Do I need to wash my face after applying sunscreen?

Women invest a huge amount in their faces. Every woman wants her skin to be good, fair, tender and smooth. Therefore, makeup touch-up items are always indispensable in women’s handbags. We need to apply sunscreen every day. Many people think that if they apply it once in the morning, they will not be afraid of the sun for the whole day. In fact, this is not the case. Sunscreen needs to be applied. So do you need to wash your face when applying sunscreen?

When reapplying sunscreen, you don’t need to wash your face again. You can use oil-absorbing paper to absorb the facial oil. It is best to spray some moisturizing spray.

, then reapply sunscreen. In addition, do not wash your face more than three times a day, otherwise excessive cleansing of sebum will make the skin drier and more fragile. The order of skin care is cleansing, water, lotion, isolation, and sunscreen. If the isolation cream has a sun protection effect, you can also omit the sunscreen. However, sunscreen products must be a certain thickness when used, otherwise they will not achieve the sun protection factor stated on the product. There is no need to cleanse your skin again before reapplication, just reapply directly. It is best to reapply every four hours.

If you apply other skin care products before applying sunscreen, you don't need to wash them off. If you haven't applied anything before, it is recommended that you wash it and add some water before applying sunscreen. It is recommended not to use sunscreen directly in contact with the skin, just use hydrating skin care products to isolate it slightly.

Sunscreen spray

Gently press oil-absorbing tissue or paper towel on your face to absorb excess oil and sweat. Spray the sunscreen spray 20 to 30 centimeters away from your face, and use your face to catch the falling sunscreen spray. Repeat this two or three times. The reason for using sunscreen spray is that it forms a film quickly and you don’t have to worry about ruining your makeup when applying sunscreen.

Spray-on sunscreen

If you are not wearing makeup, it is recommended that you reapply sunscreen. First, spray your face with a moisturizing spray and gently press for simple cleansing. Then spray it again to moisten the face slightly, and then apply sunscreen on your face by patting. When applying sunscreen to your face, be sure to apply it in small amounts and multiple times, and make sure to apply it evenly. After the sunscreen forms a film, apply foundation.

How often should you apply sunscreen?

You know you need to apply 30g of sunscreen at least every two hours, but you don't know that when you work outdoors, you need to apply it more frequently. Sweating will affect the effectiveness of sunscreen products, so when you go running or take a yoga class for more than an hour, you need to reapply sunscreen. If possible try to choose a waterproof sunscreen as they offer a little more protection from the sun. To be precise, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) stipulates that waterproof sunscreens are not waterproof, they can only be called water-resistant, but you still have to reapply them anyway, especially chemical sunscreens, because their sun protection effect can only last for 15 to 30 minutes. Physical sunscreen can last longer. You don’t need to wash your face after reapplying sunscreen. Generally, you should reapply it every two hours. You should control the frequency.