There are many opinions surrounding the controversy: Should I use sunscreen when applying makeup? Some people think: Makeup foundation products already have built-in sunscreen ingredients, so there's no need for sunscreen anymore. So, according to dermatologists' opinions, is it necessary to use sunscreen when applying makeup? Dermalogica will answer your questions and suggest steps for makeup with sunscreen!
Do I need to use sunscreen when wearing makeup?
Currently on the market, we can come across many makeup products with integrated sunscreen ingredients such as: foundation, cushion, powder, primer... Even, the sun protection index of these products These products are all at a high level with SPF up to 50. Therefore, when using these makeup products, whether or not you need to use sunscreen has become a question for many people. So what is the truth about the sunscreen effectiveness of these products?
Are makeup products containing SPF enough to protect skin from the sun?
According to dermatologists: Sunscreen will have the most optimal sun protection effect when you apply the right amount of cream. Estimated ratio of sunscreen needed for each cm2 of skin is 2mg. Meanwhile, foundation products often contain sunscreen ingredients in the middle or bottom of the ingredient list. Furthermore, when using foundation on the skin surface, it will have a different thickness distribution in each skin area. Therefore, makeup products containing SPF will have difficulty providing good sun protection. Therefore, you should not skip the sunscreen step because you think makeup products already contain sunscreen ingredients.
Direct exposure to sunlight will cause skin darkening, melasma, freckles, and even skin burns. In the long term, the ultraviolet rays in the sun will cause premature skin aging, causing the skin to sag and form wrinkles... Therefore, sunscreen is the product you need in your daily skin care routine, no matter what. do you have makeup or not? Makeup steps with sunscreen cannot be skipped.
How to choose sunscreen when applying makeup
Sunscreen that is too oily causes the foundation to slip. Or sunscreen makes the foundation layer unnaturally thick. This is the problem many people face when they wear makeup but choose the wrong sunscreen. Here are some tips from Dermalogica to make it easier for you to choose sunscreen when applying makeup:
#1 prioritize choosing chemical sunscreen products
Physical sunscreens are proven to be more suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. However, the disadvantage of physical sunscreen: the cream is thick, white, and difficult to penetrate the skin. Therefore, physical sunscreens often leave white streaks and make makeup difficult. If you are experiencing this situation, you can refer to chemical sunscreen products. Chemical sunscreen products often have a light liquid texture and are easily absorbed into the skin. At the same time, some chemical sunscreen products also have an integrated skin tone enhancing effect. Therefore, chemical sunscreen will be more suitable when you wear makeup.
#2 Sun protection factor
Choose a sunscreen product with a minimum SPF of 35
#3 Texture
Prioritize choosing sunscreen products with a smooth, dry finish. This way the foundation can be more durable on the skin.
Makeup steps with sunscreen
When applying makeup, should you use sunscreen before or after? To answer this question, let's learn about the steps to apply makeup with sunscreen:
Step 1 - Cleanse skin
Makeup steps that include sunscreen are indispensable for skin cleansing. To start the makeup step, the skin needs to be cleaned with makeup remover and facial cleanser. In addition, if your skin has too many dead cells, you should take an additional step to exfoliate your skin.
Step 2 - Toner
After washing our face, we use toner to once again remove dirt and bacteria remaining on the skin. Besides, the toner contains soothing and moisturizing ingredients that help balance the pH level of the skin.
Step 3 - Moisturize your skin
Moisturize skin with toner and moisturizer. Note: you should choose products with moderate moisture levels, avoid products with a texture that is too thick and difficult to penetrate.
Step 4 - Sunscreen
After the moisturizer has penetrated into the skin, we continue with the sunscreen step. Apply sunscreen evenly over entire face and neck area.
Step 5 - Primer
Wait for the sunscreen to dry for about 5-10 minutes, then continue using primer. Use a small amount and apply evenly over entire face
Step 6 - Foundation
Take a small amount of foundation and apply it to different areas of the face. Gently tap with a sponge or brush so the foundation can adhere firmly to the skin.
Step 7 - Concealer
Use the cream on areas with imperfections such as: eye bags, acne, dark spots... Gently blend the cream into the foundation.
Step 8 - Apply powder
Use a brush to take a small amount of powder and cover the entire face. Pay attention to areas prone to oil spillage such as forehead, nose, chin.
Step 9 - Finish
Complete the makeup layer with blush, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick... Depending on the makeup purpose, you can skip some unnecessary steps.
Conclusion
Sunscreen is a very important product that helps protect the skin from harmful effects of the sun. Therefore, whether your makeup products contain sunscreen ingredients or not, using sunscreen is still something you should do. Dermalogica hopes that makeup steps with "standard" sunscreen will help you be more confident in makeup. Wishing you always radiant and beautiful!