I had microdermabrasion and the lady said I need to use a moisturiser with an SPF?

Question

I need to know what the is and what is the best one, from places like boots, UK. Thank you people.

Answer 1

There are loads to choose from. Go to Boots and get one that has SPF of at least 15 and check for the UVA star rating on the back - I like to get the ultimate 5 star.

The cheapest and award winning is the Boots own brand  - Soltan - facial one - it's less than a fiver and usually on a buy one get one free offer.

Answer 2

Hi,

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. Fair skins and skin that has had treatments like microdermabrasion should use at least factor 15, possibly higher. The treatment makes your skin temporarily thinner and less able to protect itself. Rather than a moisturiser with SPF, I would suggest you use a proper sun cream, I would go for one of these with at least SPF 15:

http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...

Answer 3

it's just a facial lotion with sunscreen. probably you will want to buy one with an SPF 30 or so to use after a microderm, i'm not really familiar with that particular brand, but they are fairly easy to come by.