Sunscreen Cheat Sheet (Part 2)

I know how everyone just loves sunscreen and can't get enough of it 🤩 So, here is Part 2 of the Sunscreen Cheat Sheet, highlighting the tips & tricks of (re)application 😎 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 There is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen but they can be water resistant! Generally, "sports" sunscreen just means (very) water resistant sunscreens. 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 In general, "baby" or "sensitive" sunscreens are physical sunscreens with minimal allergens/irritants. Everyone can use "baby" sunscreens, they are definitely not exclusively for babies or kids! 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Most people do not use enough sunscreen. If you are ever in doubt, apply more than you think you should. Rule of thumb, use a generous amount of 2 fingers lengths to cover your entire face and an entire palm for your body! 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 The UV radiation from the sun can also damage our scalp, hair and eyes. So, don't forget to wear your wide brim hat and sunglasses. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 Reapplication is crucial especially if you are out and about. Our skin is bumpy and requires reapplication to achieve an even coat! The sunscreen on our screen is also rubbed off throughout the day. So, don't forget to reapply every 2 hours. 𝗨𝗣𝗙 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 It is the gold standard but may not be the most practical! 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 If the damage is done, try some of these tips: cool your skin with a cool shower or damp towel, keep it moisturised and avoid the sun! ☀️ Hope you found this useful and stay tune for Part 3 ☀️ ✨ Tell me some of your favourite sunscreen for your skin type! Comment down below ✨ 🌸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.crystallee