If you’d like to know more about sunscreens and how to properly use them, here are some secrets about SPF that Koreans would want you to know.
Korean beauty or K-Beauty has been taking the world by a storm. We are now accustomed to watching our favorite K-dramas and K-pop idols with those much-needed subtitles, as long as we get to feed our need for everything Korean.
Needless to say, even our beauty routines have been affected by the Korean trend. Their “glass skin” trend seemed to be beautiful not to try, plus, their amazing skin care products and makeup are all the rage these days!
There definitely is a huge market for Korean beauty here in the Philippines, and one of the most coveted products is, of course, sunscreen. Most Filipinos are obsessed with whitening their skin; thus, the first step is to always protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
Today, we will talk about a few important pointers that Korean beauty enthusiasts would like us to know about sunscreen.
Be wary of the SPF content
If you want to be fully protected from the sun, then get a sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 30 or higher. Anything below that would not help your skin be protected from the sun at all, so always be wary of this requirement.
The sun can make your skin become red and even damaged over time, so make sure to always apply sunscreen before going out. You should also reapply it every two hours, especially if you are always outside and exposed in the sun.
There’s no such thing as waterproof sunscreen
Do not easily believe the claims, as there is no such thing as waterproof sunscreen. Sure, there are water-resistant ones, which means that you still should reapply it every two hours or so, or right after getting out of the water.
Apply sunscreen after your skincare routine
The right way to put your sunscreen is by using it as the last step of your skincare routine. Wash your face, apply your skincare products (toner, serums and moisturizer), and lastly, put on your sunscreen. You should apply it under your makeup to keep your skin protected from the harmful rays of the sun, as well as not to disrupt the makeup on your face.
Reapply once you get wet or sweat too much
As I mentioned, no sunscreen is water or sweatproof. If you get wet or sweat too much, chances are your sunscreen will melt away with the water or your sweat. Make sure to reapply after you get out of the water and if you feel like you have sweat it out way too much. Korean beauty enthusiasts recommend reapplying your sunscreen every one or two hours to maximize its benefits.
Remember that when it comes to skincare, you always reap what you sow. You will thank your younger self once you get older, as the effects of being overexposed to the sun can be seen years after and once you get older. It is never too late to take care of your skin and use caution when it comes to it.