Do without foundation modern woman impossible, and not necessary. Today's foundations and powders are lightweight for summer, allowing skin to breathe and protecting it from damaging UV rays. Therefore, using a tone in the summer is not just a whim, but a necessity to preserve the beauty and youthfulness of the skin. When buying a foundation with a protective UV factor, it is important to choose wisely: the product must be suitable for your skin type. For example, for a fatty type, choose a composition without oil, and for a dry one, you cannot do without this “fatty” component, otherwise you can show everyone small peeling and additionally dry the surface.

What is SPF?

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a factor that absorbs ultraviolet rays before contact with the skin. There are several degrees of protection from the weakest (5-15) to the highest (90-100). The lighter the skin, the higher the degree of protection. This "golden" rule will keep the epidermis young for a long time and prevent its redness. When choosing a sunscreen, go for at least SPF 30, because the skin of the face is so thin and delicate that a lesser degree of protection will not cope with the aggressive summer sun. And for winter, you can choose something less “heavy” - SPF 15-20 will be just right. Note that the higher the UV protection, the higher the density of the foundation and the more likely that it will lie in an uneven layer or interfere throughout the day, causing sensations of blockage of pores and even heaviness on the face. But there is a solution for such a problem, replace the word “cream” with “fluid”, and choose a tinted sun protection product with a light texture. Perhaps it will not fully tone the skin, but it will not create the effect of a mask and will not cause irritation of the epidermis.

Protection level

The number on the packaging of the protective cream means how much you can enjoy the sunlight and not burn yourself. First, note how long it takes before you blush. Let's say 5 minutes and choose a foundation with SPF 10: 5 x 10 = 50 minutes of quiet sun exposure. But we choose a cream for toning the face and additional protection against harmful UV rays, which means that this arithmetic is not entirely appropriate when choosing a tonal foundation, and yet, let's talk about the value of SPF in numbers:

• 2-4 - the lowest defense, which prevents about 50-75% of solar radiation from entering;
• 5-10 - medium, protects up to 85% UV;
• 10-20 - high degree with protection up to 90%;
• 20-30 - intensive absorbing up to 97% of sunlight;
• 50 is the highest degree(exactly the same as SPF 90-100, but such figures cannot be found on the packaging of foundation), guaranteeing protection up to 99.9% of sunlight.

The optimal SPF value for foundation remains 5-30 depending on age, condition, skin type, vulnerability to sunlight and individual characteristics. For example, for young skin, SPF 15 foundation for winter and SPF 20-25 for summer, for mature epidermis or after the procedure will be enough. chemical peeling You can not do without a product with a high SPF 30.

Does it protect against sunburn?

The original purpose of foundation is to create an even coverage and perfect tone. When SPF gets into its composition, the product instantly acquires an additional advantage - it protects the skin from premature aging, wrinkles and even melanoma - skin cancer. There are two answers to the question of whether the face tans under the action of foundation. After being applied to the skin, the foundation stays more or less evenly on it for two hours, after three hours the skin almost completely “eats” it from the surface. Therefore, whether the skin will tan or not depends on the renewal of the foundation. If you apply it in the morning and go to work within the first two hours, then the epidermis will not tan, if you forget about updating the cream and go to the beach, then a light tan cannot be avoided.

Kinds

Classic tonal

Product texture with tonal effect can be different: dense, medium, liquid and light (fluid). Its main advantage is the creation of tone and additional protection against UV radiation. The shades of foundation also differ, which you need to select in the store and test on your own skin.

• For fair skin, choose a cream with a protection factor of at least SPF 20 if you plan to use it in the summer and spend most of your time indoors;
• For tanned skin, choose the appropriate shade directly in the cosmetic store, because the current color is different from natural and requires an updated product. This does not mean that the SPF factor will have to be chosen less;
• Giving radiance. This foundation contains light-reflecting particles that will favorably emphasize the surface of the skin and get rid of minor imperfections. It looks equally good on light or dark skin, especially today “make-up without makeup” is relevant today, and natural shine will only suit the face.

Post-peel protective

This type of foundation with SPF is indicated for girls and women after a chemical peel. It is used regardless of the season and contains a mechanical protection factor, usually iron oxide. The chemical peeling procedure is carried out in the autumn-winter season and requires high-quality protection of the epidermis even from the seemingly non-aggressive winter UV rays. Post-peel foundation cream can not be found in all brands, more often in professional ones, like an Israeli brand Christina. Such a product was created for better mandatory protection after peeling. In addition, it perfectly cares for the skin, retains moisture, normalizes lipid balance and prevents premature aging.

Companies Overview

"Teint Haute Tenue" door Clarins

The cream is presented in 8 shades and has a protection factor SPF 15. Composition " Teint Haute Tenue"enriched with natural ingredients like quinoa extract and a unique Anti-Pollution Complex to preserve youthfulness and beauty of the skin. It is highly resistant and creates an excellent complexion with a matte finish, while the texture of foundation Clarins unusually light.

BioDerma

Foundation " Photoderm Max"has a high protection factor SPF 50 and is presented in one natural shade (it adapts to individual skin tone). The high degree of protection of the product allows it to be used by women with increased sensitivity of the dermis to UV radiation and skin diseases, for mature and vulnerable to the formation of age spots skin.Its texture is moderately dense, evenly and easily distributed over the surface of the skin and does not leave a white coating.It is well absorbed into the skin and requires renewal every 2 hours for reliable protection.

"Rose de Mer" by Christina

The protective post-peel foundation is presented in the only natural shade that adapts to the natural skin tone and is suitable for all skin types and ages. The main protection factor in this product is iron oxide or red clay, which blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet radiation from reaching the epidermis.

"Glow" by Lumene

The radiance effect foundation is available in 6 shades and has a light texture with an additional moisturizing effect. Weightless creamy coating instantly transforms and refreshes the epidermis, gives it a natural glow and lasting pigment. Its protection level is SPF 15.

"Ever Matte" by Clarins

Mattifying foundation " Ever Matte" with SPF 15 is ideal for summer and skin prone to increased sebum production.

How to choose a cream SPF and what protection factor is needed?

What is the difference between physical and chemical SPF-filters and which are more harmful?

The Truth About SPF

So, let's take a look at the most common SPF protection questions.

1. Should You Use SPF Face Cream? all year round? Maybe people with a certain skin type?

Cosmetologist commenting on a brand of natural cosmetics mi& ko, Nelly Papikyan:

If the UV index below 4, you can not protect the skin and use sunscreen if you plan to be outside during the sunny time of the day no longer than 20-30 minutes.

If index below 2, you may not use sunscreen even if you are outside longer.

If the index is from 4 to 6, then you need to use a product with a protection index somewhere around 20-25 if you plan to spend more than 10-15 minutes outside. But if you just ran out of the office to the store across the street, it is not necessary to cover yourself with sun protection and climb into a spacesuit.

If the UV index above 6, be sure to use sunscreen when you leave the house or sit by an open window.

2. In what months is sunscreen exactly necessary and what level of protection should I choose?

from the editors

This should be done from about May to September, and in the southern regions of Russia - from April to October or even from March to November.

The average level of radiation in summer in central Russia is 3-4 UV, and in the south - 5-6 UV. At the same time, the inhabitants of Russia mainly have skin types 2 and 3, so it is necessary to use a cream of 20-25 SPF, and in the south 30-50 SPF.

If during the daytime you are mostly indoors, and the sun is not very strong, you can do without protection, because. exposure to the sun for 10-15 minutes is safe, while a small dose of sun rays is even beneficial, and the skin does not receive excessive sun exposure

comments Teymur Belyaev, Levrana technologist:

For people who want to protect their skin from excessive ultraviolet radiation, in the cities of central Russia, it can be recommended to use light protective creams, in which SPF is often used as an additional effect along with moisturizing, softening, toning, etc. In such creams, the degree of protection does not exceed SPF20, and this is more than enough.

In southern cities, the sun is scorching, on rare days the temperature reaches +40C, and on average it stays at +30C. This is a reason to strive to protect their skin even for those who do not have problems with skin sensitivity, because often we ourselves do not notice how the skin is burned, and meanwhile there is an active process of absorbing ultraviolet radiation. For residents of such cities, already specialized sunscreens with an SPF level of at least 30 or even 50 are recommended.

Commented by Nelly Papikyan, brand mi& ko

The choice of sunscreen also depends on the skin phototype.

1 phototype (Celtic)- very light skin and hair, often with a red tint. Freckles on the skin. The eyes are blue or green.
Recommended products with an SPF factor of at least 30 at the end summer season and 40 to 50 at the beginning. Safe time in the sun for representatives of this phototype is no more than 5 minutes. That is, theoretically, a sunscreen with an SPF factor of 50, provided correct application protects the skin for 250 minutes (5 x 50), and with SPF 8 - 40 minutes. But do not forget that any, even the most effective sunscreen protects not 100 percent.

2 phototype (Nordic and Scandinavian ) - fair skin, light blond hair, brown or Blue eyes.
At the beginning of summer, you should use products with an SPF factor of 30-35, by the end of summer they can be replaced with products with an SPF factor of 15. The safe maximum time in the sun is 15 minutes.

3 phototype (European) - the most common in the middle lane. Light skin, blond or brown hair, dark eyes.
Representatives of this phototype can use protective equipment with an SPF factor of 8 to 15 from the beginning to the end of the summer season. The safe maximum time in the sun is 20 minutes.

4 phototype (Mediterranean)- swarthy skin dark hair and dark eyes.
Representatives of this phototype may not be afraid for the condition of their skin on the beach, even with a cream with an SPF factor of 8. Safe time in the sun is 30 minutes.
All creams with SPF above 50 are a marketing ploy. In creams marked SPF 100, 70, 80, as a rule, they put more thickeners, zinc, due to which they lie on the skin in a denser layer, while the degree of protection increases by a maximum of 2 percent.

3. How and what kind of cream to use on the beach?

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On the beach, you need much stronger protection - from 30 to 50 SPF, while the cream must be regularly updated.

You need to know that most creams - creams with chemical filters - begin to work only 20 minutes after exposure to the sun! At the same time, bathing and wiping with a towel breaks the protective layer, so the cream must be applied again.

It is also interesting that, according to technologists, SPF levels above 50 are more likely a marketing ploy and unattainable.

4. Tell us about physical and chemical filters. What are physical and how are they obtained? What are the disadvantages of funds with them? Which chemical filters are the safest?

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There are 2 types of filters - physical and chemical. Physical are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, used mainly in natural cosmetics. Their peculiarity is that when applied, they whiten the skin. Let's talk briefly about each type:

Physical filters reflect the sun's rays. They are metal salts crushed into dust. The disadvantage is that they can penetrate into the pores, clog them, cause allergies. Due to the content of nanoparticles, they are prohibited for use by the Soil Association and are actively discussed by European eco-certificates!

Chemical filters come into contact with the sun's rays, forming new compounds and turning the sun's radiation into infrared and safe. Less predictable in their degree of danger than physical filters, because some chemical filters can even be toxic and accumulate in the body.

comments Innovation Director, developer of cosmetics of the Cleon brand, Ph.D. Igor Ivanov:

Physical filters are mineral substances that protect our skin from solar radiation in the same way as an ordinary umbrella, i.e. absorb, reflect, scatter UV rays, but do not let them through to the skin. The most famous of them are zinc and titanium oxides. To make the reflectivity of these substances

maximum, they are ground to very small particles. For what? Imagine there is a block of wood the size of Matchbox. Putting it on a standard sheet of paper, you can create a shadow the size of this box. If you cut the bar into two layers, they can shade twice the area. If the bar is cut into many layers, they can shade the entire sheet of paper. The same principle is used in the manufacture of mineral filters. Maximum coverage is achieved at minimum size particles, ideally having nanosize.

But today it is believed that mineral nanoparticles are not safe for humans. Therefore, the same British non-governmental organization Soil Association (SA), specializing in the certification of organic products, announced that products with nanoparticles will no longer be able to receive the SA certificate. First of all, this applies to sunscreens.

Brand training manager comments Weleda Maria Kondratieva:

At Weleda, we only use physical filters in our products for a number of reasons. The first is that physical filters behave more stably in the sun and in cosmetics Oh. The second is that products with chemical filters require discipline from the consumer and

special care. So such funds are recommended to be applied half an hour before going to the beach or in the active sun. Physical filters begin to protect immediately after application, it is convenient to renew them during use.

Nelly Papikyan, mi& ko:

Not all chemical filters are harmful to the body. To date the safest and most effective among chemical filters are considered:

1) Tinosorb S (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) is the best chemical filter available today. photostable; protects against UVB, UVA1, UVA2; waterproof

2) Tinosorb M (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol) - protects against UVB, UVA1, UVA2; less photostable; poorly soluble in water and fats

3) Mexoryl XL (Drometrizole trisiloxane) - Protects against UVA2; photostable; fat soluble; contained only in the funds of the L "Oreal concern

4) Mexoryl SX (Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid) - Protects against UVA1, UVA2; photostable; water soluble; contained only in the funds of the L "Oreal concern.

5. And what are the most harmful SPF ingredients? What ingredients in SPF products should definitely be avoided and why?

from the editors

Most of the major European manufacturers, as a rule, do not use the most harmful filters.

Try not to buy the cheapest sunscreens. they use the cheapest cosmetic ingredients, which, at a minimum, are useless for the skin, and at the most, harmful.

Teymur Belyaev, Levrana:

If the particle size of the physical filter is too small (nanoparticles), then they are completely capable of penetrating from the surface into the body, slagging it. That's why it's so important to know and trust the manufacturer of your sunscreen. (By the way, the COSMOS-Ecocert standard prohibits the use of nanoparticles, so we use micronized zinc oxide, but not nano).

Among the variety of chemical filters, there are a considerable number of truly harmful ones, since in addition to the useful properties

photoprotection, they adversely affect the skin itself, poisoning the body, or being an allergen, not to mention the carcinogenicity of some of them. Some of these substances are: escalol, octinoxate, oxybenzone, enzacamine, cinoxate.

Igor Ivanov, "Cleon":

Now the mass trend dominates that physical filters are healthy. ABOUT rovo, and chemical - bad. It's a delusion. And that's why.

Did you know that there are self-cleaning glasses, the dirt on which is literally burned out by sunlight? All this is achieved due to the thinnest layer of titanium oxide deposited on the glass. Under the influence of ultraviolet light, the inert and safe titanium oxide becomes photoactive and, together with atmospheric oxygen, begins to destroy any organic substances that come into contact with it. The efficiency of these processes is so great that photocatalytic technologies for cleaning surfaces and air based on titanium oxide will soon become a new industry.

Now imagine what happens on the skin, richly lubricated with titanium oxide nanoparticles, thickly mixed with vegetable oils and / or other easily oxidized substances, when this whole mixture is irradiated with ultraviolet light for hours and blown by a fresh warm breeze.

With chemical filters, things are more complicated. Dozens of them are used in cosmetics. And it is true that some of them are dangerous to humans. But this applies to first-generation sunscreens. Current chemical filters are much safer. But there is a fairly large category of people who still avoid them, indiscriminately.

If we talk about what is the most harmful thing in sunscreen cosmetics, I would say: human behavior. When he chooses cheap sunscreens containing dangerous filters. When she puts on creams with a clearly higher SPF than she needs. When he shifts all responsibility to the cream and lies in the sun for hours at a time when all doctors recommend being in the shade.

SPF is a sun protection factor. It denotes the ability of cosmetic products to increase the time of safe exposure to the open sun.

What do the numbers in the abbreviation SPF mean?

The number following the abbreviation SPF (Sun Protection Factor) indicates how many times you can increase the time of safe exposure to the sun without the risk of sunburn.

The value of the SPF factor can be in the range from 2 to 50 units. It is calculated in special laboratories, based on the fact that a certain agent will be used in an amount of 2 mg per 1 sq. see skin surface. Most often, sunscreens and lotions are produced with an SPF value, as well as day creams, foundations, powders, lipsticks and lip balms.

SPF	Percent protection	Category
		Base / main
		Base / main
		Medium
		Medium
		Medium
		High / high
		High / high
		High / high
		High / high

What determines the choice of SPF factor

The choice of sunscreen depends on the skin phototype. There are six in total, but four are most common in our latitudes:

1 phototype

Very fair skin and hair, often with a red tinge. Freckles on the skin. The eyes are blue or green. Recommended products with SPF factor not lower than 30 at the end of the summer season and from 40 to 50 at the beginning. Safe time in the sun for representatives of this phototype is no more than 5 minutes. That is, theoretically, a sunscreen with an SPF factor of 50, if properly applied, protects the skin for 250 minutes (5 x 50), and with an SPF factor of 8 - 40 minutes. But do not forget that any, even the most effective sunscreen protects not 100 percent.

2 phototype

Light skin, light brown hair, brown or blue eyes. At the beginning of summer, you should use products with an SPF factor of 30-35, by the end of summer they can be replaced with products with an SPF factor of 15. The safe maximum time in the sun is 15 minutes.

3 phototype

The most common phototype in the middle lane. Fair skin, blond or brown hair, dark eyes. Representatives of this phototype can use protective equipment with an SPF factor of 8 to 15 from the beginning to the end of the summer season. The safe maximum time in the sun is 20 minutes.

4 phototype

Dark skin, dark hair and dark eyes. Representatives of this phototype may not be afraid for the condition of their skin on the beach, even with a cream with an SPF factor of 8. Safe time in the sun is 30 minutes.

Why Use SPF Creams?

Daily creams with active components that protect against harmful solar radiation are an excellent prevention of premature skin aging (photoaging). Special sunscreens for tanning help to avoid extremely unpleasant and painful sunburns.

How to use SPF products

All sunscreens (that is, those with an SPF factor) are applied 20 to 30 minutes before going outside. After 20 minutes, the application must be repeated.

Sun protection products are only effective when applied carefully and in sufficient quantities. Don't count on absolute sun protection with sunscreen powder if you lightly brush your nose a couple of times in the morning. Sunscreen makeup needs to be maintained throughout the day.

The main rule when using cosmetics with an SPF factor is that it is applied at the final stage of makeup. That is, if you put on sunscreen foundation, and then cover it with a layer of moisturizer, then you will reduce all the active action of the foundation to zero.

Because water, including that contained in moisturizing creams, destroys the protective barrier. For the same reason, it is necessary to reapply sunscreen on the beach after swimming.

We hope you know perfectly well that you need to apply sunscreen to your skin all the time - you are sunbathing on the beach, drinking cocktails on a sun lounger under an umbrella, or going to work on a cloudy day. The fact is that ultraviolet rays easily pass through the haze of clouds, and it is important to remember this (especially with the onset of the spring-summer season).

Why are SPF products so important? Sun exposure without proper sun protection can seriously affect your health, increasing your risk of premature wrinkles and skin cancer. At the same time, skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer with more than 4,000,000 cases diagnosed every year.

Recall that there are two types of ultraviolet rays: UVB, which cause sunburn, and UVA, which penetrate the skin more deeply. Today in cosmetic stores you can find a lot of products with SPF and impressive numbers nearby, but few people know how to choose the perfect option and, importantly, how to use it correctly. In this article, we have collected seven myths about sunscreen products at once, which we advise you to stop believing right now.

1. All sunscreens are the same

No, it's not - sunscreens can differ in how they protect the skin. Some manufacturers use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to filter out UVA and UVB rays, while others do the same with chemicals (such as avobenzone). Among the new sunscreen ingredients that are not yet widely used are helioplex (helioplex) and meroxyl (meroxyl), which are excellent photostability.

Which one provides the best protection is a matter for scientific debate. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it's important to make sure your sunscreen has an SPF of 30 or higher, covering both UVA and UVB rays.

2. Moisturizer should be with SPF

"Only one of the products you use every morning should have an SPF of 30 or higher," Mona Gohara, a professor of dermatology at Yale University, told Allure. In other words, SPF is the SPF found in your foundation, daily serum, or moisturizer.

3. SPF 15 is enough protection

Experts note that the minimum SPF to use on your face, even if you sit in the office from morning to evening, is SPF 30. At the same time, in order for the sun protection factor to work in full force, you need to apply about half a teaspoon to the skin product.

4. Lotions, sprays and creams work differently.

“Actually, there are no significant differences here. They're just sunscreens, so the choice depends on which format the consumer likes," James Spencer, a Florida dermatologist, tells WebMD. The expert notes that men, according to statistics, are more likely to use alcohol-containing sprays, as they do not like fatty foods. While women are more suited to lotions and cream products that provide nourishment and hydration. But no matter which form you choose, try to apply the product according to all the rules: on dry skin and 15-30 minutes before you go outside.

5. Multiple products with SPF protect better

“SPF is not an equation. So you can't use SPF 15 foundation and SPF 20 powder to get SPF 35 protection, comments Mona Gohara. - In the end, your defense will be as strong as the highest factor. That is, SPF 20. However, if you're only applying foundation to small areas of your face, it's wise to double the amount of SPF products to increase overall coverage.

6. Foundation with SPF lasts up to 8 hours

Despite the fact that this is an obvious lie (to put it more beautifully - a marketing ploy), it is difficult to find a girl who will remove the foundation and reapply it every two hours. Alas and ah, any remedy with SPF works at full strength for only 2 hours, after which the activity of the product decreases, and within an hour it completely disappears. There is a simple and logical way out of this situation - use weightless powder with SPF 30 and above, and correct makeup every two hours with it.

7. Last year's bottle will still work

Has the SPF you used last summer expired yet? “Great, so you don’t have to buy a new one,” you think and you are wrong. "If you've got sunscreen left over, it means you haven't been using it often enough or not applying as much as needed," explains Jennifer Stein, MD, New York University. “If you do everything right, then you will definitely have to buy a new bottle.”

The content of the article:

Face cream with SPF is a means to protect it from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. Every day, even in the cold season, the sun's rays affect the skin, it becomes dull, dry, it may appear dark spots, freckles. And the worst thing is that it quickly loses elasticity and ages. The sun can also cause serious skin diseases and even tumors. To protect your face, you need to use creams with a protective factor SPF daily, and especially in hot weather.

Description and purpose of the cream with SPF protection

The SPF (sun protector factor) is a measure of how long you can take UV baths without the risk of getting burned. Rays, by the way, are different, namely:

• UVA rays. They penetrate into the middle layers of the dermis and cause premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and can lead to melanoma. Creams with SPF are not able to adequately protect the skin from these deeply penetrating rays. To do this, on the package, in addition to the SPF mark, there should also be a UVA mark.
• UVB rays. They have high damaging factors and lead to burns, redness and irritation of the epidermis. It is from these rays that creams with an SPF factor are more designed to protect the skin.

The degree of damage that a person can receive while in the sun depends on many nuances: his color type, the country where he lives, the time of year and the period of the day. However, in order to protect the skin from sun exposure in the summer, a day face cream must be with protective factors. After applying the product with SPF, any dermis becomes more resistant to sunlight.

It's easy to calculate how long an SPF cream works. Any person can stay in the sun without consequences for the skin for an average of 25 minutes, and the SPF factor extends this time by 15, 25, 40 times. To calculate 25 minutes, you need to multiply by this level, and you get an approximate time period. Of course, this formula is very approximate, and much also depends on the individual characteristics of the dermis.

SPF creams come in two types:

1. With chemical protection. They contain vegetable oils, which are produced on the basis of choline and benzene and have a protective mechanism - they do not let dangerous rays into the deeper layers of the skin.
2. With physical protection. They form a screen impervious to rays on the surface of the dermis. These products contain titanium and zinc oxide. Rays hitting the skin are reflected and scattered.

Creams with protective factors are visually indistinguishable from conventional facial cosmetic products. The only point is that on their packaging there is always an SPF icon indicating the degree of protection. Do not confuse such products with classic highly targeted sunscreens!

Note! If suitable for staying on the beach universal means with SPF, designed for contact with water and requiring frequent application, daily face creams with SPF combine comprehensive skin care and sun protection.

The benefits of a day cream with SPF protection

By choosing a quality product with an SPF factor for the face, you can not only protect your skin from aggressive sun exposure, but also provide it with all the necessary trace elements and vitamins. Such tools have a whole list useful properties and can solve several problems at once.

Benefits of a day cream with SPF:

• Protects from burns. The trace elements included in the composition, namely zinc oxide, manganese, iron, calcium, create a thin film on the skin that reflects the rays. In this case, a person gets a light tan - it all depends on the level of SPF, but the possibility of burning and damaging the skin is excluded.
• Prevents the appearance of pigmentation, the development of melanoma. Thanks to benzophenone, a chemical that is a powerful filter of UVA and UVB rays, they do not penetrate into deep tissues and are unable to have a destructive effect at the cellular level.
• Moisturizes. The sun's rays dry out the skin, because moisture evaporates from the deep layers of the dermis. Day creams with SPF protection factors provide it with vitamins A, B, C and K, which saturate it with moisture and make it supple.
• Rejuvenates. The components included in the composition - coenzyme and hyaluronic acid - saturate the cells with unique substances and act as antioxidants, promote the appearance of new cells. They also moisturize the dermis well, so they are part of almost all creams with SPF.
• Nourishes. Wheat, jojoba, almond oils, as well as aloe extract restore overdried areas of the dermis, gently saturating them with useful components. Glycerin is also often present in the composition and perfectly softens the skin, making its texture velvety to the touch.
• Renews the epidermis. Polyunsaturated acids omega 6 and 3 have a regenerating function, contributing to the elimination of dead cells and the appearance of new ones.

Important! Thanks to the powerful composition of the cream with SPF, after using it, a woman's face will not only be protected from redness and wrinkles, but will also receive the maximum amount of vitamins, antioxidants and other beneficial trace elements.

Contraindications for day cream with SPF protection

A day cream with solar protection factors is complex in its own way. chemical composition a remedy that can aggressively affect the dermis, therefore it has certain contraindications.

Cream with SPF should not be used in cases of:

1. If you are allergic to any component that is part of it. In this situation, everything is individual and without a preliminary test and sample is indispensable.
2. With exacerbation of any skin disease. The composition of the cream with SPF will only worsen the condition of the dermis, causing irritation or itching. In this case, special medications and generally refrain from creams.
3. When the remedy is not used for its intended purpose. Use SPF cream only during the day. If applied before bed, it will not cause harm, but it can be hard on the face and will only increase the load on the skin, which needs to rest at night. In principle, you should not load it with additional components that provide protection from the sun if you do not appear under its rays.

It is no secret that often components are added to creams that can harm the skin - synthetic substances, preservatives, parabens and heavy chemical elements. Sunscreens are no exception, including day creams with an SPF factor. But not all information about their harm should be trusted.

There are two common myths:

1. Reflective film of cream with SPF harms the body. Many women do not want to use these products for the reason that they contain titanium dioxide, zinc and iron. These are really elements that leave a superficial film on the skin that prevents the harmful rays of the sun from penetrating. However, they cannot cause serious harm to the body, since this film acts only on the surface of the epidermis, without penetrating into deep tissues.
2. The application of such creams negatively affects the absorption of vitamin D.. This vitamin is produced in the body when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays. Dermatologists say that, getting into open areas of the body, it penetrates the body in the required amount. The areas can be arms, shoulders, and others, not necessarily the face.

Note! When using a cream with sun protection factors, you must understand that there are small risks, but they are hundreds of times less than the consequences that you can experience if you do not use it.

How to choose a good cream with SPF protection

In order not to get into trouble and get a really decent result from such a face care product as an SPF cream, it is important to choose a product that suits your color type, as well as pay attention to the composition. Another important quality criterion is the level of a cosmetic company that produces a product with filters for daily use. To make the right choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the most popular and effective creams.

Face cream with SPF 15

Such creams are suitable for daily use for women with dark skin, as well as for the fair sex who want to protect their face from the sun in the winter. The level of protection in it is minimal, so for the bright sun in the spring summer period he might be weak.

Products with SPF 15 gently protect against sun exposure, have a light texture and provide the epidermis with additional substances, depending on their intended purpose.

Effective creams with SPF 15 include:

• Clarins Hydra Tinted Moisturizer. A very delicate moisturizing tinted cream without age restrictions, which provides the face with freshness and radiance, and also protects against redness. It contains extracts of catafray bark and rowan berries, as well as hyaluronic acid, which provide long-term hydration and promote the appearance of new healthy cells.
• Mattifying Cream Christina Comodex. Ideal for oily and combination skin. The composition is designed in such a way as to rid the face of excess shine on a hot day and at the same time protect it from the negative effects of sunlight.
• Cream wrinkle corrector with Wrinkle Lab filters from Lancaster. Hyaluronic acid and wheat proteins prevent the early appearance of wrinkles, retaining moisture well in the cells. Date palm extract and vitamin A promote the appearance of new cells, and protective filters prevent pigmentation and photoaging of the dermis.

Face cream with SPF 20

The protective filter SPF with an indicator of 20 is designed for European-type girls with dark blond hair and dark eyes. These creams are suitable for all women who want quality care and sun protection a little above the bare minimum.

Dermatologists believe that this is the most optimal protection factor suitable for daily use, because it reflects up to 90% of solar radiation.

Quality face creams with SPF 20:

1. Optimals by Oriflame. The product is aimed at brightening the skin and at the same time protecting against ultraviolet radiation. As part of the Swedish lingonberry extract, as in other creams of this line. In addition, it moisturizes the epidermis well.
2. Natura Siberica. Day cream suitable for use by young girls from 18 years old. Designed for the fair sex with sensitive skin, improves elasticity, protects against premature aging.
3. White Perfect Re-Lighting Whitening by L "Oreal. This is an effective whitening cream from an Israeli company that perfectly removes strongly pronounced age spots. Extracts of red grapes and mulberry roots delicately brighten the dermis, cleansing and tightening. Suitable for daily use by girls over 18 years old. The texture of the product is light - after application there is no feeling of a greasy film.

Face cream with SPF 25

Creams with an SPF filter of 25 are suitable for use by women with fair skin and dark or light eyes in summer. These funds are designed to provide the epidermis with higher protection from the negative effects of sunlight. It is highly recommended to use them every day for girls who spend most of the day outdoors.

Face creams with SPF 25:

• Hydra Vegetal by Yves Rocher. This product is designed for women with normal and combination skin. Thanks to plant juices, it retains moisture well in the cells, suitable for use only in the summer.
• Estee Lauder DayWear. Fights existing wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new wrinkles. Contains coenzyme Q10, alpha-linoleic acid, kinetin, and vitamins E and C, which make dry skin softer and oily skin matte. Suitable for all types of dermis, protects well from the sun. The result - the skin retains its natural healthy color.
• Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25. Works very well under makeup tonal means drain even in the hottest time of the year. Thanks to algae extracts, it eliminates excess fat from the surface of the dermis, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and also prevents redness of the face even when exposed to sunlight for a long time.

Face cream with SPF 30

Cosmetic products with such a filter are suitable for owners of light-colored hair and eyes, who, in principle, are forbidden to stay in direct sunlight for a long time without protective equipment. Face creams with SPF 30, unlike conventional tanning products, do not leave a greasy film and have narrow cosmetic properties.

Best day creams with SPF 30:

1. Protecting Fluid by La Mer. Special sunscreen for the face, which easily adheres to the skin and is suitable for applying any foundation creams on top of it. It contains powerful reflective spheres that refract and redistribute the sun's rays. Algae protect the dermis from temperature extremes and high humidity. There is no sticky effect, which is usually a frequent disadvantage of funds with this level of SPF.
2. Dermalogica Oil free matte. Cream with vitamins C and E effectively moisturizes the dermis, protects from the sun, and most importantly, has a calming effect and relieves existing irritations and redness.
3. Muse Protective Day Cream. A very delicate day cream suitable for daily use. Developed by Israeli cosmetologists especially for the hot season, when sun protection is a must. It contains a complex of sugars and hyaluronic acid, which means that it not only nourishes and moisturizes the skin, but also prevents aging.

Face cream with SPF 40

Face products with such a high level of protection are a must-have for women who are just opening the beach season or have ultra-sensitive skin. Such creams block 98% of harmful radiation. Such protection is especially necessary for girls who have recently undergone a cosmetic peeling procedure.

Skin care products with SPF 40 include:

• Helena Rubinstein Premium UV. This is a cream that allows a woman to stay under the direct rays of the sun for a long time without harming her face. It has a smoothing effect and evens out the skin texture from the first day of use. Another plus is the effective fight against freckles and pigmentation.
• Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream. Japanese product that protects against UVA / UVB - two types of rays that are main reason early skin aging. Antioxidants provide hydration and give the dermis comfort. It has a very light texture and is almost instantly absorbed, making it an ideal make-up base.
• . The day cream contains mineral filters that provide powerful protection against the sun, free radicals, and negative environmental impacts. This is a very worthy remedy that will provide the skin with comfort in any conditions, nourish it with useful components, and give a healthy color.

How to use face moisturizer with SPF 15-40

The very fact of using a cream with filters does not guarantee that it will exclude the appearance of a burn or redness of the epidermis. It is important not only to choose a quality product, but also to know certain rules for applying the product.

How to properly apply SPF cream:

1. The product is applied to cleansed facial skin 20-30 minutes before going outside. This time ensures that the cream is completely absorbed and its working components begin to work. If you are exposed to sunlight 5-10 minutes after applying the product with filters, the rays will have time to have a negative effect.
2. Do not spread the cream in a thick layer - this will not provide higher protection. On the contrary, a dense mass will cover the face with a film and leave a greasy sheen, making thin skin heavier. But she needs to breathe, so use just a couple of strokes of the product.
3. Apply cream light strokes and clapping movements with fingertips. In no case do not need to rub vigorously.
4. After the cream with SPF on the face, you can apply regular powder or a light foundation. These funds will only slightly reduce its protective function. To enhance the protective effect, you can use powder with sunscreen properties, but at the same time, the SPF level should not be lower than that of the cream.
5. If, after applying cosmetics with SPF, a woman uses thermal water during the day, it is advisable to apply the cream with filters again, because any liquid easily washes away all the working components.

In general, the rules for using an SPF product are not very different from applying any other face cream.

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After 35 years, a woman with any type of skin and regardless of the time of year should use creams with SPF, because they prevent photoaging of the dermis and protect against pigmentation. Such funds are required for use in the summer, when even the skin of young girls is exposed to negative impact sun rays. If you neglect these tips, it will become dry, dull and wrinkled. Choose high-quality creams with a strong composition and natural ingredients.