The Importance of SPF in your Skin Care Routine

What is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your skin? The answer is simply wearing sunscreen! Sunscreen is something that is overlooked quite often but it’s important in so many ways. Luckily for some, many AM moisturizers and foundations have sunscreen directly in the product but not all do. Sunscreen has numerous benefits such as: Helps lower the risk of skin cancer, prevents premature aging, prevents painful sunburns and helps with dry and irritated skin. It’s important to apply sunscreen early enough so that the skin can absorb it before going out into the sun. We recommend applying 30 minutes before exposure. If you’re going to be in the sun for long periods of time, make sure to reapply when needed.

It’s easy to forego the sunscreen or just forget to put it on but there are some serious consequences that can occur if it becomes a habit. First, your risk of skin cancer greatly increases; skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. Also, 85% of aging comes from sun damage…that’s a lot! Just by using sunscreen, you can help slow the effects of aging such as lines/wrinkles, sagging skin, discoloration of the skin and sunspots.

It’s recommended to use an SPF of at least 15 but if you spend a lot of time outdoors, we wouldn’t suggest using anything less than SPF 30. When picking out a sunscreen, make sure you choose one that says “broad-spectrum” on the bottle. This means that it protects against UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are the rays that cause premature aging and UVB rays are the rays that primarily cause sunburns. Also, be sure to check all the ingredients on your bottle to make sure they are safe! There’s been lots of speculation recently with some of the sunscreen brands on the market. Find out more about that HERE.

Gunilla of Sweden® does not currently have any products containing SPF; however, our customer service representatives are happy to recommend some of our favorites brands by phone or email.

If you have been a sun-goddess in the past, be sure to check out all of our GUNILLA™ products, such as our GUNILLA™ Cell Rejuvenator and our GUNILLA® Glycolic Night Cream, on our website HERE! These products will help fade fine lines and hyperpigmentation (dark spots) while adding botanical nutrients into the skin. In addition, our aloe-based LEROSETT® Moisture Matte Oil-Free Moisturizer is beneficial for anyone who has spent a little bit too much time in the sun and is suffering from sunburn. Naturally, aloe is a soothing botanical that helps to heal burned, irritated skin.

We hope that with this knowledge, applying SPF will become a daily routine in your life. You can prevent signs of aging and protect the skin just by implementing this simple step into your routine. This will keep your skin staying fresh and beautiful!