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In addition to causing premature aging and collagen destruction, the method that went viral on social media poses a health risk.
Applying sunscreen to parts of your face to leave specific areas tanned is one of the practices related to skin care (or in this case “wrong”) that has gone viral on social media.
Videos of influencers using filters right under the eyes or on the nose, accompanied by tags like #suncreencontourning, which means “sunscreen contour” in English, have become popular again. Experts point out that this practice is not good for your health. The ideal is to use makeup to achieve this effect.
@costantarata Maybe I should try a heavy layer, I don’t know, I put sunscreen all over my face first so I don’t burn #sunscreen #skin care #Sun #side #tan #tan #cosmeticscience ♬ VALENTINO (accelerated) – 24kGoldn
This type of “natural” contouring is another item on the list of questionable “dermatological” methods that have no scientific basis and can be harmful to your health. The tan lines that result from this practice are nothing more than inconsistent protection from UVB rays. In this way the skin remains exposed to the sun’s rays.
Destruction of natural collagen
Lack of proper sun protection can increase the risk of premature skin aging, loss of elasticity, wrinkle formation and diseases such as skin cancer. Plus, unlike makeup, which can be removed, sunburn can have long-term effects like melasma and hyperpigmentation.
“UVA rays, responsible for tanning the skin after exposure to the sun, are the main cause of photoaging of the skin, as they reach the innermost layers and destroy collagen,” explained dermatologist Lucas Miranda in a recent interview with Earth.
The advice is to apply sunscreen all over your face, with periodic touch-ups, especially for those who go into the water. Furthermore, protectors should not be mixed and the ideal is to use a protector SPF 30 or stronger.
The proportion of sunscreen is one teaspoon for the entire face. To obtain the right amount for your face every day, one tip is to draw thin lines of sun cream along 3 fingers and, obviously, spread it over the entire skin area.
Furthermore, at the time of application, it is important to gradually deposit the product with light taps of the fingers on the face rather than rubbing to spread it, this will help the formation of an adequate layer of protection.
“If you intend to carry out outdoor activities, protect yourself with hats, take shelter under umbrellas, parasols or trees, always avoiding direct exposure to radiation,” says the dermatologist.
Furthermore, the Brazilian Society of Dermatology recommends reapplying the product every three hours, or even at shorter intervals in case of sweating, immersion in water or prolonged exposure to solar radiation.
Source: Terra
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