Sunlight is a major risk to the skin, especially in strong sunlight. It damages skin cells, causes pigmentation, reduces collagen production, dries the skin, causes sagging, and increases wrinkles. That’s why sun protection is a skincare product many women are concerned about.
Sunscreen has become familiar on the market for over a decade, while sun protection pills are still unfamiliar to many people.
Sun protection pills and sunscreen both protect the skin from the sun, but they have completely different mechanisms.
Sunscreen is a product applied on the skin. When applied, it creates a protective barrier that prevents UV from penetrating the skin or neutralizes the effects of UV on the skin’s surface. This barrier can be a physical barrier (physical sunscreen) or a chemical barrier (chemical sunscreen), working through reflection, absorption, or scattering of sunlight. The ultimate purpose is to minimize the amount of UV radiation penetrating the skin cells, prevent pigmentation, and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Sun protection pills are taken orally. They contain antioxidant ingredients that help neutralize free radicals in the body and prevent inflammation. They don’t create a protective barrier against UV but inhibit melanin production, preventing darkening of the skin, as well as minimizing premature aging signs, sunburn, and skin redness.
Both sun protection pills and sunscreen have effects that last for several hours. You can’t take a pill or apply sunscreen once and be protected all day. Sunscreen should be applied 5 minutes in advance for physical sunscreen or 20 minutes in advance for chemical sunscreen before going outdoors. Sun protection pills should also be taken in advance for them to take effect when you are exposed to the sun. The best way to protect yourself from the sun is to use them in combination. And you still need to wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses when going outdoors for optimal protection.
You should also note that different sun protection products have different instructions for use, so it’s important to read the information carefully to use them appropriately. Furthermore, even if you spend most of your time indoors, if there is sunlight shining in, you still need sun protection products to protect your skin.
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