Sunscreen and sunscreen: main differences. Which to choose?
Now that we are in the middle of summer and many of our readers are beginning to enjoy their long-awaited summer vacation, it is true that whenever we have the opportunity we never tire of repeating the importance of taking care of and protecting our skin from the first moment that we go out to the street and we will be a lot of time in the sun (even without going to the beach or the pool and do not take the sun).
Regarding how to protect the skin to sunbathe, it is essential to use a sunscreen or adequate sunscreen according to our skin type, because if for example we have very clear skin, which burns easily and never tans, it is necessary to use a protection index higher than 50 .
We must also apply the sunscreen properly, before leaving home or start sunbathing, and renew it every two hours or every time we leave the water. And not only use a photo-protection cream, but also avoid the most dangerous hours of the day (between 12 and 16 hours).
What is sunscreen?
Basically we could also call the solar filter as sunscreen, and then it is quite likely that you already know what we are referring to when we talk aboutsolar filter.
Effectively, The sunscreen is a product that contains protection using chemical formulas, so that it is capable of reduce the amount of sun rays that penetrate our skin.
To put it another way, it is a product capable of absorbing ultraviolet radiation.
It is especially useful when we want to take advantage of ultraviolet rays by allowing us to achieve a greater tanning effect on the skin, although it protects it from sunburns.
What is sunscreen?
While, the one known as sunscreen, consists of a physical product that by fully reflecting the sun's rays (both UVA and UVB), practically prevents the radiation from reaching or reaching the skin.
Therefore, what is achieved with sunscreen is that the skin does not come directly in contact with UV rays, while avoiding more directly the burns caused by the sun, compared to the sunscreen.
Differences between sunscreen and sunscreen
- Solar filter: is a product made from different chemical formulas, which serve for the absorption of ultraviolet radiation. They usually reduce the amount of ultraviolet rays that penetrate our skin.
- Sunscreen: unlike sunscreen, it is a non-chemical product. It helps to prevent the sun from affecting our skin negatively, by blocking its effects, and has a somewhat thicker consistency.
Taking into account their main differences, it is obvious that opting for one or the other will depend on our tastes or needs, especially if we already have a specific brand that we usually use and has been good for us until now.
As we see, the important thing - and fundamental - is to always use sunscreen before exposing ourselves to the sun. And renew it every so often, or every time we get out of the water.
In any case, both products must be applied on the skin 30 minutes before exposing ourselves to the sun. And not only that, but also they must be conveniently reapplied if we remain for a long time inside the water.
So which one do you choose?
As we have seen, the sunscreen (or sunscreen) is not the same as sunscreen, which acts more directly on the skin.
If we take into account, for example, that the sunscreen is able to prevent the sun's rays from penetrating the skin, its use is recommended when we do not want to tan, or we want to protect the skin from a day at the beach or pool. It is the most recommended option by most dermatologists, especially for people who have white skin, or have previously suffered some type of skin cancer.
While, the sunscreen is more suitable for those who want to tan a bit, but at the same time protect their skin from the sun's harmful rays.
