- The sun has adverse effects:
- by enhancing the development of skin malignancies
- by leading to premature aging (ageing) (photoaging (photoageing))
- by worsening several skin conditions (such as melasma)…
- Applying sunscreen is one of the ways of sunprotection, but it has to be used correctly in order to be effective.
- The following video by the American Academy of Dermatology explains the practical use of sunscreens:
- What Sunprotection Factor (SPF) to use
- What kind of sunscreen to choose
- How long after application the sunscreens becomes effective
- How much sunscreen is needed ?
- Where and when to apply sunscreen ?
- When to re-apply sunscreen
- To read more about sunprotection, click HERE.