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Hello Peeps,
Just a quick question? "How many of you do enjoy being under the sun?" well, i can literally see you thru whatever screen that you're on right now and YES, the answer is obviously NONE!!! congratulation, we're Asian proof. well, technically. I'm the type of person who don't mind getting tan, stays under the bright sunny sun for hours with nakedly unprotected skin.. no problem! not gonna lie, i have this real bad habit which i strongly encourage all of you out there not to follow. yes, i'm talking about applying sunscreen/sunblock. reason being : Hate the stickiness, dislike the greasiness/shine (post applying) + chalky latex-like SPF smells doh 
You get the point, i personally didn't fancy the discomfort sunscreen does to my skin generally. but not until i have tired Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel with SPF 50+ PA++++, this lifesaver watery gel have brought sunscreen to a whole new level.
Check out the ultra hydrating effect, major love! I've been using this product for couple of days, and i gotta say that this baby has turned into my 'must have' daily essential. my morning routine before i leave for work usually involve a very 'little' effort and relatively beyond simple, just pad some amount of essence, fix my brow and i'm good to go. but now, i've officially converted to Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel, 1 single product that does it all
✓ Superior double UV block with enhanced SPF50+/PA++++
✓ Maximum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun
✓ Retains its light and watery texture that allows smooth application without a sticky feel
✓ Infused with hyaluronic acid & citrus extract to keep skin hydrated and fresh
✓ Suitable for application on face and body
Just a quick flashback back in 2014 Benchmark Survey commissioned by Kao Singapore revealed a surprising find that only 30% of women between the age of 12 and 49 years old use a sunscreen daily (and i was 1 of those who didn't). What is even more startling is that this number has remained unchanged for the past five years even with the introduction of more sun care products over the past few years. Based on this worrying trend, it is apparent that women in Singapore do not consider protection against UV damage a priority.
Did you know?
Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays without proper protection can cause permanent effects such as premature skin ageing, wrinkles & freckles, as well as various skin damages like discoloration, sallowness, dryness. in extreme cases, they can also lead to skin cancer.
The most damaging UV rays can be classified into different wavelengths, known as UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate into the deeper layers of our skin as compared to UVB rays, and are also the dominant tanning ray. The penetrative ability of UVA rays through glass means that even when you’re seeking shelter indoors, your skin continues to be exposed to its harmful effects which can cause cumulative damage such as wrinkling and skin ageing. On the other hand, UVB rays cause the most damage to the outer layer of skin such as reddening of skin and sunburns. Without proper protection, prolonged exposure to UVB rays can cause long-term damage to skin’s epidermal layers
Know your sunscreen
Sunscreen products are rated based on two rating systems, known as the Skin Protection Factor (SPF) and the PA rating system. The SPF rating determines the duration of time your skin stays protected against UVB rays from the sun. The calculation method is simple
SPF Rating x (no. of minutes for skin to darken under sun) = No. of minutes skin is protected from UVB rays
Example:
SPF50 x 20mins = 1000mins of protection from UVB (equivalent to 16 hours of protection)
A sunscreen with the rating of SPF50 is sufficient coverage, as it blocks up to 98 % of UVB rays from penetrating into skin. Anything higher than a SPF50 rating compromises on the texture of the sunscreen, making it heavier and greasier when applied to skin. On the other hand, the PA rating is a Japanese rating system that shows how much protection you are receiving against UVA rays. The higher the number of pluses, the greater the protection against UVA rays. Currently, the highest standard of PA protection in the industry is PA++++
Bioré Aqua Rich Watery Gel
retails at SGD18.90 for 90ml
Available at all leading pharmacies, super & hyper markets, departmental stores, beauty stores and selected mini-marts.
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