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Skincare guide
A decision guide for SPF, PA, texture and reapplication, written for Kathmandu commutes and Terai heat.
Sunscreen is the product most likely to be bought wrong, because the label talks about numbers while your day is about texture, timing and whether you will actually reapply.
SPF describes UVB protection and increases slowly at the top end. PA describes UVA protection, which matters for pigmentation. Broad-spectrum means it covers both. In Nepal, UVA matters as much as UVB because pigmentation is the concern most customers ask about.
A sunscreen stick, a compact or a spray makes mid-day top-ups realistic. If you are outdoors and sweating, blot first, then reapply. On a normal indoor workday, one solid morning application covers you.
Price per millilitre matters more than the sticker price, because sunscreen is the one product you should use generously. A cheaper tube you use properly beats an expensive one you ration.
Tinted sunscreen gives light coverage and protection. It is a good two-in-one for casual days, but you need enough of it, which is often more than a tint alone would be.
If you sit near a window or go out at lunch, yes. Sunscreen in the morning is simplest.
Try applying a little less near the eyes and avoid rubbing. Some formulas sting more than others, and switching is a legitimate fix.
It can work for normal skin. Very dry or very oily skin usually does better with separate products so you can control each.
It separates into liquid and solids, the texture turns grainy, the smell changes, or the colour shifts. Any of those means replace it, even if the printed date has not passed. A sunscreen that has been in a hot car for a summer is also worth replacing, because heat degrades filters.
Store it away from sunlight and buy the size you will finish in a season. If you are outdoors a lot, that is a 50 ml tube every month or two, not once a year.
Shop sun protectionTinted sunscreen gives light coverage and protection. It is a good two-in-one for casual days, but you need enough of it, which is often more than a tint alone would be.
If you sit near a window or go out at lunch, yes. Sunscreen in the morning is simplest.
Try applying a little less near the eyes and avoid rubbing. Some formulas sting more than others, and switching is a legitimate fix.
It can work for normal skin. Very dry or very oily skin usually does better with separate products so you can control each.
Written by the GLAMO Nepal editorial team. General information only — for a medical concern, please see a dermatologist or your doctor.
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