The sun is what we always look forward to every day. Their warmth always makes our day companion brighter and happier. Therefore, some people love to do outdoor activities and let the heat of the sun touch their skin. However, as we know, prolonged exposure to the sun causes skin damage and, moreover, skin cancer. In fact, melanoma is the most common disease found in people who have increased sun exposure. Of course, we can prevent this by using the perfect and suitable sunscreen and chemical sunblock. But how do we choose the right ones when there are so many options on the market? Well, let’s look at the factors one by one.

The first thing we have to do is define our skin color. Lighter skin tends to tan and burn easily. Therefore, it is suggested to always choose the brands with higher SPF (sun protection factor).

Second, always classify whether the affected skin is oily, normal, or dry. It will be helpful in choosing the right brand, texture, and spectrum coverage.

Third, since there are also many products marketed as sunscreens, there is a slight confusion between the two. The sunscreen is slightly transparent and still allows some radiation to reach the skin, although it protects against UVA, UVB rays, or both. Due to its texture, it should be reapplied every few hours as some sunscreen products tend to be unstable in direct sunlight. The sunblock has all the capacity of the sunblock minus its instability but it is more solid.

The fourth thing to remember is the most important point. We must define what our activities are. It is suggested to divide first whether it is an indoor or outdoor activity, or whether it will be closely related to water sports or a picnic in the tree-shaded park. So how do we combine all the factors into something that is applicable? Examples are shown below.

  1. If most of your activity has been done indoors, you can choose sunscreen instead of sunblock. It will also come in handy when you need to put on makeup.
  2. If you’re mostly outdoors, choose sunscreen instead.
  3. If the outdoor activity is a kind of picnic in the park, then there is no need to choose waterproof products.
  4. But, if you play on the beach or swim in the outdoor pool, a raincoat is a must.
  5. There is an opinion that the higher the SPF, the more prone to blackheads the sunscreen. However, some products are forward-thinking by creating a non-comedogenic cream.

The general rule is to always choose safe products designed specifically for each part of the body. Oriflame has this brand SOL Family Medium Sun block Cream that is suitable for the whole family. It is available for both face and body. You can check how to buy the products on the sites below.