SKIN CARE ARTICLE: Eight Sun Care Tips You Don't Want To Miss

Eight Sun Care Tips You Don't Want To Miss

Sun care is really about sun protection... Proactive attention to this approach is the best anti-aging skin care measure you could possibly take... Whether you are fourteen or forty.

So, what do you need to know?

To begin with, here are eight QUICK KEY TIPS that address both issues of health and beauty and get you on your way to smart sun care:

Sun Care Tip #1: Over exposure to ultraviolet light is the cause of skin cell structural breakdown, and other physical deterioration.

When skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays, both UVA and UVB rays stimulate melanin production which results in the "tan" we see. What we don't see is the increased activity of free radicals which breakdown the internal building blocks of the skin and the deeper down demise of collagen, the connective tissue of our skin responsible for maintaining support and elasticity.

Sun Care Tip #2: Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen for effective sun protection.

Research indicates that UVA rays are responsible for skin cancer and visible sun damage like skin breakdown, wrinkling and pigmentation problems. Whereas, UVB rays are behind sunburns.

Sun protection includes the application of proper SPF Broad Spectrum sunscreen or sun block (shielding both UVA and UVB rays), wearing protective clothing, (do not forget your hat) and UVA/UVB lens filter sunglasses. Re-apply often when out in the sun.

Sun Care Tip #3: Make sure your broad spectrum sunscreen has these proven ingredients, they are also natural.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ZINC OXIDE which are physical sun blocks (reflect ultra violet rays).

*These ingredients are proven to cover the full UVA/ UVB spectrum (not just part of a ray spectrum).

Sun Care Tip #4: SPF or Sun Protection Factor indicates protection from sunburn or UVB rays.

This tip is reinforcing the important choice of a broad spectrum sunscreen, so ensure your sunscreen also protects you from UVA.

Sun Care Tip #5: Doubling your sun protection factor, does not necessarily double you sun protection.

With regards to SPF number, 15 provides about a 94 % shield from the sun's UVB rays. To double the SPF doesn't double your protection. In fact, an SPF of 30 only increases your shield to approximately 97 %. From there, higher SPFs provide only tiny percentile increases in protection, but you do start to build on the number of ingredients which can possibly irritate your skin.

Sun Care Tip #6: The American Academy of Dermatology says regular use of sunscreen before the age of 18 is very significant to lowering chance of skin cancer.

It is estimated that by the time we reach about 18 years of age we will have received 80% of our lifetime's sun exposure. Research is showing us that if we wear sunscreen with an SPF of 15 regularly prior to the age of 18, the risk of "certain skin cancers" will be reduced by 78%.

Protection for Children is an essential daily measure so make sure you are covering all the bases in protecting them, check out the essential ingredients to sunscreen etc.

Sun Care Tip #7: Sun protection goes beyond the use of sunscreen.

Beyond the regular use of a proper SPF broad spectrum (shielding both UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen or sun block. Proper sun protection also includes wearing protective clothing, UVA/UVB lens filter sunglasses and limiting direct sun exposure during its peak daytime hours (10am to 4 pm).

Sunglasses look great, but more importantly; they are invaluable protection for your eyes from the sun. Make sure that yours have the sun protection features they should.

Sun Care Tip #8: The only "safe" tan is a fake tan.

Since the change in skin color we call a tan, is actually a reflection of sun damage, there really is no safely acquired tan...unless you use sunless tanning lotions. There are some fantastic formulations that effectively produce the look of a real tan.

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