But what about the hands?
Its definitely a good choice to at least have one hand cream in your arsenal with SPF.
Personally with the constant LA sunshine, my hands would definitely say yes!
From a formulation standpoint, hand cream formulas are thicker lotions that can definitely include SPF filters.
How much SPF is enough for hands?
For the amount you should apply: About a dime-size dollop for each hand.
cosmetic chemist
In addition to that, this cream contains hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to hydrate and moisturize the skin.
An even better option than lotions is opting for SPF gloves and arm protection sleeves.
Youre roughly looking at a dime size amount for each hand, says Fu.
Also just like any sunscreen, dont forget to reapply every two hours!
Whats the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen?
Lets look into it!
The UV rays dissipate once dissolved into the cream.
How can you tell them apart?
Look to the ingredients list.
cosmetic chemist
Mineral sunscreen consists of inorganic compounds like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, says Dr. Libby.
Chemical sunscreen consists of organic compounds like avobenzone, oxybenzone, or octinoxate.
Chemical filters are typically liquid, oil-based substances, which can provide more elegant textures.
However, this category has been facing a lot of scrutiny and fear-mongering regarding safety and environmental impact.
These concerns are usually taken out of context and not substantiated.
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