Why I Use HIAS?

Why I Use HIAS? | I hope everyone knows a fact that sunscreen is to be worn anytime, whether you are out and about or even simply just chilling at home.

WAIT?

Even at home?

Is this true or just a marketing trick to get people buying more sunscreen?

According to KEK Medicine of USC, even when one has no intention of going outside of his/ her home - one may still be harming one's skin and upping the rates of skin cancer even one did not wear sunscreen, indoors!

But I have installed glass throughout my home - there's no way the any could get inside my home - one might say. The fact is while glass effectively blocks most UV rays, it does not block all of them in equal measure as there are 2 types of UV rays - UVA and UVB. 

UVB rays are the principal cause of sunburns and linked to most skin cancers - they are much stronger and can directly damage the DNA in skin cells. 

The glass that you though are protecting you (at home, office or car) is design to block most UVB rays - but it does not offer protection from all UVA rays. Even when one is at home, 'safely' indoors, whenever one is standing near the window, one still runs the risk of exposure to UVA rays and potential skin damage!

So there you have it guys. Wearing sunscreen even one is indoor is not a myth - it is a must!

And me being a guy who loves running outdoor and any other outdoor activities, wearing sunscreen is a MUST. I have been going through the racks/ cabinets at the malls looking for the right sunscreen for me. So, what do I look for when I choose my sunscreen?

• It could be scented, but mildly scented. I don't want to be a walking/ running perfume counter while doing outdoor activities
• I prefer cream and could be used anywhere - face and body alike. Much cheaper as I don't have to buy different creams for different body parts
• Preferably waterproof - I don't want to ruin my look and clothes with the cream running down my face and body when I sweat.
• No white cast, please. This is another important factor - I have encountered some sunscreen that made my face two shades fairer than my neck! And people could spot the differences from miles away.
• Fast absorbance - so that I will not be spending lots of time rubbing it off hahaha.

As if sensing that I have been looking for sunscreen lotions to stock up, I came across HIAS Whitening Lotion - a locally made product that checked all my checklist, and some!

Still skeptical, I decided to try the lotion during my walks, run, at home, and while outing. Did I like it? Was it any good?

My review on HIAS WHITENING LOTION

Price: RM49.90/ pack of 50 ml. That's quite affordable for lotions with SPF50. 

Range of usage: Very versatile. I used it on my face, hands, and necks - any part that is visible when I was outside of my home. And when at home, I rub the lotion all over my face and body. As it absorbs fairly quickly, I like it that it does not leave any white cast upon application. 

Stickiness: Not sticky at all. It absorbs very quickly with no oily stain at all. 

Waterproof: Yes, it is. Now, I could run/ walk/ enjoy my outing in peace with no guilt that the lotion will stain my clothes. 

Scented: It is mildly scented with rose. The scent stays but I love it that the scent is not overpowering or strong. 

Will I use it as my makeup base: Probably no because I prefer to use my moisturizer as my makeup base - but that's my preference and also because of the fact that my skin is very sensitive and I don't want to suddenly introduce other skincare product onto my skin. But one can use it as one's makeup base as it also contains Vitamin C & Vitamin E. 

KKM approved: Yes, it is. 

Where to get HIAS Whitening Lotion: Just contact them via Whatsapp (+6017 2422 362) or view it's IG (HIAS)

HIAS Whitening Lotion could be your next skin best-friend. I know it is mine now - I bring HIAS everywhere in my bag.

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