Tezzbuzz Desk- People definitely use sunscreen to avoid strong sunlight and tanning in summers. Most people only look at the SPF number when buying sunscreen, but skin experts say that just looking at SPF is not enough. PA+, PA++ or PA+++ written on sunscreen is equally important, because it works to protect your skin from other dangerous rays of the sun.
SPF i.e. Sun Protection Factor works to protect the skin from UVB rays. UVB rays cause problems like sunburn and skin redness.
The PA rating, on the other hand, indicates protection from UVA rays. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and can cause problems like gradual tanning, wrinkles, pigmentation and premature aging.
For this reason, skin experts now recommend looking at the PA rating along with the SPF while buying sunscreen.
PA+++ written on sunscreen indicates that the product provides a high level of protection to your skin from UVA rays.
If you stay in the sun for a long time, travel outside every day or have to face a lot of sunlight in summer, then PA+++ sunscreen is considered better.
It can help protect the skin from problems like tanning, dark spots and premature aging.
This represents light security. It is considered okay for people who mostly stay inside the house or office and go out in the sun for less time.
It provides medium level security. It is considered a good choice for everyday sunshine and general outdoor activities.
This indicates high protection. It is considered more beneficial for providing better protection to the skin from strong sunlight, staying outside for a long time and in summer.
According to skin experts, it is better to use sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and PA+++ in summer. Apart from this, it is also important to reapply sunscreen every 2-3 hours, especially if you are spending more time in the sun.
Experts say that along with sunscreen, it is also important to use umbrella, sunglasses and full sleeve clothes. This provides additional protection to the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
