3 ways to protect your skin against SPF

1. UP THE SPF!
Too much sun will leave your skin looking dry and old. So hit the sunblock. We like Hada Labo Air Aqua UV Day Emulsion SPF50/PA+++ in Fresh or Moist. It hydrates and keeps skin safe. If not, opt for a daily moisturiser with at least SPF 15 - one for face and another for body.

2. CONSIDER SPF COSMETICS
Easily available now, cosmetics with SPF (usually a minimum sunscreen level but still better than nothing) are great for basic daily protection for the face. Find it in foundations and powders, especially in Japanese brands like Shu Uemura and RMK, as well as Korean brands like Belif. 

3. TOUCH OF SUN
If you’re already seeing some effects of too much sun - freckles or pigmentation spots around the eyes or cheeks- make an appointment with a dermatologist. Certain vitamin A-based creams-which need to be prescribed- can clear small spots in a few months.

Refer to this article on brightening products for radiant skin.

This article was first published in Her World Brides March-May 2003.