Sunscreen and regular use of it is very important to prevent and fight signs of ageing, skin tanning, freckles and pigmentation
In Indian or brown skin, its more to prevent tanning and pigmentation than for cancer prevention.
In Pune , summers can get very hot specially from 12-4 pm in the afternoon.
Many women in Pune use physical sun protection scarves and gloves and suncoats.
In Pune, specially in city areas like shivajinagar and deccan, Prabhat road , Bhandarkar Road there is lot of tree shade which helps.
But regular sunscreen use will guard the best.
Which susncreen to use?
- light weight non- comedogenic
- safe ingredients- avobenzone, Benzophenone free ones
- doesnt leave a white cast on skin
- has UVA and UVB protection filters
- affordable yet should work well
- how to use them? re apply every 3-4 hours when stepping out
- sunscreen while swimming? yes definitely and reapply after swimming. Swimming pool water with its high chlorine content causes bleaching action. Most swimming pools inn Pune like Tilak tank, PYC swimming pool, Pegasus swimming pool are not covered and exposed to direct sunlight. This makes people swimming in the afternoon prone to tanning
Many people avoid sunscreen because it makes their face oily, or causes breakouts. That is an indication of not choosing the right sunscreen
Sunscreens prevent photodamage caused by sunrays to skin cells.
This damage causes cells to age faster , increases oxidative stress induced damage and increased activity of melanosomes, free radicals cause cellular ageing to DNA.
This pigmentation is a protective mechanism to protect the skin against sun damage.
When choosing sunscreen in Pune , do take Dermatologist’s opinion to know your skin type and what sunscreen will suit you best.
There are many products available , make the right decision for you. Get guidance from the best dermatologists in Pune city around Karvenagar, Kothrud area
Dr. Mukta Tulpule
Best dermatologist in Kothrud
