Why Sunscreen/Sunblock is so Important?

Why Sunscreen/Sunblock is so Important?

:: Hello there Have you ever  thought why is Sunscreen/Sunblock is so Important? here is why, Repeated sun exposure accelerates the skin aging process and increases the risk of developing skin cancer, which affects over a million people in the United States every year.  Approximately 80% of skin aging is extrinsic, meaning that it is caused by external, environmental factors.  Of that 80%, 80%-90% is from unprotected sun exposure alone.  Clinical studies have documented SPF 29 or greater significantly reduces the development of premalignant keratoses, incidence of skin cancers and other photosensitive conditions.  ::

::From Alternatives Skincare Newsletter Summer 2009::

Now Here are some of the are several Smart Reasons to Use Sunscreen, and they include:

• Avoiding Sunburn – Everyone knows that sunburn hurts. You might not know how debilitating sunburn is until you have one, but the temporary affects you feel and see usually have consequences that linger into the future. Sunburn is strongly connected with serious types of skin cancer, and it also increases a person’s risk for melanoma. Children are at a higher risk of being sunburned, and taking care of their skin at a young age will lessen the risk of skin cancer in the future.

• Maintaining Youthful Appearance – Besides the health benefits we see with sunscreen, there’s a vanity reason to rub it all over your skin. The sun damages our skin causing wrinkles, age spots and premature aging. If the risk of skin cancer doesn't convince you to use sunscreen, maybe the ability of it keeping you looking younger will. Additionally, many cosmetic companies today produce sunscreen built-in to their cosmetics so that you take care of two issues at one time! 

• Help With Prescriptions – Some of the medications we take make our skin extremely sensitive to the sun’s UV rays. This makes allergic reactions and sunburn more likely to happen. When you buy sunscreen, check with your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you are taking so that you make the best decision possible.

Everyone should be wearing sunscreen. Even though some people are at a higher risk of developing cancer because of their genetics, any ethnicity can get skin cancer. People with darker complexions think that the additional melanin keeps their skin protected from skin cancer, but this is not true.

Whether young or old, sunscreen benefits every single person. The next time you hear someone complaining about being smothered from top to bottom with sunscreen, you can explain the benefits.

A few quick tips to keep in mind:

• When the sun is brightest, between 11:00 – 3:00, try spending more time in the shade.
• Always wear a t-shirt, sunglasses and hat when out in the sun.
• Use a sunscreen with at least a SPF15 (and higher is better), along with a good UVA protection.

Stay safe and play safe in the sun by using a good sunscreen product.

:: I HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL FOR YOU GUYS::

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Article: From Alternatives Skincare Newsletter Summer 2009

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