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It’s That Time!

• Posted by: Diane Dosaj on May 5th, 2011.

Its that time of year where we start spending more time  outdoors and hence exposure to the harmful effects of the sun.Ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB rays are the ones that can cause sunburn. UVA rays, which penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays, can lead to premature aging of the skin and also may suppress the immune system, which in turn can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. UVB rays cannot pass through glass (such as car windows), but UVA rays can.
Make sure the sunscreen you use has an SPF factor of at least 20 and that there is protection against both the UVA and UVB rays.
A“broad spectrum” sunscreen protects against both. In order to achieve broad spectrum coverage, make sure your sunscreens contain a combination of some of the ingredients below:
UVB

• octyl methoxycinnamate
• octyl salicylate

UVA

• avobenzone (Parsol 1789)
• oxybenzone
• ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
• menthyl anthranilate

UVA/UVB

• cinoxate
• sulisobenzone

Or if you have sensitive skin a broad spectrum physical blocker, such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide may be used instead.
Everyone should use an SPF of at least 15 for routine daily wear, even on overcast days—up to 80 percent of the sun’s burning rays pass through clouds. This holds true for both darker and lighter complexions. If you plan to be in the sun for an extended period, you should wear a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours.
Sun damage happens slowly over time and starts at an early age.so practice safe skin protocols and you will stay younger looking longer and reduce your chances of developing skin cancer

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