{"id":1093,"date":"2021-04-27T18:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T18:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2022-10-07T19:58:20","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T19:58:20","slug":"the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Way to Apply Sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have&nbsp;recently read or heard&nbsp;recently that&nbsp;it\u2019s only necessary to apply&nbsp;a small amount&nbsp;of&nbsp;sunscreen&nbsp;onto just a few areas of&nbsp;your&nbsp;face \u2014 namely, the cheeks and nose. Spoiler: That\u2019s not enough product to protect your skin from the sun\u2019s damaging UVA and UVB rays. Plus, sunscreen should be applied all over your face and neck to properly cover the exposed areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post,&nbsp;we\u2019ll&nbsp;talk about the correct daily application methods of sunscreen, we\u2019ll share Dr. Katie&nbsp;Rodan\u2019s&nbsp;and Dr. Kathy Fields\u2019 approach to all things SPF and will debunk the myth that&nbsp;sunscreen should be applied&nbsp;only where the sun hits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#The_Correct_Amount_of_Sunscreen\" >The Correct Amount of Sunscreen&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#What_Are_UVA_UVB_Rays\" >What&nbsp;Are&nbsp;UVA &amp; UVB Rays?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#SPF_The_Most_Important_Antiaging_Product_In_Your_Routine\" >SPF: The Most Important Antiaging Product&nbsp;In&nbsp;Your Routine&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#The_Correct_Order_Of_Products_In_Your_Morning_Routine\" >The Correct Order&nbsp;Of&nbsp;Products In Your Morning Routine&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#Step_1_Wash_Your_Face\" >Step 1: Wash Your Face&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#Step_2_Tone\" >Step 2: Tone&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#Step_3_Apply_Serum\" >Step 3: Apply Serum&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#Apply_a_Face_Moisturizer_with_SPF_Protection\" >Apply a Face Moisturizer with SPF Protection&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#Apply_Eye_Cream\" >Apply Eye Cream&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/#Sunscreen_Reapplication_Is_Key\" >Sunscreen Reapplication Is Key&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Correct_Amount_of_Sunscreen\"><\/span><strong>The Correct Amount of Sunscreen<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only do you want to be cognizant of applying your sunscreen all over your face and neck,&nbsp;you&nbsp;also want to make sure you\u2019re using the correct amount of it. A touch&nbsp;of sunscreen just&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;enough to do the job. The AAD and FDA suggest that you&nbsp;use&nbsp; approximately&nbsp;two milligrams of sunscreen per square centimeter of skin. In other words, you should apply about one half of a teaspoon of sunscreen to your face every day for best results. An easy way to measure two milligrams is to apply two fingers\u2019 worth of it to your face and neck.&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;forget your ears! You want to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30+.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_UVA_UVB_Rays\"><\/span><strong>What&nbsp;Are&nbsp;UVA &amp; UVB Rays?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun exposure is your skin\u2019s nemesis when&nbsp;it comes to aging. There are two rays that are responsible for photoaging. First, UVA, the aging wavelength of light. It\u2019s around year-round, all day long. UVA rays deeply penetrate the skin&nbsp;and&nbsp; break&nbsp;down collagen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UVB is the burning ray that destroys the epidermis, or the top layer of your skin. UVB rays burn the surface of the skin, causing redness and even skin cancers. \u201cWhether it is cloudy, rainy, or bright, you need your sun protection every day because every day is \u2018sunday\u2019 as far as your skin is concerned,\u201d says Dr. Katie&nbsp;Rodan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SPF_The_Most_Important_Antiaging_Product_In_Your_Routine\"><\/span><strong>SPF: The Most Important Antiaging Product&nbsp;In&nbsp;Your Routine<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong>If I were going on vacation and I could only bring one product with me, I would bring the Triple Defense Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 because it does a number of things, including the most important job of sun protection,\u201d Dr. Katie&nbsp;Rodan&nbsp;says. Even if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;inside and sitting by a window, UV rays can still penetrate and affect your skin. Dr. Katie&nbsp;Rodan&nbsp;says that a lot of women who tan and come to her office with sun damage have&nbsp;a&nbsp; misperception&nbsp;that if they have abused their skin and aging changes become visibly apparent, she&nbsp; will be able to rescue&nbsp;their&nbsp;with \u201ca magic laser eraser, undoing all of the damage and restoring their skin to its virginal state when it looked young and healthy.\u201d&nbsp; But the fact is, of&nbsp;course,&nbsp; there&nbsp;is no magic wand! Sunscreen and staying out of the sun&nbsp;is&nbsp;your best antiaging defense.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Correct_Order_Of_Products_In_Your_Morning_Routine\"><\/span><strong>The Correct Order&nbsp;Of&nbsp;Products In Your Morning Routine&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Wash_Your_Face\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Wash Your Face<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in your morning routine, cleansing helps you start fresh and prepare your skin for the active ingredients&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;apply later.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Tone\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Tone<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the tone for your skin with a good toner.&nbsp;Toners refine your skin\u2019s surface, providing what it needs to look smoother or hydrated. If your skin is combination or oily, a toner can reduce the look of large pores&nbsp;and excess oil. If your skin is normal, dry, or sensitive, toners can address redness and flaking.&nbsp;Target your skin concern with&nbsp;a toner tailored for your desired results.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Apply_Serum\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Apply Serum&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel your skin needs a bit more hydration or brightening, a face serum targeted to your skincare goals is an additional step that makes a big difference in the morning. Choose one with Hyaluronic Acid for&nbsp;hydration;&nbsp;Vitamin C for brightening.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_a_Face_Moisturizer_with_SPF_Protection\"><\/span><strong>Apply a Face Moisturizer with SPF Protection<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next you want to moisturize your skin and protect it from UV rays with a moisturizer enhanced with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. You want to make sure to use an SPF every day\u2014whether you leave the house or not (windows!) to counteract photo damage.&nbsp;You want to apply your SPF last so that it can protect your skin.&nbsp;That\u2019s&nbsp;why you smooth it on after your serum or moisturizer, which can dilute its efficacy if applied over top.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_Eye_Cream\"><\/span><strong>Apply Eye Cream<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do we really need an eye cream twice a day? If you want to see maximum benefits, you do!&nbsp;In the morning, gently apply your eye cream to your under-eye area and allow the product to dry prior to applying any additional products.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunscreen_Reapplication_Is_Key\"><\/span><strong>Sunscreen Reapplication Is Key<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because sunscreen&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;last all day, you should always reapply it after two hours. \u201cYou can use the greatest anti-aging products that have ever been created, but if you aren\u2019t sun protected, you undo all of that hard work,\u201d Dr. Kathy Fields says. \u201cToday, we are assaulted from the environment in ways we didn\u2019t imagine before. Not just with the sun, but also with nanoparticles and lights of different intensities,\u201d she adds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have&nbsp;recently read or heard&nbsp;recently that&nbsp;it\u2019s only necessary to apply&nbsp;a small amount&nbsp;of&nbsp;sunscreen&nbsp;onto just a few areas of&nbsp;your&nbsp;face \u2014 namely, the cheeks and nose. Spoiler: That\u2019s not enough product to protect your skin from the sun\u2019s damaging UVA and UVB rays. 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