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The importance of sunscreen

Discussion in 'Face & Skin Care' started by karuth, May 13, 2011.

  1. karuth

    karuth New IL'ite

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    Most of us think Sunscreen is for people with a light skin tone. But the fact is that people with dark skin tone,though with a little lesser risk, need it too.All skins have a risk of getting affected by exposure to harmful sun rays, the UVA and UVB. Exposure to UVB rays has an immediate
    (within 60 seconds) and harmful effect to the skin.You don’t notice UVA exposure but it is the main cause of skin cancer and wrinkles.​

    What to look for :
    1. sunscreen or a sunblock.(both have same effect though).
    Sunblock reflects the beams away from your skin.Yes, it means the sunblock is made of tiny reflective particles.The sunscreen ,as the name implies, sends them thru a screen to your skin. Those rays that escape have been altered in wavelength,so that they are no longer in frequencies that endanger the skin.
    2. SPF of 15 or 30. Usually more than 30 is not needed.Less than 15 is not recommended.
    3. Water resisitant. To be effective if you sweat.
    4. Moisturizers and Antioxidants in it are good.
    5.Organic Sunscreens are available. Powder,spray,stick sunscreens are available too. Powder is famous because it has lesser chemicals. Even talcum powder is better than exposing the skin with nothing applied.
    6.Lesser the ingredients IN IT, safer the sunscreen.
    7.Look for protection against both UVA and UVB. Broad spectrum protection is good.​

    Remember when applying :
    -Apply 15-30 minutes before exposure to sun.
    -Applying enough sunscreen is important.
    -Apply on any part of skin that can be exposed to sun.Be sure to include your ears and back of the neck.
    -Dont get tricked by a cloudy day. UV rays pass thru clouds.
    -For babies be sure the ingredient is only Zinc oxide.​
     
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  2. babyhopes

    babyhopes Bronze IL'ite

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    Good info!!Thanks for sharing:):thumbsup
     

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