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Why should we use sunscreen daily

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What is a sunscreen  ?

Its made up of ingredients that can absorb the UVrays or reflect them away from your skin.They are of two types :

  • Physical sunscreen

  • Chemical sunscreen

What is SPF?

Its sun protection factor .its a unit of measurement of the protection you get from sun UVB rays .Its recommended  to choose sunscreen with SPF 30- 50 or higher .Do note no sunscreen can provide a 100% protection from the sun rays. So sunscreens should be reapplied after 3-4hrs Usually sun exposure is the hightest around midday.

What does board spectrum mean?

Different types of sun rays reach earth and among these UVA and UVB are the primary cause of skin damage and Skin aging .When you buy a broad spectrum sun screen It gives you protection against both types of sun exposures. Its elemental to choose a sun screen with broad spectrum protection. So that your skin experiences optimum protection from all types of sun damage. Sunscreen which provides broad spectrum protection comes with PA or protection grade which is specifically meant for UVA protection PA+ to PA++++ indicates the different level of protection you get from sun screens. Fair skinned people are more vulnerable to sun damage.

What are different types of sunscreen ?

There are two types of sun screens available in the market

Namely : PHYSICAL or MINERAL and CHEMICAL sunscreens.

PHYSICAL SUN SCREEN : means ,these sunscreens settles on skin’s top most layer and blocks the uv rays directly at the surface .They work by making the sun rays bounce back in the air .They contain zinc oxide and titanium oxide to facilitate the same.They leave a white cast on applied area.

What is chemical sunscreen ?

 These are made with ingredients such as AVOBENZONE, OCTOCRYLENE ,OXYBENZONE ,OCTINOXATE.

These sunscreens works as a sponge and absorbs the sunrays. They then convert the uv rays into heat and gives it out from the body ,so they donot harm our skin .They offer superior protection against UVA and UVB rays and don’t require reapplication in short intervals.

What are the benefits of using sunscreen?

Sunscreen is one of the most basic and important skin care products that one should use daily. It performs the primary function of protecting our skin from the unwanted harms of uv rays and also prevents many skin problems caused due to the sun.It gives ;

  • Young and wrinkle free skin
  • Decreases the risk of skin cancer.
  • Treats hyperpigmentation.
  • Reduces skin inflammation.
What are the side effects of not wearing sunscreen ?
  • 1.Sun burns
  • Telangectasi         
  • Actinic keratosis
  • Squamous cell carcinmoma
  • Basal cell carcinoma etc.
How to use sunscreen?

The general rule of thumb says that you should use half a tea spoon of sun screen for your face and neck. You just have to cover two or three of your fingers with sunscreen, Dot it over your face and gently massage it, just makes sure your face as well as your neck is covered and well protected. Make sure to apply sun screen 20 -30 mins before heading out of your house and  your makeup should be applied over it.

How of should i apply?

When you are in sun for a long time ,its essential to reapply your sun screen every 2-3hrs . This makes sure you are well protected from the harmful rays of the sun. If you are concerned about your health effects ,the safest choice is a so called physical sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide .These are only sunscreen ingredients that a FDA say are generally recognized as safe &effective .These are better choice for sensitive skin. Physical sun screen donot get absorbed in your skin. Apply liberaly and reapply every 2-3hrs.

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