Adding spf protection to liquid and powder foundation is helpful. It helps reduce and protect from some of the UV and environmental damage. Handy for the occasional sun exposure from walking to your car or checking the mailbox.

But if you’re out of doors from more than 10 minutes, it’s simply not enough.

Here’s why.

Spf Rating.

They base the spf rating on using a level teaspoon on your face and neck, that's reapplied every 2 hours. Do you reapply your foundation every 2 hours? Or put on a full teaspoon on your face and neck? No, I didn't think so, and neither do I.

Rubbing in is rubbing it off

Not only do we tend to put on a lighter layer of makeup, we also blend it in. Both are not recommended for sunscreen.

Too thin a layer of any SPF will only give you an spf rating of 5. And rubbing in your sunscreen is actually rubbing it off. This reduces your protection.

So how do you protect your skin?

There are 3 daily tips to follow before you apply your makeup. And one midday hack to keep you looking fresh while boosting your sun safety.

Here's your quick and easy how-to:

1. First, use a sunscreen of at least an spf of 15 underneath your makeup.

2. Apply a level teaspoon to your face and neck. Remember to protect your ears, the upper chest that's visible and back of the neck.

3. Don’t rub it in. Apply it and leave it for a minute. It will absorb, and then you can blend in any visible edges.

- Now follow with your foundation and makeup.

4. After 2 hours, especially if you’re outside, reapply your spf.

The best way to prevent messing up your makeup is to use a powder sunscreen. This boosts your sun protection. And it doesn’t ruin your makeup

Are you fighting the signs of sun and environmental damage on your skin?

Schedule the WORKS facial treatment at Liaf Collective Skin and Body Work. The Works also include skin analysis and info on how to get the best from your current routine.

You'll love how good your skin looks again.

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