Block Out the Sun

The heat is killing me making me take numerous showers to keep cool. The scotching sun makes my whitening regime difficult. My arms are getting darker and darker. I was glad to come across this article in the papers 2 weeks back. :D
Keypoints from article

• Apply sunscreen 20-30 min before stepping into the sun to allow it to be totally absorbed by the skin
• UVA rays are mainly responsible for causing skin ageing
• UVB rays are responsible for causing skin cancer
• PA ratings protect against UVA rays, while sun protection factor (SPF) protects against UVB
• The higher the SPF number and the more plusses are after the PA rating, the better the protection
• The "teaspoon" rule: apply at least half a teaspoon (2.5ml) of sunscreen to each of these areas - the face, neck and either arm (don't forget your ears and back of neck which are often neglected); apply at least a teaspoon (5ml) of sunscreen each to the front of chest and abdomen, your entire back and legs
• Reapply and reapply: reapply every 2 hours (it's true!!), especially if you are out in the sun
• Stay indoors between 10am and 4pm when UV rays are at their strongest
• Wear protective attire such as hats, caps and long-sleeved clothing (not very sensible in this hot weather :( ) or use an umbrella to minimise direct sun exposure. (Don't forget to protect your retinas - Wear your sunglasses.)
  

Also bought a SPF 103 PA++ sunblock at SGD1.95 for 6ml! What a steal. :) The bottle is very small but makes carrying it around a breeze. Thus, I can reapply as needed. The sunblock can be used for face and body but I use it only on my body. It is a watery liquid solution and it does not have any smell. The liquid makes it easy to spread especially across the thighs.

Sunplay Super Block SPF 130 PA++ UVA/UVB
For size comparisonIsn't it a tiny bottle? The price is worth it though as a full size bottle of about 37ml cost almost SGD18. It's stated that the water-like texture is extremely light and smooth on skin which helps prevent premature aging.