Your skin feels and appears its best when it is well-protected and cared for against harmful UV rays and environmental stressors. Whether you step outdoors for work, stroll around the city, or just run errands, sun exposure can take a serious toll on your delicate skin, leading to a host of skin problems which you may not even notice until much later.
But, how can you achieve flawless-looking skin without worrying about daily sun damage? The answer is simple; wearing sunscreen that safeguards your skin against the harmful effects of the sun while maintaining its natural radiance and glow that lasts all day long!
This detailed sunscreen guide will walk you through everything you need to know from choosing the right sunscreen to the wonders of wearing sunscreen daily on your skin. So, read on till the end to find more!
What Is Sunscreen And Why Is It Important?
A sunscreen is a topical skincare product that creates a protective layer against harmful and damaging UV rays by either absorbing or reflecting them. A sunscreen helps block UVA and UVB rays from penetrating deep into your skin, leading to skin issues such as sunburn, premature ageing, pigmentation, dark spots, excessive dryness, and in some cases even skin cancer.
While exposure to sunlight has its own benefits, spending excessive amounts under harsh UV rays can increase your risk for various skin problems. So, no matter what, wearing sunscreen is important and simply non-negotiable.
What Are The Benefits Of Sunscreen?
Understanding sunscreen is one thing and knowing its benefits is another. Here are the benefits of applying sunscreen daily on your skin:
1. Protection from sun damage:
Sun damage can be a serious problem, especially if you are someone who spends a lot of time outdoors. Sunscreens act as the best skin saviour against harmful sun rays, preventing painful sunburns, hyperpigmentation, and long-term skin damage.
2. Prevents premature ageing:
It is clinically proven that excessive exposure to the sun and strong UV rays can lead to premature signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and more. Choosing a sunscreen packed with active ingredients like Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid can help stimulate hydration levels, brighten your skin tone, and prevent early signs of ageing.
3. Broad-spectrum protection:
Using a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection means that it guards your skin against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are mainly responsible for causing premature ageing and discolouration, whereas UVB rays contribute to sunburn, sun damage, and skin cancer-related skin issues.
4. Improves skin texture:
Applying a sunscreen packed with the power of Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide like POND'S Sun Miracle SPF 50 PA+++ Creme Gel Sunscreen helps protect, hydrate, and improve the overall texture of your skin with every application.
What Are the Different Types of Sunscreen?
1. Gel Sunscreen:
Gel sunscreens have a gel consistency that is light in weight and gets quickly absorbed without leaving any greasy effects. Ideal for oily and combination skin types, a gel sunscreen suits all skin types and leaves a cooling effect on your skin.
2. Gel Creme:
A blend of gel and cream, a gel creme sunscreen offers the best of both worlds. Compared to traditional gel sunscreen, gel creme sunscreen is more hydrating and thick. Gel creme sunscreens like POND'S Sun Miracle SPF 50 PA+++ Creme Gel Sunscreen With Niacinamide work best with most skin types, providing a brighter and more radiant appearance after every application.
3. Cream Sunscreen:
If your skin is more on the dry side, a cream sunscreen like POND'S Sun Miracle SPF 55 PA+++ Light Sunscreen With Niacinamide can be the perfect option to tackle heat and sun damage while maintaining the natural radiance and glow of your beautiful-looking skin.
4. Sunscreen Serum:
A sunscreen serum is a multi-tasking suncare solution packed with skin-beneficial ingredients that help hydrate, rejuvenate, and protect your skin from the unforgiving effects of UVA and UVB rays. If you are looking for a long-lasting, broad-spectrum, and lightweight sunscreen serum, POND'S Sun Miracle SPF 50 PA++ Sunscreen Serum is one of the best types of sunscreen options for healthy, glowing, and radiant-looking skin.
How To Incorporate Sunscreen Into Your Routine?
Step 1: Start by washing your face with POND'S DeTan Face Wash with lukewarm water. Use a soft cloth to dry your skin.
Step 2: Take a small amount of POND'S Super Light Gel Oil-Free Moisturiser With Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E and spread it all over your face and neck.
Step 3: Take two strips of POND'S Sun Miracle Sunscreen on your index and middle finger and apply the product all over your face and neck. Alternatively, you can also use POND'S Sunscreen Serum by applying a few drops of the same on your face and neck and using your fingertips to spread it evenly.
Step 4: Let the POND'S Sunscreen settle on your skin for a few minutes and you are set to walk out in the sun with protected and radiant-looking skin!
How To Choose The Right Sunscreen For Your Skin?
Choosing the right sunscreen for your skin can make all the difference, allowing you to enjoy sunscreen's optimum protection and benefits. Here is how you can pick the best one for you:
1. Know your skin type and needs. For dry and normal skin, cream-based sunscreen can be an option. Similarly, for oily and combination skin types, one should opt for lightweight and quick-absorbing gel or gel creme sunscreen. Nevertheless, a sunscreen serum can be used by anyone looking for a super lightweight and quick-absorbing suncare solution.
2. Always look for sunscreens with high SPF and PA+ ratings to enjoy broad-spectrum sun protection that lasts all day long. Also, look for skin-friendly and beneficial active ingredients which are suitable for all skin types and work best with SPF.
Conclusion
No matter how brief or elaborate your skincare routine is, it is incomplete without a sunscreen which protects your skin from the sun's harsh rays and the damages that come along. Carefully designed to cater to the sun care needs of every Indian skin type, POND'S Sun Miracle Sunscreen Range offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The best part of using POND'S Sun Miracle Sunscreen is that it is non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and is extremely easy to apply to your skin!
Now that you have understood what sunscreen is and the skin-beneficial properties it offers, don't wait any longer to give your skin the right suncare solution it deserves with POND'S Sun Miracle Range!
FAQs
1. What does SPF mean, and how do I choose the right SPF for my skin?
SPF stands for Sun Protecting Factors which indicates the level of sun protection a sunscreen offers. Ideally, it is best to opt for a sunscreen with SPF anywhere between SPF 30 to SPF 50+ to achieve optimum sun protection and care in one application.
2. Can I use sunscreen on cloudy days or indoors?
Yes, you should wear sunscreen even on cloudy days as UV rays can still penetrate through clouds and reach your delicate skin. You might consider wearing sunscreen indoors if you spend a lot of time sitting at the window with direct sunlight.
3. Is it necessary to wear sunscreen in the winter?
Irrespective of the season, you should always wear sunscreen whenever you step out in the sun as UV rays can easily pass through clouds and enter your skin.
4. How much sunscreen should I apply?
Generally, two strips of sunscreen on your index and middle finger is enough to safeguard your face from sun damage for up to 2 to 3 hours. Reapplying sunscreen throughout the day can help achieve complete protection from UV rays.
Disclaimer: POND'S products do not intend to treat any skin disorders. Please seek a dermatologist's advice to address any conditions or needs specific to your skin.
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