Is Sunscreen Difficult to Absorb into the Skin? Pay Attention to These 6 Things

dream.co.id 19 Jul 2022 10:36

Dream - Although highly recommended, many people are still reluctant to use sunscreen, especially applying it every two hours. Understandably, sunscreen can feel sticky when applied.

Sunscreen can also change the color of the skin to a grayish tone. In addition, sunscreen can clump and leave residue. It seems as if the product is difficult to absorb into the skin.

Clumping or peeling of newly applied sunscreen is called sunscreen pilling. The causes can vary and differ for each individual.

Of course, this can be overcome so that you can still use sunscreen while being active. Here are some tips from Dermatologist, Dian Pratiwi, to prevent sunscreen pilling.

1. Control the Products Used

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Sunscreen pilling can be caused by using too much product with a thick consistency. As a result, the sunscreen is difficult to absorb into the skin and clumps or peels.

Control the use of skincare products and use lighter skincare formulas for a more comfortable and easy application of sunscreen.

2. Pay Attention to the Ingredients in Sunscreen

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The ingredients in sunscreen can also cause pilling or peeling. Try to avoid using sunscreens that contain silicones such as dimethicone, amodimethicone, or cyclomethicone, as well as xanthan gum. Choose sunscreens with a more liquid texture and smaller particles for easy absorption into the skin.

3. Use Products in the Correct Order

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Using products in the wrong order can render skincare, including sunscreen, ineffective. Use products with the most liquid consistency first and gradually move to thicker ones.

Usually, sunscreen has the thickest consistency. Therefore, sunscreen is almost always used last in the skincare routine.

4. Ensure the Product is Fully Absorbed before Applying Other Skincare

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Not waiting for skincare products to fully absorb before applying other products will make your skincare routine ineffective.

Allow the product to fully absorb before applying other skincare products. Usually, skincare products take 50-60 seconds to absorb into the skin and can be layered with other products, including sunscreen.

5. Apply Sunscreen by Patting

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Many people apply sunscreen by spreading it all over the face. Actually, this method is not wrong.

However, if you experience sunscreen pilling, try applying sunscreen by patting it with your fingers. This method will optimize the absorption of the product and prevent residue.

6. Exfoliate the Skin

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Regular exfoliation can prevent the buildup of dead skin cells and clogged pores. This makes skincare application more effective and absorption easier.

You can exfoliate with a scrub or specific skincare products 1-2 times a week for a brighter, nourished face and more effective skincare application.