When to Apply Sunscreen SPF in Your Skincare Routine

At Nakin we produce award-winning anti-ageing skincare, and one of the keys to good skin is protecting it effectively from the sun. Most people know that it is important to apply sunscreen every day before going outside, to protect their skin from the harmful effects of the sun. However, many people are unsure of when to apply sunscreen in their skincare routine.

At Nakin we do not have SPF in our natural face products as they are all about anti-ageing, and having SPF in the formula will take away from this. Instead, we prefer to have as much skin boosting ingredients as possible. We also suggest only applying SPF when actually needed. SPF comes at the end of our routine, on top of your moisturiser, and then needs to be reapplied during the day as required. We tend to put our moisturiser on in the morning and evening, and do not always need SPF at these times. If for example you apply your moisturiser at 7am in the morning, but do not actually leave the house until 9am, then we would recommend applying the SPF before you leave the house, for maximum effectiveness of both your moisturiser, and the SPF product.

Find our more about SPF and where it falls into your skincare routine, with our quick guide to help you determine how to do it for optimal protection.

When to Apply Sunscreen SPF in Your Skincare Routine

Sunscreen with SPF should be a staple in your daily skincare routine to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. It is best applied as the final step in your morning skincare regimen, after moisturisers and before any makeup, but only if actually going out soon after application. Ensure you use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for adequate protection. Reapplication throughout the day, especially after sweating or swimming, is crucial to maintaining its effectiveness. By incorporating sunscreen daily, you can reduce the risk of sunburn, premature ageing, and long-term skin damage.

If you use a moisturiser or serum in your skin routine, then apply your sunscreen after you have applied these products, or when going outside if required. This will ensure that your skin can get the best from the actives in the face cream and that skin is properly hydrated, the sunscreen will then create a layer of protection for skin over the top. If you use an eye cream, then apply your sunscreen after you have applied your eye cream. This will also allow the eye cream ingredients to better work their magic on skin. Applying your moisturiser before you apply your sunscreen will also help to create a barrier between your skin and the sunscreen, which can contain synthetic chemicals that can have negative effects for your skin.

If you use a foundation then it is generally best to apply your sunscreen before foundation, so still after a moisturiser, but before makeup. However, with this advice consider that sunscreen needs to be reapplied regularly when still exposed to the sun. It is best to reapply sunscreen every two hours, and this is because it can be sweated off or dried off by the sun, and generally looses its effectiveness over time. So, you might also need to touch up your foundation at the same time, depending on the coverage that is still there.

We hope that you found our feature helpful explaining when to apply sunscreen SPF in your skincare routine. The other thing that is important is to always make sure that you apply it to skin. Now that you know when to apply sunscreen in your skincare routine, make sure to always use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, to effectively protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. SPF 50 will offer the best protection and we recommend using this on the face, neck and chest during hot weather. The sunscreen that you use should always be a five-star rated broad spectrum product, to make sure you are protected against both UVA and UVB rays. We also recommend using a mineral sunscreen to keep the protection as natural as possible for skin. Once you have the right sunscreen then it is important to apply it correctly, so follow the product directions as each one can be different.

To find out more about Nakin and our natural anti-ageing skincare then visit the links below.

• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing cleansers.
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing face treatments.
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing moisturisers.
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing eye cream.
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing lip care.
• See our full range of natural anti-ageing products, with everything needed in an effective face care routine.

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