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Video content is professionally consulted by Doctor Nguyen Thi Thu Trang - Dermatology Specialist - Vinmec Central Park General Hospital.
Sunscreen helps protect the skin against external agents. “Which type of sunscreen to choose? Is the product suitable for my skin? These are the questions answered by Doctor Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Specialist in Dermatology - Aesthetics, Vinmec Central Park General Hospital.
In the sun has UV rays, this is the cause of skin problems. In particular, UVA rays penetrate through the epidermis, destroying skin structures from within, causing skin aging and skin cancer if in the long run. UVB effects on the skin surface can cause burning, tanning, melasma, freckles ...
Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the indicators in sunscreen such as: SPF (the ability to resist UVB rays) and PA (a measure of UVA filtering). Normally, on the packaging of sunscreen products, the symbol of PA can be shown as follows:
PA+ : The ability to block UVA rays is at 40-50%; PA++: UVA protection at 60-70%; PA+++: Up to 90% UVA protection; PA++++: Very good UVA protection, over 95%. Sunscreen should be used every 3 hours or every 2 hours if the sun is strong. It is important to note that choosing and using a sunscreen that is suitable for your skin according to the respective SPF and PA is the most important thing.
Vinmec recommends that users choose a sunscreen with SPF 30 or SPF 50 and PA ++ that is most suitable for Vietnamese skin. Specifically, how to choose a sunscreen suitable for skin types as follows:
Dry skin: Choose a sunscreen with good moisturizing properties; Oily, combination skin: Choose a cream with the words "No serum", "Oil Free"; Normal skin: You can choose any type of sunscreen. Note when using sunscreen before makeup, after skin care steps. After applying sunscreen, use your hands to gently pat the sunscreen to absorb into the skin and bring more effectiveness.
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