Soft, youthful looking skin is the best base for makeup.If you spend a lot of time in the sun, your skin is at risk for damage.Aging, wrinkling, sun spots, and even skin cancer can be caused by too much sun exposure.Adding some sunscreen to your makeup routine is the good news.It is important to protect your skin, and you can do it while still looking great!
Step 1: A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 is recommended.
SPF is a measure of the effectiveness of sunscreens.An SPF of 15-30 is sufficient for daily usage.If you know you will be spending time outdoors in the bright sunshine, increase your protection to an SPF of 30-50.Even if you don't get a sunburn or are not in direct sunlight, you are still getting radiation from the sun.Don't wait until you have a sunburn to apply sunscreen.SPFs of up to 100 are available on the market.SPFs over 50 offer minimal benefits.
Step 2: It's important to apply evenly to your face.
Don't forget your neck and ears!If you don't feel fully covered, use a generous amount and apply more.Don't skimp on this product, it's the most important product you'll use on your face.You should use a mirror to make sure you don't miss anything.Try different types of sunscreens at your local drug store or beauty supply store.While some may feel heavy and thick on your skin, there are also lightweight products on the market that are perfect for makeup wearers.To areas that will get direct sun exposure, apply sunscreen all over your body.Your skin needs protection from the sun.
Step 3: Wait until the sunscreen is fully absorbed into your skin.
It may feel like more product than you are used to, but don't give up!If you rub the sunscreen on your skin, it will irritate it.It will make sure that your sunscreen is applied evenly.You should give your sunscreen three to five minutes to fully absorb it.You can use a tinted SPF if you layer it on top of a normal sunscreen.Sun protection isn't as effective as products geared toward it.Use a tinted SPF product for extra protection.If you have oily skin, you might want to invest in a primer with SPF under a tinted moisturizers or liquid foundation that has SPF.This will give you more protection than using straight sunscreen.
Step 4: Put your makeup on.
If you want a liquid or cream foundation, trade in your powder foundation.It will blend with the texture of the sunscreen to prevent you from getting a cakey appearance.If you want a sun-kissed look without the sun damage, you can use liquid bronzing and blush.As usual, apply your eye makeup.Make the sacrifice if you have to find new makeup products that work better with your sunscreen.As you age, you will be rewarded with taut, young-looking, and cancer-free skin.It's not a good idea to mix your makeup and sunscreen.It may save you some time, but there is always a risk that two products won't react well to each other.You can reduce the amount of sunscreen you use.
Step 5: When you re- apply sunscreen, put it over your makeup.
To get the most out of your sunscreen, you need to apply it straight to your bare skin.It's not practical to take your makeup off every 2 hours.Set sprays with SPF, SPF powders, or even spray-on sunscreen to go over your makeup when it's time to reapply.This can be time consuming and inconvenient, but it is the only way your sunscreen will be effective.If you don't apply your sunscreen properly now, you'll end up with sun spots later.
Step 6: Over makeup, apply a physical sunblock.
Chemicals in the formula of most sunscreens prevent the sun from hitting the skin by absorbing the rays.Physical sunblock creates a physical barrier between the skin and the sun.The makeup won't allow your skin to absorb sunscreen.Physical sunscreen can be applied over your makeup to block the sun's rays.You can apply physical sunblocks in powders, creams, and sprays.
Step 7: You can use a spray sunscreen.
It's best to use a spray sunblock because your makeup is already applied.Close your eyes and hold your breath when applying it.You can apply it by spraying it back and forth over your face.You should spray more than you think you need because spray sunscreen doesn't cover as much.Don't touch your face while the spray is drying.You risk damaging the sun protection if you touch it.Another spray option is a makeup setting spray.Like the spray sunscreen, this shouldn't be used as your only form of sun protection, but it's great for touch-ups and to help keep your makeup in place throughout the day.Makeup setting sprays with SPF protect your skin from the sun, but they can mattify and nourish it at the same time.
Step 8: Consider powder sunscreen.
You can apply this on top of your makeup.You will need to touch your skin directly, which may or may not mess up your makeup.You can block the sun from reaching your skin by dusting the powder on your face.The powder can be applied to the hair to make sure there are no gaps.You can use tinted SPF powders throughout the day to add protection to your skin.
Step 9: Reapply often.
Physical sunscreen rubs off more quickly than chemical sunscreen.Your face needs to be completely covered to protect it from the sun.Mists and sprays should be reapplied every single hour.