- Moisturizing cream with sun protection. How and when to protect yourself from the sun?
- What is SPF and what does it indicate? Levels of protection.
- Can I combine facial cream with sunscreen with SPF?
- What to do in autumn to restore skin damaged by the sun?
- How to care for your skin from other external aggressions
The sun is our best friend for preventing vitamin D deficiency, but it is also the main factor in skin aging. Exposure to the sun without sunscreen is responsible for the appearance of wrinkles, spots, and skin diseases such as skin cancer. If you want to avoid premature signs of aging, you should include a moisturizing cream with sun protection in your daily routine all year round. Want to know why?
Moisturizing cream with sun protection. How and when to protect yourself from the sun?
You need the sun to prevent vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. Experts recommend 20 to 30 minutes a day to meet daily needs. The rest of the exposure to ultraviolet rays (UVB and UVA) is harmful. We are all aware of the need to protect ourselves from these ultraviolet rays when we go to the beach or pool in summer, but what happens in winter or during the rest of the day when we are not “sunbathing”?
The sun affects any exposed area of your body even when you are walking down the street. Experts agree that we should protect ourselves even in winter. Clothing protects the skin on the body, but what about your face? Cold, wind, temperature changes, and pollution are also very aggressive factors for the skin on your face. And you must protect it.
Including a facial moisturizing cream with an SPF suitable for the sun’s intensity and your skin type in your daily routine is the best guarantee to avoid the appearance of aging signs on your face.
What is SPF and what does it indicate? Levels of protection.
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is the level of protection that sunscreen provides against UV rays. The number indicates the degree of protection it offers, although the difference between them is not as big as we might think.
According to the American Cancer Society, no sunscreen with SPF offers total protection. Therefore, let’s see what level of protection each SPF offers.
- Sunscreens with SPF 100. They filter approximately 99% of UV rays.
- Sunscreens with SPF 50. They protect against 98% of the sun’s harmful rays.
- Sunscreens with SPF 30. They block 97% of UVB rays.
- Sunscreens with SPF 15. They filter only 93%. The American Cancer Society warns that this factor only protects against sunburn but not against cancer and aging.
Also, keep in mind that if you swim or sweat while exercising, you should reapply the cream. Creams that claim to be waterproof must indicate how many minutes they last, which can be between 40 and 80 minutes when swimming or sweating. And remember that if you dry yourself with a towel, you will have removed all the cream! So don’t forget to reapply it each time.
Can I combine facial cream with sunscreen with SPF?
Not only can you, but you should. Moisturizing creams with sun protection should be part of your daily routine at any time of the year. Toskani’s Sun Protection Cream and Sun Protection Cream Pro are moisturizing creams with SPF 50 designed for all skin types (normal, dry, and combination).
Sun Protection Cream Pro also includes retinol, one of the most potent forms of vitamin A against aging. Retinol stimulates natural collagen production and accelerates cell renewal, fighting dark spots and wrinkles.
What to do in autumn to restore skin damaged by the sun?
If you notice your skin has lost radiance after summer, October and November are the best months to treat yourself to a professional treatment. Remember that after in-clinic treatments, it is essential to continue at home with a line of cosmetics that help prevent dehydration, sagging, and the appearance of spots.
Toskani’s Radiance cosmetic line is designed to help you prevent facial aging and prolong the beneficial effects of in-clinic treatments.
Start your routine with Toskani Radiance ampoules or Toskani Radiance Mesoserum serum, whichever you prefer. Once absorbed, apply Radiance Daily Cream or Sun Protection Cream Pro with protection factors against UV rays. And don’t forget to protect the eye contour with Radiance Eye Contour!
How to care for your skin from other external aggressions
As we said at the beginning, the skin on your face is attacked by factors other than the sun. Environmental pollution and the blue light from screens also harm our complexion without us realizing it.
They are also responsible for the premature appearance of aging signs. They dry out the skin, destroy collagen in the dermis—a similar effect to UVA rays—and can cause oxidative stress in skin cells.
What can you do? Besides using a good moisturizing cream with sun protection and antioxidants. Toskani’s Anti-Pollution Ampoules are an intensive daily treatment with vitamins A, B3, C, and E, known for their antioxidant effects.
Remember that the best way to avoid signs of aging on your face is protection. Besides the moisturizing cream with sun protection, cover yourself with a wide-brimmed hat in summer, seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are strongest, and avoid tanning beds and sun lamps.
The skin on your face faces daily aggressions. Prevent the premature appearance of spots and wrinkles with a moisturizing cream with sun protection.