneficial aspects, is not always gentle on our skin due to its radioactive nature and the presence of damaging ultraviolet rays, regardless of the season. By impacting the underlying layers of our skin, it plays a role in increasing the effects of aging, leading to long-term skin cancer risks, and promoting the prevalence of a skin condition called hyperpigmentation (skin discoloration).

 Sunscreen: What is it and What does it do?

Sunscreen: A key dermocosmetic product that aims to reduce and prevent the harmful effects of the sun's rays through various methods depending on its active ingredients. Chemical sunscreens react with UV rays to absorb them, while Physical (Mineral) sunscreens create a barrier on the skin's surface to reflect UV rays.

Using sunscreen prevents the penetration of harmful rays from the sun into the skin, providing protection against any risks that could be detrimental to the skin. A properly chosen and consistently applied sunscreen has a significant impact for individuals of all age groups.

Jophielle Angel’s Light SPF50 Sunscreen,with its high protection feature and special ingredients, provides a protective shield that can be used throughout every season. Its non-whitening formula and skin barrier-strengthening care properties make it an ideal choice for all seasons."

How to Choose Sunscreen Suitable for Your Skin?

Choosing the right sunscreen for our skin is just as important as using sun protection regularly.

The correct SPF level, providing UVA and UVB protection, the active ingredients used, and compatibility with your skin type are the most crucial factors to consider.

Additionally, by following the recommendations of dermatologists for your skin, you can make the right choice in selecting sunscreen.

When Should Sunscreen Be Applied? How Often Should It Be Reapplied?

Sunscreen products should be applied not only during the summer or on sunny days but also before going outside in any season, approximately 20-30 minutes prior. It's important to use sunscreen not only outdoors but also indoors, at home, work, and school, to protect the skin from various devices that emit UV rays, such as bulbs, fluorescent lights, electric heaters, phones, tablets, computers, and televisions. This way, the skin gains protection.  

The effectiveness of sunscreen products diminishes over time. Therefore, it is crucial to reapply sunscreen frequently, especially during the summer and on sunny days. Experts recommend reapplying sunscreen every 2-3 hours. Additionally, it should not be neglected to reapply sunscreen during times when its effectiveness is reduced, such as after swimming or sweating.

How to Apply Sunscreen?

The correct application of sunscreen can be summarized in a few steps:

As with any product application, the skin should be cleansed first.

An adequate amount should be applied based on skin type and the protection factor.

It should be evenly distributed across the area to be applied.

And don't forget to reapply throughout the day!

Blog by:Cem Bahçeci