Buying The Right Sunscreen For Your Face

There is no denying the fact that sunscreen is necessary. We need it for all parts of our body but none more important then for our face.

With proper facial skin care, we not only lower the chances of skin cancer but we also improve the look and texture. If you want a great way to prevent premature aging, skin and putting off wrinkles as long as possible then learn how to treat your face.

Protection from the sun and the two types of ultraviolet radiation that causes so much damage has led to huge advances in products that can protect you. It is important to get protection for UVA and UVB, which both can do extreme damage to unprotected skin.

When purchasing a sunscreen for your face make sure it contains physical and chemical attributes. Physical ones are less irritating because they just reflect or block out some of the sunrays, whereas chemical ones absorb the ultraviolet rays. Today most major brands work on both and are called broad-spectrum sunscreens.

The SPF (sun protection factor) was set up to inform people the length of time to the suns exposure it covers. For example, a SPF 25 suggests 25 times longer you can be exposed to the sun before the harmful effects begin.

There are many products to choose from, depending what you are looking for and what skin type you have.

Listed below are examples of different sunscreens

1. UV Physical SPF 41 that uses natural sun blocking properties like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide both protect you for UVA and UVB sunrays. Look for ones that are oil, fragrance and paraben-free, they will absorb quickly into your skin and offer water resistance. Women should look for a transparent finish product that also can be used under makeup.

2. Always choose a product that is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. This takes the guessing if it will work or not for your particular type. Antioxidants fight damage caused by pollution in the environment and free radicals, allowing you to maintain a healthy complexion.

3. Choose at strong SPF to eliminate any chance of sunburn, which is the number one cause of wrinkles and premature aging for your face.

There are new products being introduced on the market that are in powder form. They are lightweight, clear and long lasting with a SPF of 30. Free of any dyes, chemicals, odors or colorants these brush on mineral formulas are perfect for men, women, children and anyone who suffers from skin diseases like eczema or rosacea. These are new products with FDA approval and the Skin Cancer Foundation gives them their seal of recommendation.

The powder is very easy to apply and comes in different shades. It is easy to take anywhere and you can apply it on top of your makeup if you find yourself unexpectedly in a sunny location.