Whereas powders are a fantastic choice for touching up your SPF, the entire dermatologists we spoke with advocate utilizing a lotion or cream sunscreen components as your major supply of solar safety. “Powders are useful for people who find themselves forgetful of their reapplication of sunscreen, however they arrive off the pores and skin extra simply in order that they’re not various to liquid sunscreen,” Naana Boakye, MD, MPH, a board-certified dermatologist in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, tells SELF. One other draw back to powder is that it’s onerous to know in case you’re making use of an sufficient quantity of sunscreen (ideally a nickel-sized dollop when utilizing a cream or liquid).
While you’re able to reapply with an SPF powder, Kara Lara, affiliate director of worldwide advertising for Colorescience, says to maintain the following tips in thoughts: “Earlier than every use, faucet the comb with the cap aspect down a number of instances, then flick the bristles along with your finger to see if the powder is flowing,” she tells SELF. Use small round motions to comb the comb round your face straight on prime of that earlier layer of sunscreen or your make-up.
And Dr. Garshick recommends checking the directions in your product’s packaging, noting that some manufacturers advocate generously dusting the powder in your face for at the very least 60 seconds to get sufficient safety, whereas others recommend at the very least two passes over the pores and skin. And don’t overlook about your ears and neck!