There are few factors in life that affect the skin as much as the sun does. The most basic thing you can do in the pursuit of youthful, healthy skin is to use a good SPF day cream. This is because an SPF day cream gives you all the nourishing and softening properties of a regular moisturizer, with the added bonus of UVA and UVB protection. Keeping redness and aging at bay, but still enjoying the sun to the fullest? Then a face cream with SPF is not to be missed!
What is an SPF?
SPF stands for "sun protection factor." While most men know that the higher the factor, the better the sun protection, there is still often confusion about exactly how it works.
The number following the word SPF tells you how long it takes for UV radiation to turn your skin red versus the time without protection. For example, a sun protection factor of 20 means it will take you 20 times longer to burn.
As part of a moisturizing SPF cream, it protects you from immediate redness and protects you from the longer-term aging effects of overexposure to the sun.
UVA & UVB radiation, the biggest cause of skin aging
Harmful UV radiation (UVA and UVB) from the sun is always present, even when it is raining and when it is cloudy. A good anti-aging skin care routine consists of a properly formulated cleanser, toner, exfoliant, serum, eye cream and moisturizer.
These skin care products are all important for younger and healthy-looking skin, but none of them replace the daily need for a good SPF cream. You won't get the results you want if you don't protect your skin daily from the sun's harmful rays.
Therefore, we at The Alpha Men cannot say it often enough: use a good SPF cream daily, otherwise there is a very good chance that your skin will be damaged by the sun! What if you already have wrinkles and dark spots from years of unprotected sun exposure? Fortunately, it's never too late to protect your skin for this.
Research has shown that men (and women) who started using broad spectrum SPF later in life saw a visible decrease in signs of skin aging. Regardless of your age, daily use of SPF cream is the foundation of an anti-aging skincare routine.
How do you use an SPF and what do you find it in?
You use an SPF day cream basically the same way as any other cream. A thin layer, spread well over your entire face and possibly your neck, should be enough to provide your skin with proper care and sun protection throughout the day.
You have SPF day creams in different factors. For example, an SPF day cream with factor 15 offers mild sun protection. Do you choose factor 30? Then the sun protection factor is already a bit higher. On a hot summer day, when you go to the beach for example, you can also choose an SPF50 cream. This way you ensure yourself of a good protection and you can enjoy the sun carefree!
Product advice from The Alpha Men
Below we have selected 3 different SPF day creams for you. A mild variant (SPF15), a day cream in between (SPF30) and a variant with a high protection factor (SPF50).
American Crew All-in-One Face Balm SPF15
This multi-defence moisturizer/sunscreen from American Crew is part of the Acumen range - an elevated line that uses high-quality ingredients - and offers good UVA/UVB protection (SPF15) for a face cream.
Suitable for all skin types, the cream also protects against free radicals and environmental influences that can accelerate the signs of aging. The day cream contains panthenol and hyaluronic acid for deep-penetrating hydration, while ginger root extract and vitamin E help protect against damage caused by radiation and pollution.
The cream has an invisible finish with no white streaks. We recommend applying this day cream every morning, about 15-20 minutes before sun exposure.
Recipe For Men Face Cream SPF30
Recipe For Men's SPF 30 face cream is one of the Scandinavian skincare label's best-selling products in its men's range, offering the ability to protect against immediate and long-term sun exposure with combined UVA and UVB protection.
Because the cream is very light, it is much easier to incorporate into your summer skin care routine than applying sunscreen daily. In addition, this SPF day cream also deals with enlarged pores and oil production with its blend of cinnamon, ginger and pimpinella extracts.
Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF50
Protection 50 Sport SPF50 from Dermalogica is a broad-spectrum sun protection product that protects your skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Oleosome Technology helps enhance SPF performance and combats moisture loss caused by prolonged sun exposure.
This lightweight formula helps neutralize damage and binds moisture to the skin without feeling greasy. The formula absorbs quickly, does not stick and is water-resistant for 80 minutes making it perfect for athletes and beach lovers.