Summer comes and a lot of people go to the seaside on holiday. But they don’t worry about sun protecting, taking only sun glasses, fashionable hat and a sunshade. And the modern medicine is constantly warning about the harm of ultra-violet beams and possible cancer diseases. Therefore you should buy a sun-protection cream in advance.
What sun cream to buy?
Durable sun bathing can lead not only to skin burns, but also can become the reason of skin diseases.
The influence of ultra-violet beams is useful (it improves metabolism and blood circulation in skin), but you should stay on the sun no more than 15 minutes. Additional protection is just necessary for sun bathing. Here there is everything you should know about sun-protection creams. The index of SPF protection from ultra-violet radiation type "B" and UVA - from beams of type "A" should be printed on the tube. The bigger figures – the higher is protection level. Though, some manufacturers raise these numbers. Vitamin E will be a useful component of a cream. It makes your skin less susceptible to ultraviolet. To choose a cream with a suitable level of protection, it is necessary to define your photo type (there are six).
Blue-eyed blondes and red-haired people with a light skin refer to the first type. Their skin does not sunbathe, it burns. They are not recommended to sunbathe at all, but if a holiday cannot be imagined without the sea it is better to choose the maximal protection. For example, SPF-60 and UVA-16.
The second photo type - people with the same color of hair, that the first, but with brown or grey eyes. In this case the situation is a little bit easier: a risk to burn remains, but if in the first some days you use a sun-protection cream with the maximal protection, then it will be easier to stay on sun. After tanning, the protection can be even weakened to SPF-20 depending on individual peculiarities.
Brown-eyed people with chestnut-colored hair and light skin refer to the third type. This photo type is the most widespread and easily sunbathes. But for protection against burns in the first days it is better to use a cream with the maximal protection, and after tanning you can use SPF-15.
People with chestnut-colored hair, hazel eyes and not very light-skinned can be easily referred to the third photo type. This type is the most common in Russia. These people tan quite well, even without the reddening of skin. But still they shouldn’t forget about sun protection. For people belonging to the third photo type SPF beginning from15 would suit.
Brunets with dark eyes and swarthy skin are considered to be the fourth photo type. Typically, these people do not need protection. Yet, it is recommended to use the sun cream as a precaution and additional skin moistening. The recommended level of protection is SPF-6.
People with dark hair and very swarthy skin refer to the fifth type, most often these are Hindus and northern Africans. Basically, it is possible to use a sun cream with a minimum protection. The skin of these people is already protected, and never burns.
For the people referred to the sixth photo type it is recommended to use moistening cream. These are Africans which dark skin, their skin doesn’t need protection.
Cream use
If you want your sun cream to be the most useful, then remember some simple rules on its use. The most simple and important rule is to put a cream in advance instead of doing it when you are already on a beach. The special attention should be paid to convex parts of a body (nose, shoulders, breast). It is desirable to protect face from first hot days of spring. It is better to put a cream on the whole body with circular movements. Too big layer will be only in harm. It is necessary to put a cream anew after three-four bathings. Even if the cream is water-resistant, the cream will vanish after intensive wipe. It is recommended to sun bathe in the morning and evening. Also don’t forget to take to the beach, to protect sensitive skin around eyes.
Small, but important detail in sun cream purchase is keeping time. Check it up just in case. Also pay attention to a smell; in fact a holiday should be pleasant for you entirely and completely.
Have a good holiday on the beach! Get a wonderful tan!