📋 In This Article

  1. Mistake 1: Not Using Enough
  2. Mistake 2: Relying on Makeup
  3. Mistake 3: Forgetting to Reapply
  4. Mistake 4: Skipping Cloudy Days
  5. Mistake 5: Neglecting the Neck

You bought the expensive SPF, you applied it in the morning... but you still got sun damage. Why? Because how you use sunscreen is just as important as what you use.

Mistake 1: Not Using Enough

Most people apply 25-50% of the recommended amount. You need roughly 1/4 teaspoon for your face alone, and another 1/4 teaspoon for your neck.

The Fix: Use the "two finger rule." Squeeze lines of sunscreen down your index and middle fingers. That's the right amount for your face and neck.

Mistake 2: Relying on Makeup

Does your foundation have SPF 20? Cute. But unless you are slathering on a thick mask of foundation, you aren't getting that protection.

The Fix: Apply a dedicated sunscreen before your makeup.

Mistake 3: Forgetting to Reapply

Sunscreen degrades after 2 hours of exposure. If you apply at 8 AM and go for a walk at 1 PM, you are unprotected.

The Fix: Use a powder sunscreen or SPF setting spray for touch-ups over makeup.

Mistake 4: Skipping Cloudy Days

Up to 80% of UV rays penetrate clouds. If you can see your hand in front of your face without a flashlight, there is enough UV to damage your skin.

Mistake 5: Neglecting the Neck

The neck and chest (décolletage) often show signs of aging before the face because they have thinner skin and are frequently forgotten.

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NxtLifestyle Beauty Team