For those who absolutely love fair skin! How to choose the right sunscreen to protect your skin.

Have you ever looked at the sunscreens lined up in stores and wondered, "Why are there so many different kinds?"
The type of sunscreen you choose will naturally differ depending on whether you're going to be exposed to strong sunlight for a long time or not.
Let's look at some tips for choosing the right sunscreen for different occasions, using your daily activity patterns as examples.
Choose the right sunscreen to protect your skin and ensure its health for the next 10 years.

Daily life UV irradiation amount: Weak Irradiation time: 1 hour

Even if the amount of time spent in direct sunlight is short, don't let your guard down.
In particular, ultraviolet A rays (UVA), which are said to be largely involved in "photoaging," are known to penetrate window glass and reach deep into the skin.
Choose a sunscreen that effectively protects against UVA rays, is suitable for daily use, and is comfortable to wear.

example
Spend time in a brightly lit room
Hanging laundry on the balcony, etc.

Daily outing UV exposure: Normal; Exposure time: 1-3 hours

If you're going to be spending a lot of time in the sun, it's important to choose a sunscreen that effectively blocks both ultraviolet B rays (UVB) and ultraviolet A rays (UVA).
Make sure to protect not only your face but also your neck and body from ultraviolet rays.

example
Spend time in a brightly lit room
Hanging laundry on the balcony, etc.

Outdoor activity UV exposure: High Exposure time: 3 hours or more

If you will be spending long periods of time outdoors in strong sunlight, please use sunscreen with a high SPF and PA value.
Especially during hot weather, sunscreen can wash off with sweat, so reapply it every 2-3 hours.
For use in the sea or while swimming, a highly water-resistant type is recommended.

example
Sports and hiking
Swimming in the sea or a swimming pool, etc.

When choosing sunscreen, it's important to prioritize not only its ability to block conventional ultraviolet B rays (UVB) (indicated by SPF), but also its ability to block ultraviolet A rays (UVA) (indicated by PA).
In particular, since PA values are only displayed in four ways—"+", "++", "+++", and "++++"—during seasons with strong sunlight, you should choose a product with a higher UVB protection effect even within the same "++++" category.

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