Smear, smear, smear … we all know that unprotected sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. But did you know that these blissful warm rays also age our skin? Yes … you read that correctly: wrinkles, pigmentation spots and reduced elasticity are caused by the sun for about 90%. Do you want to keep your skin fit and vital for as long as possible? Then start today with a layer of sunscreen on your face! Apply preventively, you’ll learn. 😉
It even turns out that existing skin aging symptoms are slightly reversible and diminished by daily use of sunscreen.
TIP: Don’t forget to oil hands and neck, these body parts are rather easily forgotten.
Fact or fable? Sun damage occurs after prolonged sunbathing
You can probably guess: this is a fable that a lot of us still believe in. Unfortunately, the reality is not so rosy. Every ray of sunlight has an effect on your skin, even when you are not lying in the sun for hours. A walk in the park or an afternoon of shopping in your favorite city gives your skin a lot to contend with.
Moreover, there is also the risk of cumulative damage, in other words, the damage accumulates.
Fact or fable? uv-A rays exist even without sunshine
This is a fact! Is there any reason at all to apply sunscreen when the sun is not shining? The answer is YES! When the uv index is 3 or higher, it is important to lubricate. Always smart to protect your skin, even below 3. Is it cloudy or is it winter? Even then uv-A rays reach you, so lubricate! uv-A is a silent creep, you don’t see or hear it, but it penetrates deeper than uv-B! Hence “A” stands for aging and “B” for burning.
Aging, why? So uv-A rays don’t warn you, but are responsible for wrinkles and pigmentation. Is this really that important? YES, YES, YES! Sunlight consists of about 95% uv-A and about 5% uv-B. So you don’t see the majority until you experience a negative effect!
Fact or fable? Only uv-A and uv-B are culprits
Wrong – this is a myth. Not only uv-A and uv-B are culprits, the infrared part of the sunlight spectrum also increases free radicals in the skin. Simply also called infrared A. Even our daylight causes changes in certain skin types. Why is this? We haven’t evolved that far… This part of the light won’t be blocked because current filters in sunscreen don’t protect against it. But not to worry … positive news because antioxidants arm the skin against this! So sunscreen products with antioxidants are highly recommended. Do you use other products with antioxidants? This will give you an optimal effect!
Fact or fable? Only uv-A and uv-B are culprits
Wrong – this is a myth. Not only uv-A and uv-B are culprits, the infrared part of the sunlight spectrum also increases free radicals in the skin. Simply also called infrared A. Even our daylight causes changes in certain skin types. Why is this? We haven’t evolved that far… This part of the light won’t be blocked because current filters in sunscreen don’t protect against it. But not to worry … positive news because antioxidants arm the skin against this! So sunscreen products with antioxidants are highly recommended. Do you use other products with antioxidants? This will give you an optimal effect!
Fact or fable? Air pollution doesn’t help your skin
That’s right! Pollution also has an effect on your skin. But how can this be? Dirty air causes an oxidation process in the skin, free radicals are formed and inflammatory factors are created. In a nutshell; rapid skin aging. So protect your skin! Apply sunscreen with extra antioxidants. Besides yourself, you also need to keep your skin in good condition. Don’t forget to cleanse!
