Exposed: The Reason Why You Sweat After Applying Sunscreen
The sun’s rays can damage your skin considerably. Premature aging, skin cancer, and cataracts are some effects of prolonged sun exposure. That’s why it has become important to protect your skin when spending time outdoors. Surely, the skin experts will suggest applying sunscreen to shield your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. However, sunscreens are heavy and sticky, which can make you all sweaty. Fortunately, the new range of sunscreens does away with such issues. Neither do they leave any white cast nor do they weigh your skin down. Moreover, they are easily absorbed by the skin, making you feel revitalized.
Now, we will study all about sunscreens, but first, let’s learn about the various reasons for sweating after sunscreen application.
Why Does Sun Cream Cause Sweating?
Well, this answer involves a logical twist. No matter whether you are wearing sunscreen or not, the heat causes sweating. In cases where the sweat evaporates quickly, you do not feel so sweaty. If that does not happen, you simply feel you are sweating more.
If you do not apply sunscreen, the roughness of your skin leads to faster evaporation of the sweat in the form of small droplets. On the other hand, if you wear sun cream, the smoothness of your skin causes the droplets to converge to form bigger droplets, which take longer to evaporate as compared to small droplets. The sweat then runs down your face, making you feel all sticky.
You can apply the same logic to understand why you sweat more in coastal areas than in other parts of the country. Remember, coastal areas have high humidity levels whereby sweat evaporates slowly whereas the interiors of the country have low humidity levels whereby sweat evaporates faster.
You can find answers to your other questions about sunscreen application below.
Why Use Cleanser Before Applying Sunscreen?
The skin specialists recommend cleansing your face before applying sunscreen. Try Kosmoderma’s Soap-free Daily Gentle Skin Cleanser, a pH-balanced cleanser that is mild on the skin and does not clog your pores with residue, to wash your face first. Go on to rub some moisturizer on your skin, after which you can apply Kosmoderma’s Photo Protect Sunscreen Gel SPA 40 before sun exposure. More so, you might want to incorporate an alcohol-free toner into your skincare ritual to improve your skin’s health.
How to Pick the Right Sunscreen?
With a plethora of options in sunscreens, it’s natural to get overwhelmed when you have to make your choice. Nonetheless, always choose a sunscreen that matches your skin type.
Make your sunscreen choice based on the following factors:
Ø Type: When it comes to sunscreens, your choices are among sprays, lotions, mattes, sticks, and gel-based ones.
Ø SPF: If you are working from home or staying indoors for most part of the day, the SPF 30 sunscreen varieties can protect your skin. Nevertheless, make sure to use sunscreens with SPF 50 or more when you subject your skin to the sun for prolonged periods.
Ø Skin Type: For people with dry skin, thicker sunscreens are most suitable. In contrast, oil-free and lightweight sunscreens are more beneficial for people with normal, sensitive or combination skin.
What is the Right Amount of Sunscreen?
If your skin feels greasy or sweaty after sunscreen application, there are chances that you are using more sunscreen than needed. The dermatologists at Kosmoderma advise applying only two fingers’ worth of sunscreen to your face and neck. If you feel greasy, try putting a lesser amount of sunscreen to check if your skin feels less sticky then.
Ensure to massage the sunscreen onto your skin until the skin absorbs it, too, Moreover, you must wait for at least 15 minutes after you apply sunscreen before going outdoors. By doing so, you give your skin enough time to absorb the sun cream.
There are a range of home remedies to treat sun-damaged skin, as seen herein:
For this remedy, you should first take a few pieces of papaya and mash them. You then have to apply the mashed papaya on your face. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.
You will need Fuller’s Earth or Multani Mitti for this remedy. Start by mixing Multani Mitti with sufficient rose water to make a thick paste. Go on to rub this paste over your face and neck. Keep for 15 minutes and then wash off with cool water.
When you rub a chilled cucumber over your face, you will feel refreshed. Or, you can grate a cucumber to obtain its juice to apply to your face for a cooling effect.
So, we have studied the reasons why you sweat when you apply sunscreen. Also, you now know how to choose a sun cream to protect your skin from the harmful action of the sun’s rays. More so, you can try an array of natural treatments to treat sun damage. It is also advisable to use sunscreen if you are indoors. That’s because the sun’s rays penetrate your home doors and windows. However, the broad-spectrum sunscreens offer maximum sun protection and you should consider adding them to your vanity.
1) How long do you not sweat after applying sunscreen?
The effects of sunscreen last for about 3 to 4 hours on your skin. Even so, you must keep reapplying sunscreen to avoid sun damage. Nevertheless, if you sweat a lot, you should apply sunscreen after every 2 hours for optimal protection.
2) Is it normal to sweat after massaging sunscreen onto the skin?
Yes, sweating is normal after sunscreen application. Only make sure you use a lightweight sunscreen that does not feel heavy on your skin for the best results.
3) Who should use sunscreen?
The skin specialists advise everybody to apply sunscreen. By doing so, you can safeguard your skin from the sun’s rays while preventing skin cancer. Additionally, you can prevent age spots, wrinkles, and premature aging by using sunscreen regularly.
