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Boost your sun protection with these tips:
​Stop putting sunscreen to the side, and make it a top skincare priority! So, of course. We are advised to use around a full shot glass worth of sunscreen all over our exposed body parts. You can also focus on specific areas such as your face and thighs, providing you do so generously. Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection, wear wide brimmed hats, Seek shade or stay indoors during peek sun hours and wear protective clothing.
Sunscreen
You want protection from two types of ultraviolet rays: UVA and UVB. While they don’t penetrate as deeply as UVA rays, UVB rays play a bigger role in causing skin cancer. UVA rays can contribute to skin cancer as well but also cause premature skin aging and wrinkling because they penetrate deeper portions of the skin.
A sunscreen’s sun protection factor correlates to the level of protection provided against UVB rays. For instance, a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 protects against 97% of UVB rays. This level of protection is what’s generally recommended by dermatologists.
SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays. Sunscreens with SPFs as high as 100 are available for purchase, but they offer only minimal additional protection. To stay in the SPF sweet spot, stick to 30-50 SPF and make sure your sunscreen has not exceeded the expiration date or isn’t older than three years.​ As a rule of thumb, use 1 ounce of sunscreen — about one shot glass full — each time you apply it. Spread it on all parts of the skin that aren’t covered by clothing. Apply 15 minutes before you go outside. Reapply every two hours or more often if you’re getting wet or sweating.
Sunglasses
There are some qualities to consider when making a purchase of a new pair of sunglasses. Always think about the following before you buy, whether your new pair are new or second hand. Your eyes and vision will thank you for it.
Choose a pair with UV 400 rating
The best sunglasses for eye protection are those with a UV 400 rating. These filter out between 99% and 100% of UV rays, making them the very best sunglasses to protect your eyes. It’s important to check that the sunglasses you buy have this rating if you want to get the benefits of this protection and ensure you are absolutely shielded from potential eye damage.
Stay Shaded
While sunscreen is a key tool, there are other ways to prevent sun damage and skin cancer.
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Seek shade, carry a sun umbrella and stay out of the sun when UV radiation is the strongest, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wear sunglasses with UV protective coating to protect the skin around the eyes and lower the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
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Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, wide-brimmed hats and closed-toe shoes. This is especially important for babies, since infants should not wear sunscreen until they are 6 months old.
Re-Apply
Sunscreen and its benefits are gradually becoming widespread knowledge with the growth of skin-protection products in the already saturated skincare industry. If you haven’t used it before, you may have come across it, heard about it, or watched a commercial or two centered around it. In any way, we are sure you have a small idea of what this photo protective product is.
Sunscreen is a photo protective skincare product. In basic terms, this very essential product is used on the skin to protect it from damages caused by sunlight, usually by ultraviolet (U.V.) rays, like aging and skin cancer. It is a topical product, meaning it is applied to particular areas on the surface of our skin — areas most exposed to sunlight.
We know after hearing all this ‘sunlight’ talk, you may assume sunscreen is only for those really hot, extra sunny days, or even more specifically, days at the beach. This couldn’t be further from the truth. No matter the weather — hot, warm, cold, or even really cold — the sun always comes out. This means there is always the presence of U.V. rays, although the intensity may vary. Therefore, you should never leave the house without your sunscreen.