Even with lower temperatures, daily use of sun protection is still essential to maintain skin health
With the official arrival of the cold, an essential habit, very common in the summer, ends up being put aside by many people: Daily use of sun protection. According to a survey by the Campinas Cosmetology Institute, about 65.5% of Brazilians do not include sun protection in the routine, both for the face and for the body.
The dermatologist Vanessa Perusso, partner of the Heloderm dermocosmetic brand, explains that this number tends to increase even more during autumn and winter. This is because, with the lowest incidence of the sun, it is common for the false feeling that the sun’s rays do not place risks. “Even in cloudy or cold days, UV radiation are still present and can cause cumulative damage to the skin,” he warns.
In addition, Vanessa stresses that the dry climate and low temperatures favor the dry skin. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen hydration with daily use of sun protection. According to the expert, “hydration helps to maintain the protective barrier of the skin, preventing sensations such as traction, irritation and even premature aging”.
“Many people associate the use of sun protection only on hot and sunny days, but ultraviolet radiation are present all year round, even with low temperatures or climate climate. Therefore, daily exposure, without adequate protection, if neglected, can cause various damage to the skin over time, such as spots, premature aging and even skin cancer,” he adds.
How to use sun protection in winter?
The main advice that Vanessa Porta is to invest in a multifunctional product, for example, options that offer numerous advantages through a single product. “When choosing sun protection, it is worth checking if it has a composition with various active ingredients, such as niacinamide, vitamin E and hyaluronic activities. Therefore, in addition to the protection, the skin will also be hydrated daily,” he explains. The dermatologist also underlines that, since it is a time when the climate tends to be more dry, this hydration factor also helps to avoid dryness and cracks on the skin.
Full application
Another point that the expert highlights is the importance of the correct application of sun protection. “In these days, where the sun is not so” visible “, many people think that it is right to use a lesser quantity of product, but in reality one thing has nothing to do with the other,” he warns.
The professional recalls that for the face, the ideal is to use the equivalent of a teaspoon of protector. But if there are doubts, the three nuances rule can help: “It consists in applying a generous characteristic of the product on the index finger, medium and ring. This quantity tends to be sufficient to cover the face without forgetting the neck”, he underlines.
Don’t forget FPS
Attention to the sun protection factor (SPF) is also an important point to ensure skin health in winter. Vanessa comments that it should always be taken into consideration. “Solar protection must have at least one factor 50. After all, it is not because the sun’s rays are covered with clouds that stop reaching the skin. Therefore, investing in these multifunctional product options, guaranteeing a routine of quick and effective skin care,” he concludes.
Source: Terra
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