Sunscreen, simplified
The one skincare step dermatologists agree on, and how much to actually use.
Daily sun protection prevents more visible ageing than any serum, and it lowers the risk of skin cancer. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, which protects against both UVB and UVA rays.
Most people use too little. For the face and neck, the two-finger rule is a useful guide: a line of sunscreen along the length of two fingers.
UVA passes through clouds and window glass, so it's worth applying on grey days and when you work near a window. Outdoors, reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating.
Try this
- Make sunscreen the last step of your morning routine.
- Use two finger-lengths for face and neck.
- Keep a second bottle in your bag for reapplying.
General information, not personal medical advice. If something worries you, talk to your doctor. In an emergency in Bulgaria or the EU, call 112.