How much sunscreen is enough? How often should I reapply?

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Video content is professionally consulted by Dr. Pham Duc Tho - Vinmec - View Aesthetic Center, Vinmec Times City International Hospital

For those who use sunscreen, it is recommended to use all seasons of the year to achieve the best effect. Not only women but even men should apply sunscreen to protect their skin. Currently, there are also sunscreen products for children.

However, to be safest, parents should learn carefully before using sunscreen on children.
On the issue of "how to apply sunscreen properly?", Dr. Pham Duc Tho - Vinmec - View Aesthetic Center, Vinmec Times City International Hospital shared: First of all, it is necessary to Choose the right amount of cream for the area of ​​​​the skin that needs to be protected, for the face, it is estimated that sunscreen is about the size of a coin. Then use your fingers to dab the cream evenly on points on the face. Remember not to rub the sunscreen around because it will clog pores. The most effective way to apply sunscreen is to pat and lightly spread sunscreen on your face with your hands.
Not only the face, open skin, but also the skin that has been protected by clothing needs sunscreen. Depending on the SPF and pa numbers of the sunscreen, it will provide different protection. Therefore, when choosing to use sunscreen, people need to carefully study these indicators.
It is recommended to use at least 2 times a day for sunscreen with SPF 30 and PA+++. For those with a lot of sun exposure, more sunscreen can be used along with other methods of protection. The way to apply sunscreen effectively for the second time is to redo all skin care steps as before. However, if you do not have much time, you should also wash your face thoroughly before applying sunscreen.

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