Sunscreen cream has different SPF? which number is good for dry skin?
By achinthya
@achinthya (1216)
India
2 responses
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
4 Mar 09
The SPF doesn't correspond to the moisture it will give your skin. It actually is the number as to how much exposure from the sun it could protect. The higher the SPF the higher tolerance to sun exposure.
For dry skin, any moisturizer or lotion would do.
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@achinthya (1216)
• India
4 Mar 09
Thanks, actually I was not fully aware of SPF for what does it stand for, you have cleared my doubts....have a great day
@HelloMickey (1655)
• Hong Kong
6 Mar 09
Yes, I agree with laydee. SPF doesn't relate to its moisturizing ingredients.
If you expose so much time under sunray, you better use a high SPF value cream which is for dry skin. Or else, you can choose a normal SPF value like SPF20 -SPF25, and you need to apply it very few hours. It's better to re-apply than to apply a higher value just one time a day.
@danzekiel (54)
• Philippines
1 Mar 10
i agree with laydee and hellomickey. but if you would like to know the exact strength of sunscreen you need, you can consult a dermatologist or a skin analyst to determine your skin's melanin content. the higher the melanin content you have, the lesser strength you need.
