Choosing a sunscreen.

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Sunscreen lasts an average of two hours. That means you should plan to reapply every two hours. If you sweat a lot, notice your skin burning, or spend time in the water, you’ll want to reapply more frequently for your skin health.

For low exposure to the sun, a moisturizer or makeup with a base of SPF 15 built in is sufficient.สมัคร UFABET However, for other situations, you’ll want to consider your outdoor activity to determine what kind you should use. There are many different types you can choose. Read more about what to consider when choosing.

Water-resistant

Water-resistant can offer good protection for water activities. But it may not be appropriate if you’re playing a sport that will cause the SPF to drip into your eyes. It’s also important to note that no sunscreen is truly waterproof.

Spray sunscreen

This type is very popular, especially among parents of wiggling and running children. However, spray sunscreen has become a concern for some experts who recommend that parents choose a cream-based first, instead of spray. Spray may release harmful chemicals that your child can breathe in.

Broad-spectrum

Broad-spectrum sunscreen means that the sunscreen blocks against both UVA and UVB rays. It’s a great idea to always choose a broad-spectrum.

All-natural sunscreen

Consumer Reports found that most mineral-based don’t work as well as sunscreens with chemicals for active ingredients. Sunscreens labeled as “natural” are typically mineral-based. If you’re looking for an all-natural sunscreen, one study found that choosing with a base of olive oil or coconut oil would help provide the most protection. Both olive oil and coconut oil have natural SPF protection of around SPF 8. So sunscreens that use them as a base have a good natural SPF foundation.