Introduction :

We repeat it every day in our concept store and our customers become aware of it every time during their Skin Diag thanks to our UV filter which can detect the harmful effects of melanin subcutaneously. If you want to take care of your skin, protecting your skin with sunscreen is an essential step in any skincare routine, every morning 365 days a year.

In this guide, we'll explain why sun protection is important to integrate into your daily life, the differences between UVA and UVB rays, the types of chemical or mineral sunscreens and how to choose the one that best suits your skin type. How much product should you use? Reapply every two hours? We'll also present our selection of the best performing Korean sunscreens for their innovative and clean formulations as well as their pleasant textures.

Summary

1. Why it's important to protect yourself from the sun all year round
2. The difference between UVA and UVB
3. Sun protection: the best anti-aging action
4. Difference between chemical filters and mineral filters
5. Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Your Skin Type
6. Korean sunscreens: formulations and textures
7. How much to apply?
8. Reapplying sunscreen: sticks as supplements
9. List of the best sunglasses

1. Why protecting yourself from the sun all year round is important

No, it’s not just about summer or sunny days. UV rays can damage your skin all year round, and using sunscreen daily is clearly the best anti-aging thing you can do for your skin.

Honestly, if there was only one thing to do every day, it would be this one! UV rays, which are present all year round, even on cloudy days, can penetrate through windows and cause long-term damage, such as premature aging of the skin and an increased risk of skin cancer. Wrinkles and spots will appear more quickly on people who do not use sunscreen. Protecting your skin daily helps prevent these harmful effects and keeps your skin healthy.

2. The difference between UVA and UVB

• UVA : These rays penetrate deep into the skin and are responsible for premature aging and wrinkles. They can also cause indirect damage to the DNA of skin cells. They are present all day long and they pass through windows!
• UVB : These rays mainly affect the surface of the skin and are the main cause of sunburn and tanning. They also play a key role in the development of skin cancer.

3. Sun protection: the ultimate anti-aging gesture

Sun protection is recognized by the scientific community and dermatologists as the most effective anti-aging gesture. By preventing damage caused by UV rays, it helps preserve the elasticity and youthfulness of the skin, thus delaying the appearance of wrinkles and pigment spots. So of course it will not stop the aging of the skin which is a natural cycle of life 😊 but we can in any case slow down the appearance of these wrinkles without necessarily going through surgery!

My grandmother protected herself from the sun her whole life and you can clearly see that her skin is very little marked compared to people her age who were less careful. Looking 65 when you're actually 79 is pretty cool, right?

4. Difference between chemical filters and mineral filters

You often hear this term chemical filters, mineral filters and you ask yourself but what are they? How to choose? Filters are simply the part that protects your skin from UV rays. There are two types and we will explain the difference between the two:

• Chemical filters : They absorb UV rays and transform them into heat, which is then released by the skin. They are often light and invisible on the skin. They are a little less suitable for sensitive skin because they can cause irritation and some filters can be comedogenic.

There are more than twenty chemical filters. Depending on the formulas, there may be several chemical filters in the same formula in order to increase UV protection.

• Mineral filters : These are generally ideal for sensitive skin. They use ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the two most commonly used mineral filters, to reflect and scatter UV rays. They are often recommended for sensitive skin but are often a bit thicker and can leave a white finish.

5. Choose the right sunscreen for your skin type

• Chemical filters : Ideal for normal and combination to oily skin and for those who prefer a light and invisible texture.

• Mineral filters : Recommended for sensitive, allergic or dry skin due to their high tolerance and ability to provide immediate protection.

6. Korean sunscreens: formulations and textures

Korean sunscreens are known for their innovative formulations and pleasant textures. They combine effective protection and skin care, often enriched with moisturizing and soothing ingredients. They offer broad-spectrum protection while being comfortable to wear every day.

7. Daily application and SPF 50 minimum

For optimal protection, it is recommended to use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF 50. How much cream to apply? Put cream on the entire length of the index and middle fingers. Sun protection indices do not add up to each other, so stop thinking I have SPF 30 in my foundation and if I put SPF 30 in sunscreen I will have SPF 60 because no, that will obviously not be the case.

Apply generously to all exposed areas of skin every morning and reapply every two hours.

Small aside: Do we reapply every two hours if we are at the office or indoors all day? The answer is no 😊

If you spend your day indoors, there is no need to reapply every two hours. This only applies if you spend a lot of time outdoors, chatting with friends at a café terrace or walking around town for several hours.

8. Reapplying sunscreen: sticks as supplements

Sun sticks are very practical for reapplying protection throughout the day. Be careful, they do not replace the initial application of sunscreen but offer a practical complement, especially for sensitive areas such as the face. It is applied over make-up, they are small and take up little space in the bag, finally if you have recent spots from healing pimples you will be able to apply to the area to be sure not to have spots afterwards.

They clearly have it all right 😊

Our selection of clean sun sticks:

-DR. CEURACLE- Pro Balance Comfort Sun Stick

- MAKE P:REM - UV Defense Me. Calming Sun Stick

- DR.G - RED Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick

9. Our selection of the best Korean sunglasses

Here is our selection of the best Korean sunscreens, those that have won our hearts for their clean formula, their light textures and the active care ingredients they contain for beautiful skin protected every day.

1. Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream - Round Lab

• Type: Chemical filter

• Active ingredients: Birch sap, hyaluronic acid

2. Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Cream - Torriden

• Type: Chemical filter

• Active ingredients: Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, panthenol

     3. Hyal Reyouth Moist Sun - Dr. Ceuracle

• Type: Chemical filter

• Active ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide

4. RED blemish soothing up on - Dr.G

• Type : Mineral filter

• Active ingredients : panthenol, niacinamide

5. Daily Go-To Sunscreen – Purito

• Type: Mineral filter

• Active ingredients: Centella asiatica extract, hyaluronic acid

6. UV Defense calming me sunscreen - Make P: REM

• Type: Mineral filter

• Active ingredients: Bamboo water, madecassoide

7. Birch Juice moisturizing mild up Sunscreen - Round Lab

• Type: Mineral filter

• Active ingredients: Birch juice and water lily

In conclusion, choosing a sunscreen that is suitable for your skin type and using it daily is essential to protect your skin from sun damage. With this article, I think you will be an expert on sunscreen and will know how to choose the most suitable filter for your skin. Choose a Korean sunscreen for this summer, with their advanced formulations and pleasant textures, you will not be able to do without them, word of an About Skin Girl!