How to Select the Best Sunscreen and How Much to Apply for Effective Sun Protection

Protect your skin daily with the right sunscreen to prevent premature aging, sunburn, and UV damage. Learn how to choose the perfect sunscreen for your skin type and how much to apply for maximum protection.

London-based Facial Aesthetics & Ocuplastic Surgeon, Dr Maryam Zamani explains: “Sunscreen is an essential protection from the harmful UV radiation that contributes to DNA damage. This can manifest itself in the form of skin cancers and photo ageing signs, such as pigmentation, lines and wrinkles. I prefer SPF that have double filters: physical and chemical SPF to ensure a more complete coverage.”

Why Choosing the Right Sunscreen Matters

UV radiation from the sun is one of the leading causes of skin aging and damage. To shield your skin effectively, it’s crucial to select a sunscreen that suits your skin type, lifestyle, and provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.

Swissline offers advanced sunscreens formulated to protect your skin while enhancing your skincare routine:

1. Never-Seen Sunscreen SPF 30: Ideal for oily and combination skin, this lightweight, fast-absorbing formula offers invisible protection without leaving any white cast or oily residue.
   
2. Never-Creased Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++: Perfect for dry and mature skin, this rich, nourishing sunscreen delivers strong UVA/UVB and blue light protection while boosting skin barrier resilience and antioxidant defense.

1. Brightening Bi-Phase Veil SPF 45 PA+++: Combines sun protection with brightening benefits to help even out skin tone while guarding against daily environmental damage.
   

All Swissline sunscreens are reef-safe, vegan, and free from harmful chemical filters such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, making them safe for your skin and the planet.

How Much Sunscreen Should You Apply?

To achieve the full SPF protection stated on the label, apply sunscreen generously:

1. Apply about a teaspoon of sunscreen to your face and neck to ensure full and effective sun protection.
2. Don’t forget commonly missed areas like your ears, neck, décolleté, and even your hands.
3. Reapply every two hours, or immediately after swimming, sweating, or towel drying to maintain protection.

Tips for Applying Sunscreen Correctly

1. Apply sunscreen as the last step in your morning skincare routine — after moisturizer and before makeup. Or, if you prefer a lighter feel, use our sunscreen in place of your moisturizer to make sure you apply enough protection.
2. For enhanced protection, consider a double layer: Just as double cleansing involves washing your face with two different cleansers – an oil-based one, followed by a water-based one, double SPF involves using two times the same sunscreen or, even better, different sunscreens with different formulations.
3. Combine sunscreen use with antioxidant-rich serums (e.g., Vitamin C) to further defend against free radicals and environmental stressors.

Additional Tips for Effective Sun Protection

1. Seek shade during peak sun hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
2. Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses for added defense.
3. Remember, UV damage occurs year-round — even on cloudy days — so make sunscreen application a daily habit.
4. We suggest using Never-Seen SPF 30 or Bi-Phase Veil SPF 45 PA+++ during warmer months. For very dry skin in winter, we recommend a nourishing sunscreen like our Never-Creased SPF 50.

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