When it comes to skincare sunscreen is one of the products that is included for every skin type and in every season. Sunscreen forms a protective layer on the skin that saves it from harmful rays of the skin.
Apart from sun protection, sunscreens are also best to treat the signs of aging and to prevent premature aging of the skin. Sunscreen serves multiple benefits to the skin giving its maximum protection from any external damage.
But certain myths are disturbing many people over the usage of sunscreen. Understanding the myths and getting more clarity about sunscreen can help us get more aware of sunscreens and how this skincare product is what everyone needs.
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Myth 1 - No sun no sunscreen
Some people believe that sunscreen is applied when there is sun. As per them when it is cloudy or evening sunscreen is not required as there will be no rays in the atmosphere to affect the skin. While the truth is, during the daytime be it cloudy or evening sun's ultraviolet rays are around in the atmosphere that keeps affecting our skin. Sunscreen forms a protective layer on the skin preventing the UV rays from penetrating the skin.
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Myth 2 - Sunscreen blocks Vitamin D
Vitamin helps the body maintain the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. It keeps the bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.
Many people consider that applying sunscreen prevents the body from getting vitamin D from sunlight. Whereas, as per the dermatologist, 10 to 20 minutes of sun exposure is enough to let the body consume vitamin D. Which our body can take when sunscreen loses its effectiveness.
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Myth 3 - Sunscreen Causes Health Problems
Some people believe that applying sunscreens can cause health problems or it can even cause cancer. However, there is no strong evidence that sunscreen harms human health and plenty of data to show that it helps prevent skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect your skin's health at any age. Applying regularly, sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging.
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Myth 4 - People with dark skin do not need sunscreen
Some people believe that those who have more melanin in their skin do not require sunscreen. People with dark skin who have high melanin production still need sunscreen to protect their skin from sun damage. Melanin production may increase due to excessive sun exposure which eventually leads to damaged skin, patches and wrinkles. Regardless of the skin complexion, always apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.
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Myth 5 - Sunscreen with high SPF no reapplication
SPF, Sun Protection Factor is a measure of how well a sunscreen will protect skin from UVB rays, the radiation that causes sunburn, damages skin, and can contribute to skin damage. An ideal SPF for most skin types is 30. Many people believe that reapplying sunscreen with higher SPF is not required. Whereas sunscreen should be reapplied after every 2 to 3 hours to give complete protection to the skin.
