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How Often Should You Wear Sunscreen? Protect Your Skin This Summer

How Often Should You Wear Sunscreen? Protect Your Skin This Summer
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April 2023. This article is independently written by Shelby Golding. All opinions given are hers. Shelby has been certified as a personal trainer and nutritional specialist since 2007. In 2008, she found her passion for writing about these topics and hasn’t looked back.

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Excessive UV exposure can lead to skin diseases, and protecting your skin from harmful UV rays should be a top priority during the summer. Like it or not, wearing sunscreen is an inevitable part of a healthy skincare routine for this very reason. It helps prevent skin damage, premature aging, and, of course, skin cancer.

But how often should you wear sunscreen to keep your skin healthy and protected? This guide explores the answer to this question and provides helpful tips for staying safe in the sun.

Should You Apply Sunscreen Every Day?

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone should wear sunscreen every day. Daily sunscreen is vital for reducing skin aging, maintaining skin health, and lowering the risk of sun damage. And yes, that means making sunscreen a part of your daily routine, even on cloudy or rainy days!

Here are some of the many reasons to make sunscreen a part of your daily routine:

  • Protection from UV radiation
  • Prevention of skin cancer
  • Prevention of premature aging
  • Maintaining an even skin tone
  • Stress is the culprit behind many types of skin problems, like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
You’ll want to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that provides protection against UVA and UVB rays and suits your skin type.

What to Look For When Choosing Sunscreen

Not all sunscreens are created equal, so choosing the right one for your skin is important. Here are some things to look for in sunscreen:
  • SPF: Sun Protection Factor (SPF) measures how well the sunscreen protects your skin against UVB rays. A sunscreen with 30 SPF or more is ideal.
  • Broad-spectrum protection: Sunscreens that offer broad-spectrum protection protect against both UVA and UVB rays.
  • Water-resistant: If you plan to be active or go into the water, use a water-resistant sunscreen designed to stay on longer.
  • Skin type: If you have sensitive skin, a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic sunscreen is likely best. And for those with oily skin, look for a sunscreen that is oil-free and non-comedogenic.

Understanding SPF

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a metric used to measure how well a sunscreen can shield your skin from harmful UVB rays. The higher the SPF number, the greater the protection against UVB rays. SPF is determined by comparing the time it takes for skin to burn with and without sunscreen. It’s important to remember that SPF only measures protection against UVB rays, one of two culprits for increased skin cancer risk from sun exposure.
Therefore, selecting a broad-spectrum sunscreen that safeguards fair skin against UVA rays as well, which also causes premature aging and an increased risk of skin cancer, is crucial.

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least 30 SPF and reapply it every two hours. Reapply after swimming or sweating as well. Wearing protective clothing, seeking shade, and avoiding peak sun hours should also be incorporated as additional sun protection measures.

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Does It Matter If You Use Moisturizer or Sunscreen First?
If you have a complete skincare routine with multiple steps, you know how confusing it is to figure out the correct order of products. So here’s an order that works:

  1. Start with a clean face. Wash with a gentle cleanser and pat dry with a clean towel.
  2. Apply any serums or treatments before your moisturizer (e.g., hyaluronic or salicylic acid).
  3. Apply moisturizer to your face and neck. Allow it to fully absorb your skin before moving on to the next step, and make sure your skin doesn’t feel oily afterward. If your skin does feel oily, blot the excess moisturizer with an oil blotting sheet (a paper towel works in a pinch).
  4. Apply a dime-sized dollop of sunscreen to your face and neck. Remember to use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
  5. Gently pat the sunscreen on your skin and allow it to absorb fully before applying makeup or going outside.
  6. Apply any makeup after your sunscreen has fully absorbed into your skin.
The key is allowing each product to absorb fully into your skin before moving on to the next step. This ensures that each one can do its job correctly (especially your sunscreen).

Is It Necessary to Reapply Sunscreen Every Two Hours?

Yes, it’s best to reapply sunscreen every two hours if exposed to direct sun, especially outdoors or swimming/sweating. This is because sunscreen can break down over time and lose its effectiveness at protecting your skin from UV radiation.

Additionally, if you are swimming or sweating, the sunscreen can be easily removed from your skin, making it even more important to reapply it regularly. For proper skin protection, it’s essential to follow the instructions on your sunscreen and reapply as directed.

Do You Need to Wait 15-20 Minutes After Applying Sunscreen Before Going Outdoors?

Yes, waiting at least 15 minutes after applying sunscreen before going outside is recommended to allow it to absorb into the skin. This helps ensure that the sunscreen provides maximum protection against harmful UV rays.

Additionally, waiting before going into the water for a swim helps the sunscreen stay on the skin longer and provides better protection. However, if you are in a rush, applying sunscreen just before you go outside is still better than skipping it altogether.

Do You Need Different Sunscreen for Your Face and Body?

Yes, using separate sunscreens for your face and body is usually best. Facial skin is more sensitive and prone to breakouts than the skin on the rest of the body. And facial sunscreens are formulated to be gentle and non-comedogenic to ensure ideal protection for facial skin.

As a bonus, facial sunscreens often have added skincare benefits from ingredients such as antioxidants or hydration. However, if you have a body sunscreen that’s non-comedogenic and doesn’t irritate your facial skin, you can use it on your face as well.

Enjoy Summer More With Kailo

Protecting your skin from the sun is essential, but so is pain management! Remember to use your Kailo Pain Patch to support you this summer – it’s designed to relieve pain in seconds and scientists theorize that it works by interfering with your body’s electrical system (no painkillers needed!). In fact, a recent clinical study showed that showed that 97% of users were extremely satisfied with Kailo over oral medication.

Disclaimer: Kailo should not be used if you have a pacemaker or are pregnant. Always consult your doctor or health care professional before using Kailo.

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Everything You Need To Know About Kailo

We offer a no-hassle, no restrictions, 100% money-back guarantee on our patches.

Over 90% of our customers have found an increase in comfort. Our goal is to help everyone get relief. If you feel Kailo isn’t working for you within 90 days or Flex is not working for you within 30 days,​ we’ll gladly take it back. Element has a 90 day return policy and a lifetime warranty so try it risk free!

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Most common ailments experienced by Kailo Customers

Chronic Back Pain

Kailo patches are engineered to help many types of back pain and fit anywhere on your back.
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MENSTRUAL PAIN

The Kailo pain patch has shown to be capable of relieving or eliminating pain from menstrual cramps.
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KNEE PAIN

Kailo drug-free pain relief has shown to be effective in targeting knee pain.
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ARTHRITIS

Many Kailo users report the relief of painful arthritic symptoms.
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OSTEOPOROSIS

Kailo customers report significant relief from Osteoporosis pain while using Kailo.
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These are the most common ailments customers suffer from. Please contact us if you would like information about Kailo’s effectiveness / use for other ailments.

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On January 30, 2022 Pain Relief Technologies LLC and Kailo Pain Patch® announced the IRB-Approved PREVENT study’s final results. The trial produced positive results in patients with mild, moderate, and severe pain conditions, with resounding support from nearly all participants.

Check out the full results published in the international peer-reviewed journal Anesthesia and Pain Research. The research article includes everything you need to know about the study procedures, assessments, patients, methods, and outcome of the trial.

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We hope you will be happy with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, we hope to make it right. Please review our return policy below, select a preferred method of contact and we’ll do our very best to accommodate your return.

Reducing pain is your first priority and it is also ours. We have designed our return policy to promote that.

 

These are our return policy best practices:

  • Take all of the time offered in our return policy to allow you time to find the right placement for your patch.
  • Simply contacting us before the return policy window is over and getting started on the steps gives you access to a full return.
  • If your purchase included any “Free” patches, you must return the free patches to receive reimbursement for the paid patches.
  • We offer returns on gifted products. An order number will be required to process a return. Gift recipients are not entitled to the refund.
  • If you send products to us for a refund and you haven’t followed the return policy steps, we will not ship the products back to you.
  • We offer return shipping labels for domestic purchases of The Element Patch only. All other products must be returned at the customers’ expense.

     

RETURN POLICY STEPS

First Step: Contact our customer service team at support@gokailo.com and let them know that you’d like to return your products.

Second Step: Our customer service team member will ask you some questions about your efforts to reduce pain using our patches. Please work with us through this process because we want to give you the best opportunity possible to eliminate your pain. They will ask you:

  1. Have you seen our placement videos that give you ideas of where to place the patch for your specific pain?
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  2. Have you scheduled a 20 minute video call with our placement concierge service because sometimes it requires a demonstration to get the correct placement?
    CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CONCIERGE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE

Third Step: Our customer service team will send you a return authorization form. If you are returning The Element patch and live in the U.S., our customer service team will also provide you a prepaid envelope to return the product.

 

Fourth Step: Mail your product(s) to the address on the return authorization form within 2 weeks from the time we email you the return authorization form. See the detail below about return policy lengths by product and what should be returned.

 

Fifth Step: Our returns team will receive your return, compare it to what you purchased, and refund you according to what you returned. Once returned products are received, refunds are issued within 3-5 business days to the credit card that was used to make the purchase.

 

 

THE FLEX PAIN PATCH

Return Policy Length: Contact Us Within 30 days
Subscriptions are not eligible for returns

 

What should be returned:

  • The Flex Pain patch
  • Do not return the packaging
  • Do not return any of the 5 free adhesives that came with the patch

 

THE KAILO PAIN PATCH

Return Policy Length: Contact Us Within 90 days
Subscriptions are not eligible for returns

 

What should be returned:

    • The Kailo Pain patch
    • Do not return the packaging
    • Do not return any of the 3 free adhesives that came with the patch
    • Do not return the felt protective pocket

 

KAILO ADHESIVE 10-PACKS

Return Policy Length: Contact Us Within 90 Days
Subscriptions are not eligible for returns

 

What should be returned:

    • As many adhesives as you have remaining. You will be refunded for Adhesives that are unused and undamaged.

 

EXTRA STRENGTH ADHESIVE 10-PACKS

Return Policy Length: Contact Us Within 90 Days
Subscriptions are not eligible for returns

 

What should be returned:

    • As many adhesives as you have remaining. You will be refunded for Adhesives that are unused and undamaged.

 

FLEX ADHESIVE 5-PACKS

Return Policy Length: Contact Us Within 30 Days
Subscriptions are not eligible for returns

 

What should be returned:

  • As many adhesives as you have remaining. You will be refunded for Adhesives that are unused and undamaged.

 

KT-TAPE ADHESIVES

Return Policy Length: Contact Us Within 90 Days
Subscriptions are not eligible for returns

 

What should be returned:

    • Any package of KT-tape that is unopened, unused, and not purchased through a subscription or part of an Element kit can be returned for a full refund.

 

KAILO COHESIVE BANDAGE

Return Policy Length: Contact Us Within 90 Days
Subscriptions are not eligible for returns

 

What should be returned:

    • Any package of Kailo Cohesive tape that is unopened, unused, and not purchased through a subscription or part of an Element kit can be returned for a full refund.

 

THE KAILO ARMBAND

Return/Exchange Policy Length: Contact Us Within 30 days

 

What should be returned:

  • The Kailo Armband
  • Do not return the packaging
  • We offer one size exchange for the Armband if needed

 

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Please email us at the link below and include your name and order number for questions about a previous purchase.

support@gokailo.com

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Kailo is far more than just a business for us. If you need to reach us for any reason, please email support@gokailo.com. A live agent can answer questions about our company, our products, placement help for your specific pain, and order-and-return information.

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