The sun provides a tan, a good mood and stimulates the production of vitamin D. But nobody is automatically protected against the harmful UV radiation of the sun. So always use an anti-sunscreen product. Chemist Cristina gives advice about the factor.
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SPF
Cristina: The protection factor of sunscreen products is indicated by the abbreviation SPF (Sun Protection Factor). A light-skinned person needs a higher factor than a dark-skinned person. Depending on the skin type, I recommend a certain SPF, so especially ask for this at the drugstore where you buy the product. For babies and small children I always recommend SPF 50, because with their fragile skin you should not take any risks. But also people with red hair or light skin and older people can best use a high factor.
Products
Anti-sunscreen products come in all shapes and sizes:creams, lotion, stick, spray, oil and so on. Sticks are usually used for sensitive parts of the body, such as nose, ears, lips and have a high SPF. Oil has a lower protection factor. Apply half an hour in advance, because the cream needs time to penetrate well into the skin. Repeat the application every 2 hours, or more often if you are sweating heavily or after swimming and toweling. Do not store a product for longer than 1 to 2 years, because after that it will not work as well.
Holiday
When you go on holiday to a warm country, you have to take extra care of your skin. I also always tell clients to wear a hat or cap if they are out in the sun a lot, your scalp is also very sensitive to the sun. When you also use products against insect bites (such as products with DEET), it is important to first apply the anti-sunscreen and only about an hour later the insect product.
Myths
Many customers say they want to use a lower factor because they think they won't tan otherwise. That's bullshit! Even with a high factor, the skin turns brown, but you have more protection against harmful UV radiation. Moreover, you will stay beautifully tanned for longer if you apply the skin well.'
Who is Cristina?
Cristina Knollema-Lertora is a licensed druggist and works in a drugstore with the Certified Specialist in Self-Care quality mark, which is the quality mark for good advice on over-the-counter medicines. On www.erkendspecialistinzelfzorg.nl you can find out which drugstores in your area have this quality mark and what you as a customer can expect from these drugstores.
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