Can I apply sunscreen on my face?

The skin on the face is relatively delicate, and at the same time, the face is something that all of us take very seriously. We are all very careful about what we put on our faces. Sunscreen, as the name suggests, is used to protect against the sun. When we walk in the sun, we are inevitably affected

When exposed to ultraviolet rays, sunscreen can form a protective film on the skin to reduce damage. So can sunscreen be applied on the face?

Sunscreen refers to cosmetics that contain sunscreen agents that can block or absorb ultraviolet rays to prevent the skin from tanning or sunburn. According to the principle of sun protection, sunscreen can be divided into physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Sunscreen products with different SPF or PA values ​​need to be selected according to the specific target to achieve the purpose of sun protection. Sunscreen works by shielding the skin from UV rays. The main difference between sunscreen lotion and sunscreen lies in their physical properties. Creams generally have a water content of about 60%, and look relatively "thick", like a paste; while emulsions have a water content of more than 70%, and look relatively thin and fluid. Generally speaking, lotions are lighter than creams because they contain a higher water content, but formulators can still use different oily ingredients and thickeners to adjust the "greasiness" of the cream. So, we still need to look at the product itself.

Sunscreen can of course be applied directly to the face. However, when girls apply sunscreen on their faces, they must choose facial sunscreen and apply it directly on the face.

Can I apply facial sunscreen on my body?

Facial sunscreen can be applied on body skin, but it is recommended that girls use body-specific sunscreen because it is not cost-effective to use facial sunscreen on body skin! Of course, if you don’t mind spending money, you can do as you please. At the same time, girls need to be reminded that although facial sunscreen can be applied on body skin, body sunscreen is not recommended for use on the face because facial skin is more fragile and delicate than body skin. If you use body sunscreen on the face, it is likely to cause tingling, redness or hotness on the facial skin and other discomforts.

Can the whole family share one sunscreen? It is best not to share a sunscreen for the whole family, especially when there are children at home, because children's skin has not yet fully matured and is different from adult skin, so children should use special children's sunscreen. At the same time, everyone in the family has different skin types and needs, so sharing a sunscreen is not advisable. It is recommended that everyone choose the sunscreen that suits them best according to their own skin type and needs.

Can adults use children's sunscreen? Children's sunscreen can be used by adults, because children's sunscreen is designed according to children's skin, and will pay more attention to the safety of ingredients, and the sensitization rate will be lower, so adults can use children's sunscreen, especially some ingredients for sensitive skin can directly use children's sunscreen~ At the same time, we also need to remind everyone that adults can use children's sunscreen, but children cannot use adult sunscreen, so as not to cause discomfort to children's skin~