11/05/2026
FYI โผ๏ธ Dahil ayaw natin sa false claims โ๐ป
Honestly, the difference between SPF 30, 40, and 50 is actually smaller than most people think.
SPF 30 blocks about 97% of UVB rays
SPF 40 blocks about 97.5%
SPF 50 blocks about 98%
So even SPF 50 is NOT double the protection of SPF 25 or SPF 30. The increase becomes smaller as the SPF number goes higher. ๐ค
What matters MORE is:
โ๏ธ applying enough sunscreen
โ๏ธ reapplying every 2-3 hours
โ๏ธ using broad spectrum protection
โ๏ธ consistent daily use
A properly applied SPF 30 can protect better than an SPF 50 applied too thinly. ๐ค๐ค๐ค
SPF rating = UVB protection
Meaning, ito yung measurement kung gaano ka napo-protect ng sunscreen against UVB raysโฆ the rays mainly responsible for sunburn, skin redness, and skin damage from direct sun exposure. โบ๏ธ
Now, iba naman si PA rating. โจ
PA = protection against UVA rays
(UVA = โaging raysโ)
These are the rays linked to premature aging, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, collagen breakdown.
Japanese system/category yung PA rating:
โข PA+ = some UVA protection
โข PA++ = moderate
โข PA+++ = high
โข PA++++ = extremely high UVA protection
So ideally, your sunscreen should have BOTH:
โข SPF - UVB protection (sunburn)
โข PA - UVA protection (skin aging/pigmentation)
Kaya kapag naghahanap kayo ng sunscreenโฆ
DAPAT:
โ๏ธ SPF tested
โ๏ธ Broad spectrum
โ๏ธ May PA rating
โ๏ธ Registered and properly tested talaga
Because claims are easy to printโฆ but proper sunscreen testing matters MOST. ๐
Add ko lang din pala:
SUNโSCREENโ siya, not sunโBLOCK.โ ๐ค Because thereโs NO product that can completely block 100% of UV rays. Kaya mas accepted na ng FDA ngayon yung term na โsunscreenโ since it helps FILTER or SCREEN UV rays, not totally block them. Yun lang, Bye! ๐ค
