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Here comes the sun: SPF vs PA

Protect your skin with the right sunscreen

12 Aug 2024
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Here comes the sun: SPF vs PA

While sunlight has many benefits, unprotected exposure to the sun can harm your health. To protect yourself, include a good sunscreen as part of your skincare routine. While scouring the aisle for the right product, keep these handy points in mind.

Sunscreen: SPF vs PA

Choose the right consistency

Cream-based sunscreen is resistant to water or sweat, making it a good choice for an active lifestyle. Milk lotion feels lighter but needs to be re-applied frequently. Gel-based sunscreen is suitable for sensitive skin due to their satin-like finish1.

While skin cancer is still relatively rare among Asians, this disease ranks among the top 10 most common cancers in Singapore2. Early detection and treatment are vital, so go for annual skin exams and make sure you have adequate insurance coverage in place.

 

Find out more about the Great Eastern Rewards Health – Stay Skin Smart, here and remember to enhance your journey with a health insurance coverage.

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and Protection Grade of UVA (PA) numbers indicate how well a product will protect you against harmful sun rays. SPF measures protection against Ultraviolet B Rays (UVB) (known for causing sunburn and skin cancer), while PA refers to protection against long-wave Ultraviolet A Rays (UVA) that damage skin elasticity and cause premature skin ageing.

Keep in mind that Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels vary in intensity throughout the day. Applying SPF30 will give you double the protection compared to SPF15, but it does not mean you can stay out under the sun twice as long.

Level of protection No sunscreen Low Moderate Medium High
SPF and PA No protection from UVA and UVB rays
SPF 10
PA+
SPF 15
PA++
SPF 30
PA+++
SPF 50
PA++++
Impact Oxidative stress, sunburn, sunspots, and freckles
90% UV rays blocked
93% UV rays blocked
97% UV rays blocked
98% UV rays blocked
   

Source: https://www.nativessentials.com/blogs/clean-beauty-notes/how-to-read-a-sunscreen-label-spf-pa-broad-spectrum-ratings  

To give your skin total protection, be sure to…

  • Reapply your sunscreen every 2-3 hours
  • Look out for “broad spectrum” on the product label (it means the product protects against both UVB and UVA rays)
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