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“I just don’t think there’s a sunscreen that gives you enough protection,” Brooke Burke once said. In case you’re still unsure if her opinions are true, keep reading to find out 10 sunscreen myths you probably missed learning long ago:

Myth No. 1: You should avoid sun exposure as much as you can.

Sunscreen is good for you.  It is highly recommended even by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control for the prevention of many types of skin cancers, the disease that happens to be the top cause of cancers among Americans.  The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that at least 1 in every 5 Americans will be affected by skin cancer during their lifetime.

Getting very little or no sunlight, however, results to unfavorable outcomes for your health too, the most important of which is Vitamin D deficiency.  Allow yourself about 15 minutes of early morning sunlight everyday, giving your body just enough sunlight to turn Vitamin D into functional forms that help your body better regulate calcium and phosphorus, prevent cancers, promote brain health, and enhance your immune response.

Myth No. 2: To determine the sun protection level a sunscreen can give you, you only need to look at SPF.

SPF is only a measure of how long a sunscreen product can shield you from UVB rays, not including UVA.

Myth No. 3: Sun Protection Factor (SPF) measures the effectiveness of sunscreen.

Partly true but, you must remember that the uses of sunscreen can vary widely. It isn’t also a measure of how well a product can provide sun protection. For that, you’ll have to examine the formulation more closely.

Myth No. 4: The higher the SPF, the more potent a sunscreen is. 

Let’s get SPF straight. It is a measure of how long a product can keep you protected from UVB only or, from getting your skin burned. Think of it as a multiplier. For example, an SPF 15 means that the sunscreen will be able to protect your skin for 15 times longer, taking into consideration the normal time your sun burns without sunscreen. If your skin burns in 10 minutes of continuous sun exposure, an SPF 15 will protect you for up to 15 minutes x 15 or, 2.5 hours.

Myth No. 5: Sunscreen will keep your skin from getting sunburned.

There are three types of UV that reach the earth, and only UVA and UVB reach your skin. UVB is what makes your skin burn while UVA are deep penetrating rays, the ones that cause long-term damages and premature aging to your skin.  Look for “Broad spectrum” on the labels to make sure your skin is protected from both.

 

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Myth No. 6: Your skin will stay protected as long as you stick to the directions on the label.  

Wrong! What the label will often miss is that part where it should tell you that the uses of sunscreen requires you to keep re-applying your sunscreen every two hours throughout the day, and more frequently if you are engaging in water sports activities or, is you are sweating profusely.

Myth No. 7: Apply sunscreen right before you go outdoors.  

Give your product at least 15 minutes to become activated before braving the sun. Some experts even recommend to apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before sun exposure.

Myth No. 8: Sunscreens are all formulated similarly.

Not! The most important thing for you to know is that many sunscreens, particularly the ones made with chemical sunscreen actives like Oxybenzone, Octinoxate and Avobenzone, are toxic, can cause severe skin irritations and permanent damage, and result to long-term detrimental effects to your overall health and well-being. In addition, mineral sunscreens, particularly those made with only one or two components, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, are the safest sunscreens and are highly recommended for people for sensitive skin.

Myth No. 9: Sun protection and skin whitening can be done simultaneously. 

Don’t even think about it. Can you believe how some sunscreens contain Vitamin A? Skin lightening ingredients often have photo sensitizing ingredients that makes your skin at higher risk of showing sun damage in a shorted period of time. Vitamin A also breaks down in sunlight.

Myth No. 10: Only sunscreen actives can shield your skin from the sun.

Look for antioxidants in the formula to amp up your skin’s sun protection.

 

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Conclusion.

Sunscreen protection is a tricky skincare strategy. You have to know your options to make the best decision for your skin.

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