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Do I need to apply moisturizer before sunscreen? What happens if I only apply sunscreen without moisturizer?

Sunscreen is an essential skincare product to protect your skin. However, applying it directly onto the skin is not ideal.

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21 December, 2023

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Special sunlight, especially during peak hours, directly affects the skin. They make the skin more susceptible to aging, sagging, wrinkles, and dark spots. That’s why sunscreen has become a useful “protector” for the skin. They help prevent the harmful effects of UV rays, protect the skin from sunburn.

However, if you apply sunscreen directly to the skin, it means that there is no moisturizer for the sunscreen to “absorb” directly into the skin, it can increase the risk of drying the skin and causing acne. People with dry skin should not apply sunscreen directly.

Therefore, before applying sunscreen, you should cleanse your skin, apply a balanced toner, use a moisturizer, and then apply sunscreen. Because sunscreen often contains oil, if you apply sunscreen before moisturizer, it will reduce the absorption of the moisturizer and directly affect the skin with sunscreen.

Typically, makeup artists follow the sequence: cleanse, balance, moisturize, apply sunscreen, and rest for a few minutes, then apply primer, foundation, powder…

The sunscreen layer should rest for a few minutes before continuing with the next layer of powder because if you apply the primer right away, the sunscreen will be unevenly spread, reducing the protective effect on the skin. Therefore, let the sunscreen settle on the skin for a perfect shield before applying powder.

Basically, some people believe that if using chemical sunscreen, it should be applied before moisturizer. However, that is not too important because the moisturizer is not thick enough to prevent sunscreen, while the sunscreen can prevent the absorption of the moisturizer. Therefore, most makeup artists follow the principle of applying sunscreen after moisturizer and before makeup steps.

Furthermore, when using sunscreen, you also need to remember to apply them properly to achieve their desired effects. Apply an adequate amount, as applying too thin will not be effective. On average, about 1g of sunscreen for 1cm² of skin. And sunscreen needs to be reapplied every 3 to 4 hours, depending on the SPF level. Although you have applied sunscreen, you should not be complacent, especially when the weather is sunny. You should wear protective clothing and hats to ensure your health, avoid sunburn, dehydration.