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How to apply sunscreen?

• Sunscreen only works when apply directly
  What to look for:
• SPF 30 or higher - Water resistant - Broad spectrum coverage which mean it protects you from UVA & UVB rays
• Apply sunscreen generously before going outdoors.
• It takes approximately 15 min for your skin to absorb the sunscreen and protect you
• If you wait in the sun without applying sunscreen your skin is unprotected and it can burn
• Use enough sunscreen
• First of all you need around 30 gms (1 ounce) of sunscreen to fully protect all expose part of your body.
• Add the sunscreen the amount you can hold in your palm and apply on your body properly
• Rub the sunscreen thoroughly into your skin
• Apply sunscreen to all bare skin
• Remember your neck, face, ears, tops of your feet and legs
• For hard to reach areas like your back ask the someone to help you or use the spray sunscreen
• If you have thinning hair, either apply sunscreen to your scalp or wear wide rimed hat
• To protect your lip apply a lip balm with SPF at least 15.
• You need to reapply sunscreen every two hours to remain protected or immediately after being in water or excessively sweating
• People who get sunburn don't use enough sunscreen they didn't reapply after being in the sunos used an expired product
• Your skin is exposed to sun’s harmful UVA rays every time you go outside even on cloudy days and in the winter so weather you are on vacation and walking on neighbourhood remember to use sunscreen
• For better skincare and prevention tips see your dermatologist.