During summer, we spend a lot of time in the sun. It doesn’t look like a terrible thing at first glance. A warm climate makes outdoor activities more enjoyable (and easier). Exposure to the sun can cause short and long-term health effects, such as cancer and sunburn. Luckily, we have a sunscreen that provides protection to combat these effects.
Is sunscreen important, and which type is right for us? We have your answers. Our skin will receive the benefits of these items, but they are also crucial to our overall health.
Is UV radiation harmful? Can it be protected?
Our earth is exposed to ultraviolet radiation through the sun. UV radiation has a smaller wavelength than visible light, known as ultraviolet radiation. UV radiation is invisible to the human naked eye.
During prolonged exposure to the sun, UV radiation can cause our cells to weaken. When these cells break down, they can’t function correctly, so the body wants to get rid of them. Have you ever noticed that your skin peels after tanning?
No matter what the weather, these rays reach the earth every day of the year. Therefore, even on cloudy days, we should protect our skin. In addition, some surfaces serve as a mirror, reflecting harmful radiation and, as a result, intensifying its effect. Windows, for example, expose you to UV rays.
What does sunscreen do?
Sunscreens come in a wide range of forms, such as creams, lotions, and oils, and they often contain several different blocking ingredients.
The effects of sunscreen include:
- Prevent UV radiation: Sunscreen minimizes the level of damage to the skin, prevents UV radiation from penetrating the skin, and helps reduce the risk of skin diseases such as skin cancer, …
- Avoid premature aging: In sunscreen there are several ingredients that help protect the skin from the aging process, prevent wrinkles, and create bright, radiant skin.
- Reduces the risk of sunburn: Sunscreen can prevent the skin from darkening, sunburn, and reduce the risk of skin melanoma.
Prevents dark spots: Sunscreen can prevent dark spots, acne, melasma, freckles – the things that make the skin ugly. - We recommend broad-spectrum sunscreens (that protect against UVA and UVB rays) and sun protection factors (SPF) of 30 or higher. Therefore, your moisturizer isn’t going to cut it.
Which sunscreen is best for you based on your skin tone?
Your first and most important step is choosing a sunscreen that is right for your skin. A general rule is to remember that lighter skin requires higher SPF.
People with fair skin and red or light hair are most susceptible to sunburn. Their skin is generally covered with freckles, so they get sunburned more quickly while tanning more slowly. Choose a sunscreen with at least SPF 60.
If you do not have freckles, but your skin is still on the light side, and your hair is lighter, you don’t need SPF that high. Choose a sunscreen with a lower SPF.
In addition, darker-toned skin would benefit from a lower SPF, such as 30, since it is less sensitive to UV radiation. The darker skin means it’s less likely to get sunburned, but it can still happen to anyone!
Best use of sunscreen
The use of sunscreen is safe and can prevent skin cancer and premature aging. If it’s not applied correctly, it’s not as effective as it could be.
Use sunscreen before spending time outdoors. The texture takes approximately 15 minutes to penetrate your skin and protect you. You can burn your skin if you wait until you are in the sun before applying it.
It is also important to apply a thick layer of sunscreen. We require about 20 ml of the product per application every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating to remain protected when you’re outside. Those who get sunburned don’t use enough sunscreen, don’t reapply after spending time in the sun, or use an expired product. You are constantly exposed to the harmful UV rays of the sun.
Overall, sunscreen should be our best friend throughout the year. You can healthily enjoy the sun by wearing it, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays.
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