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There is no arguing the fact that sunshine is one of the most
important ingredients for the ultimate summer experience, but that
"healthy glow" of summer is deceiving; further, it is decidedly
unhealthy.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most sun exposure
occurs before the age of 20, when the skin is more vulnerable.
Sunburn is caused by Ultraviolet Radiation (UVA, UVB and UVC rays).
Skin, whether light or dark, can and will burn given enough sun
exposure. Though we often see no immediate damage or scarring to
the skin, you may rest assured that there is a price to pay in the
long run: overexposure can cause most forms of skin cancer as well
as many signs of skin aging.
According to leading authorities on UVA & UVB rays, people
should stay out of the direct sun from 11 a.m and 3 p.m., when 70%
of the harmful ultraviolet radiation occurs. Babies up to 6 months
should be shielded from the sun entirely and should only be exposed
to minimal amounts of sunscreen.
In order to protect our skin, we need to wear sunscreen daily on
all exposed areas and avoid "baking" in the sun. Additionally, when
we know we will be enjoying an outdoor activity that doesn’t allow
us to be shielded from the sun, we should reapply our sunscreen
every two hours; for those enjoying water sports, sunscreen should
be reapplied every 30 minutes.
Sunscreens are not all created equal. The rank of a good sunscreen
depends on the ingredients, not the number on the bottle. The three
most effective ingredients are titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and
parasol. Use a sunscreen that is "broad spectrum" and at all cost,
avoid PABA.
You will see that Skin Deep the Body Spa carries a variety of
sunscreen and you will find that they all have at least one of the
effective ingredients I mentioned above. Using one of these
products will allow you to realize that you can enjoy the summer
months and protect the skin. Further, no longer does sunscreen have
to feel greasy or inhibit the application of make-up!
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