It is surprising to know for all of us that even the make-up we women apply on our skin can also safeguard our skin from the sun’s dangerous effects such as liver spots. Yes, that is truly correct! Thanks to the power of technology, make-up improvements now present a new generation that function in two areas, namely, aesthetics and skin care. The make-up that are found in stores and that you might have currently bought are now sun protection factor (SPF) – equipped. But to pick the right make-up, you have to consider a few healthy reminders.

The first step in choosing the best SPF-equipped make-up for you is to find out your skin type. You can start by inquiring from skin doctors or even those selling these make-up in various cosmetics stores. Even though the make-up has a good level of SPF, if it does not necessarily match your skin type, then it will not function to its best standards. Make sure that your make-up set encompasses the following SPF-equipped make-up: base foundation, blush, lipsticks or lip tints, eye make-up and most importantly, moisturizer.

If you already know the type of skin that you have, then pick the base foundation recommended for your skin type. Your knowledge in skin types will give you the advantage to pick the best make-up for dry skin and oily skin, among other skin types. However, before going to your make-up routine, start by applying your face moisturizer first - also containing added sunscreen. You apply SPF moisturizer for two reasons, namely, skin protection and as a primer or base for make-up. For better outcome, use a sunscreen that contains the terms titanium oxide and zinc ozide on the printed label. you can never go wrong with these two chemicals because they work together in making your  skin better protected from the sun’s rays. The lips, which are very sensitive, must also be protected. Just like the rest of the make-up paraphernalia, lipsticks or lip tints are now also incorporated with a sun protection factor.

Due to the increasing number of SPF-equipped make-up, it is actually very difficult to find out which of the many brands is the best or which of them will be suitable for you. Aside from you own homework, it will help a lot if you get recommendations from skin experts – recommendations about which brands are cost-effective but still have a high level of SPF and have both titanium and zinc oxides. Other trusted sources of information are your close relatives, friends or other acquaintances who have already seen the results themselves. You should not readily believe the commercials on television because you really have to try it first before you can believe the testimonials.

And do not forget to be very vigilant when it comes to any brand’s price. Again, I want to emphasize the application of sunscreen to prevent age spots & pigmentation production.

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