Hey, How Much SPF Are You Using Anyway? Is Too Much Consumerism?
How much SPF do you really need to use on your face? How much SPF are you using? Your minimum daily dose is an SPF 30 and should be about one teaspoon of sunscreen for your face. Most of us don’t apply that much. Why are we applying less? Because sunscreen can be uncomfortable! Too heavy, too greasy, too much of a white cast, too much alcohol…
But the fact of the matter is sunscreen has become a major staple in our routines and we’ve somehow been conditioned to believe without it we’ll burst into flames and die a horrible death. I’m here to tell you that you won’t burst into flames, you won’t die a horrible death, and you’ll be ok with an SPF 30 (there are exceptions).
I found it funny when I was recently reading some comments on an Instagram account I follow which said that if you aren’t using a tube of SPF ever 20 days you probably aren’t applying enough. Someone chimed in right away and said it was consumerism to recommend that much. I actually disagree. I do think when it comes to SPF more is much better. Keep in mind this account was not trying to sell anything, they weren’t using affiliate links….It’s just a matter of being safe and making sure you’re well covered with your SPF.
Do I use a full tube of SPF every 20 days?
