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Sunscreen usage
What amount of suncreen should a person use on face and neck? And is it to be used even after 6 or 7pm when the sun is not present?? Does sunscreen protect from pollution as well??
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Depends on the grade of pigment skin.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos
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Dr. G L Sitara
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13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use 3gm per application over face and neck. Ideally apply once every 2 hours. There are few sunscreens which contain ingredients to protect from pollution.
Health Tips
if your face is dusty or oily. wash and reapply sunscreen. apply minimum of 3 times - 8am , 12pm and 4pm every single irrespective of outdoor or indoor, irrespective of climate outside
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