Exposure to the sun is the major cause of skin damage. Too much exposure will cause sunburn and chronic exposure will cost photo-aging. You have a bad habit of packing your sunscreen only for the beach holiday, but you ignore the fact that the sun is up 365 days a year and you always need to protect your skin. The best way is to shield your skin from the sun is the daily use of sunscreen.
Here are some protection basics you need to practice all year around to help your skin give a chance of long term health.
Why sunscreen?
During summers, sunscreen’s importance can’t be understated as it keeps your skin protected from ultraviolet rays. Have you ever wondered why there is an SPF number on your sunscreen? It stands for Sun Protection Factor and ranges from 2 to 70. Basically, they measure a sunscreen effect against UVB rays and also measure the time you can remain in the sun before burning. So now you understand higher the SPF value more protection from sunburn.
It protects every skin type
If you are darker, the melanin present in your skin has natural protection from sunburn but that doesn’t mean you don’t need any more protection. People with fair skin type are more prone to skin cancer. Therefore, the usage of sunscreen is necessary.
Sunscreen is rub and run affair
You need to apply sunscreen at least 15minutes before you step out in the sun. If you are using waterproof sunscreen, it won’t wash away easily.
You won’t have Vitamin D deficiency
As sunscreen absorbs the UV rays and protects as well as neutralizes harmful effects of the sun. It actually forms a thin layer on your skin and reflect away harmful rays.
Protects you from even when it’s not that sunny
Few feel they don’t need the cream if it isn’t that sunny outside. For ultraviolet rays that tend to damage your skin, a small cloud means nothing as UV rays will penetrate with ease.