Protecting yourself

Do you know that 80% of skin ageing is caused by sun damage? Even more so for us, Singapore is so near to the Equator. That’s why we must start protecting our skin from the UV rays. Do not just apply sunscreen once, before you go out into the sun. Especially if you are staying out in the sun for a whole day, you have to reapply the sunscreen. Remember that you are being exposed to the UV rays even when walking to the bus stop, or just sitting in a cab on your way home.

Apply It Right

a) For an average adult body, the right amount of sunscreen is 30ml – a full shot glass.
b) One tablespoonful of sunscreen should provide enough cover for the face and neck.
c) Shake the bottle well before using the sunscreen.
d) It takes about 15 minutes for the sunscreen to absorb and start working so apply it before going out into the sun.



e) Reapply sunscreen every two hours if you are swimming or perspiring loads.
f) Do take note of these areas: eyelids, scalp, upper lip, ears and the tops of your feet. They burn most easily. Apply on them first so that you do not miss them out.
g) When the sunscreen feels comfortable on your skin, does not cause irritation or breakouts, suits your skin type and your activities, you are more willing to wear sunscreen daily.
h) Apply sunscreen last, on top of all other skin care so that there is less dilution of active ingredients and skin is better protected.
i) Do not forget to apply sunscreen on your lips. Use a lip balm with SPF under your lip color, or use a lipstick with UV filters.

When you know that you are well-protected, you can enjoy your activities even more!!