02/08/2023
☀️SPF - Do You Use It Every Day☀️
It may be raining but we are still susceptible to UV rays.
We all think we know how to use SPF, but do we?
Many of us still get caught out with sunburn, so let’s get back to basics to protect our skin 🌞
SPF measures the level of protection a sunscreen offers against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
The difference in effectiveness between SPF 25 and SPF 50 is not a straightforward calculation.
The SPF rating measures the sunscreen’s ability to filter UV rays, which are responsible for sunburn.
To give you an idea, SPF 25 filters approximately 96% of UV rays, while SPF 50 filters around 98%.
This means that SPF 50 provides slightly more UV protection than SPF 25, but the percentage difference is relatively small.
It’s important to note that SPF ratings are not on a linear scale. For example, SPF 50 does not offer double the protection of SPF 25.
The critical factor is the time it takes for the skin to burn rather than the percentage of UV rays blocked.
The effectiveness of sunscreen depends on various factors, including how much is applied, how thoroughly it is applied, frequency of reapplication, your skin type, the intensity of the sun’s rays, and other things such as wearing protective clothing or sitting in the shade.
As a rule, ensure you cover your skin thoroughly with a minimum of SPF 25, re-apply frequently, keep in the shade as much as possible, and watch your skin for signs of pinkness.
Eve Taylor have 3 amazing products containing SPF.
Solar shield is a tinted primer that not only protects but smooths and refines the skin either under make up or for a youthful dewy glow on its own.
Daily Defence and Moisturising Day Cream provide high level protection in light non gloopy formulations.
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