4 Forgotten Areas When Applying Sunscreen

SadaNews - Applying sunscreen every two hours on the face is essential when exposed to direct golden rays.

The risks of direct sun exposure without protection vary from skin dryness, premature lines and wrinkles, the incidence of pigmentation, and even skin cancer.

Therefore, dermatologists recommend reapplying sunscreen every two hours when spending time at the beach or exercising. They also emphasize the need to apply it in sufficient quantities, namely 2 milligrams per square centimeter of skin. It is also crucial to ensure full coverage of the face with a focus on areas of the face and head that are often forgotten.

What are these areas?

- Hairline

This area includes the forehead and the back of the neck. Applying sunscreen here is essential, especially in cases of short hair or when adopting updos. This area of the face is very delicate due to the difficulty in detecting cancerous growths when they occur.

- Ears

Dermatologists emphasize the importance of applying sunscreen to the front and back of the ears. They point out that the skin inside the ear can develop cancer if protection is neglected.

- Around the eyes

It is essential to apply sunscreen around the eyes, as this sensitive area of the face requires gentle application of protection on the upper and lower eyelids, as well as the inner corner of the eye.

Women with sensitive skin may experience a tingling sensation or redness when applying sunscreen around the eyes. In such cases, it is advisable to apply a small amount of loose powder to this area of the face before applying sunscreen to create a barrier to protect the skin around the eyes.

- Above the lips

The area above the lips is often forgotten when applying sunscreen. It is a high-risk area concerning skin cancer, which may initially appear similar to herpes but is actually a malignant tumor.

- Essential Tips

Some tips are essential to maintain the stability of sunscreen on the skin and achieve the desired protection.

Experts recommend ensuring sunscreen stability on the skin after 5 minutes of applying day cream. This allows the skin enough time to absorb the cream properly and ensures the stability of the sun protection product.

It is also essential to avoid using an overly greasy moisturizer before applying sunscreen, opting instead for a lightweight gel-based day cream that is quickly absorbed by the skin.

Additionally, applying makeup directly onto the skin after sunscreen application may reduce its effectiveness or interfere with its ingredients, nullifying its effects. Thus, one should wait a few minutes before moving from applying protection to applying makeup.