What to use for protection from Sun

Modern products range from maximum protection sun blocks that are what they say: they block out all the rays and prevent any change of color to lotions, creams, gels and oils with a Sun Protective Factor (SPF) on them. To find out how long you can safely stay in the sun, you multiply the length of time it takes for your skin to burn by the SPF, e.g. if you can sunbathe five minutes before burning and you use a cream with SPF 4, you can stay in the sun safely for up to 20 minutes.

If you prefer the shine of an oil to the matt absorption of a lotion or cream, be sure you choose one with a high protective ingredient; otherwise an oil is just a lubricant and provides little or no protection and will fry your precious skin. It is also wise to use a higher protective product on your face and vulnerable spots than you choose for the rest of your body. If you like to wear make up, look for the products foundations, lipsticks that contain a sunscreen, and waterproof eye make up and mascaras. The minimum looks prettiest in the sun and on a tan during the day (usually mascara and lip gloss is enough) and products with shine (frosted eye shadows, lipsticks and blushers) look well in the evening.