Get Your Sunblock Facts Straight And Read This

I always tell my non-Filipino friends that its always summer in the Philippines. Why not? our average temperature (at least in Manila) on a “cold” weather months of November to February at 22-23 degrees, even during the rainy season, the sun’s rays still piecing through our skin cloudy or not. It’s not a habit for everyone, but I believe everyone should start using sunblock, even on a cloudy day. Here’s some sunblock facts and myths you need to know, read thoroughly so you understand better and get your sunblock facts straight.

1) When you put on a facial sunblock with SPF25 and a foundation with SPF25 you get SPF50?
12 + 8 = 20, so when you put on moisturizer with SPF 12 and foundation with SPF 8, common sense tells you that you have SPF 20 on, right? WRONG. Sunblock Mathematics is even simpler than that. When mixing several products that have sun protection, the product with the highest SPF is as high as you can get. In other words, 12 + 8 = 12. Kinda cool, actually.

2) I don’t need sunblock on a cloudy day.
It’s called SUNblock. So you only need it when it’s a SUNny day. When it’s cloudy, the sun isn’t there anyway, right? SORRY. Unfortunately, UV rays are more powerful than that. They can penetrate clouds and bounce off pavements even on a rainy day. So when is it safe not to wear sunblock? Only when the sun stops shining. Or…only when you’re staying indoors the whole day, with the blinds shut and all.

3) Sunblock and sunscreen are two words with the same exact meaning, right? NOT REALLY.
Think of them as Batman and Superman. They both do a great job of protecting us, but their ways of doing so are different. Sunscreen absorbs the UV rays and quickly deactivates the harmful ones so they can’t hurt the skin. Sunblock, on the other hand, creates an invisible shield around the skin, scaring away the UV rays before they even touch the skin surface. Awesome.

4) If you’re planning to wear a long-sleeved top and jeans, skip the sunblock. I mean, we only need sunblock for the exposed parts of our body, right? NOPE.
The average cotton shirt has an SPF of only about 5. That amount of SPF is too low. And unfortunately, the darker your clothes, the faster they absorb UV rays. So especially for prolonged sun exposure, you must cover your entire body with sunblock every day before getting dressed.

5) Sunblocks are all the same, anyway. So you can buy any sunblock at all and expect it to do the work for you, right? NO WAY. Assuming that all sunblocks are the same is as silly as saying everything that flies in the sky is Superman. But you know who the Superman of all sunblocks is? Beach Hut! Here’s why—Beach Hut makes sure that it saves you from whatever your biggest problem with sunblock is:

Afraid your skin will react badly to sunblock?
Beach Hut Face is hypoallergenic and has SPF 65.

Scared that lotion will take too long to apply?
Beach Hut One Touch with SPF 20 is in aerosol format so it lets you protect yourself in no time.

Terrified your child’s skin is too sensitive for sunblock?
Beach Hut Kids with SPF 65 has vitamins C and E which have antioxidant properties that help protect and soothe kids’ sensitive skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Plus, it’s hypoallergenic.

Anxious you’ll just leave your sunblock somewhere and never see it again?
Beach Hut Lotion comes in a handy bottle with a free carabiner that you can conveniently attach to your bag, so you can always keep an eye on it.

Scared of being able to protect your skin but not your hair?
Beach Hut Hair and Scalp with SPF 20 will never let that happen.

Afraid no sunblock will ever be enough to protect you from the harsh summer sun?
Say hello to Beach Hut Max 100! It’s the sunblock with the highest SPF protection available! So why get just any sunblock when you can get the most super of all sunblocks? With Beach Hut’s super maximum protection, now everyone can finally enjoy the sun!

I’ve been using Beach Hut since last year summer, and I say I love it. It definitely delivered whatever it promises to do. So, if you are planning anything this summer don’t forget to grab your Beach Hut, one of your best summer necessities you shouldn’t leave without! (and I ain’t talking about your chefs uniform!)