Brilio.net - A dull face after using sunscreen is a complaint that is often expressed by users of this sun protection product. Although sunscreen is very important to protect the skin from harmful UV rays, some people experience problems with the appearance of the skin becoming dull or oily after application.
The main causes of a dull face after using sunscreen can vary. One of them is a sunscreen formulation that is too heavy or not suitable for your skin type. Not only from the sunscreen formula , a doctor and health education content creator on TikTok, namely Dr Mario Johan, via an upload on his account @dr.mariojohan, he explained in detail the causes of sunscreen becoming dull after use.
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The first cause is that you use physical sunscreen. According to him, not everyone is suitable for physical sunscreen. This type of physical sunscreen has a tone up formula. If used on fair skin, it can make it even more radiant.
"If your skin is brown, it usually makes the appearance look like gray," he said.
The second reason, according to him, is that sunscreen contains several ingredients that can create oxidation products, one of which is vitamin C.
"It contains oxidation which ultimately makes the sunscreen darken and the face looks duller," he explained.
Based on Doctor Joe's explanation, the UV filters found in chemical sunscreens are made with oil-based ingredients. Ingredients in the form of oil can make it look dull.
"But if he can make the overall formulation not too thick and can formulate it well, it won't be dull," he said.
Tricks so that your face doesn't look dull after using sunscreen.
photo to: TikTok/@dr.mariojohan
There are tricks so that your face doesn't look dull after using sunscreen. The first is to use mattifying powder or loose powder with a UVA and UVB protection formula for your face so it is shine-free.
"But not everyone wants to use mattifying powder, especially guys," he explained.
So, the second trick is that you can use sunscreen with a light texture. Apart from that, look for sunscreen that claims to be water based. The reason is that this water-based sunscreen is easily absorbed into the skin and doesn't make it sticky. Apart from that, it is suitable for all skin types, especially for those of you with oily skin.