Send For The Sunscreen!
Summer is officially here which means more time in the sun. Here are some facts and tips to help you stay safe not only all summer, but all year around.
THE FACTS
Sunlight is made up of UV rays, waves of light that comes from the sun and is invisible to the naked eye. There are three types that can be easily broken down like such:
UVA = causes the breakdown of elastin and collagen, which causes the skin to sag aiding in the aging of skin
UVB = causes the skin to burn
UVC = only reaches the earth’s surface through holes in the ozone layer
UVA rays (long waves) are powerful enough to penetrate both clouds and glass
They are present during all daylight hours throughout the year. For UVB rays (short waves), they do not significantly penetrate glass, but they do reflect off both snow and ice double exposing you to their harm. UVB rays are most prevalent during the months of April and October between the hours of 10a.m. and 4p.m.
Excessive exposure to UV radiation can cause genetic mutations in the body causing skin cancer. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer once in their lifetime, and despite your skin tone or ethnicity, everyone… everyone is at risk of developing skin cancer.
We know, it’s a lot of information but we need you beauties to be informed! Skin cancer is a very serious issue, but with these tips and some of our favorite sunscreen products, we will help you get all the protection you need!
THE TIPS
There are two types of sunscreens on the market right now. Physical and chemical. Physical sunscreens work by reflecting UV rays off top of the skin and because they filter UVA and UVB rays they’re considered broad spectrum. Chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin and can take up to 30 minutes to take effect. Those with sensitive skin tend to like a physical sunscreen being that it doesn’t penetrate the skin. While those with deeper skin tones might prefer a chemical sunscreen due to the fact physical sunscreens tend to leave a gray cast.
To keep it simple, just remember the number 2! Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, use up to two ounces on the body (one shot glass full) and replace your sunscreen every 2 years!
Simple enough, right? Right! Here are so of our best sunscreen for all your sun care needs!
Best In Overall Body
- Supergoop Antioxidant- Infused Sunscreen Mist with Vitamin C Broad Spectrum SPF 50
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Use a SPF between 30 and 50. Anything lower will not give you the protection you need, anything higher will cause you to neglect your skin and not apply every two hours.
Best For Face
- Murad Invisiblul Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++
- Shiseido Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 42 for Face
Both sunscreens can be used on all skin tones without the fear of making face complexions appear ashy. Also, if you use a face treatment serum that allows your dark spots and age marks to diminish, using a sunscreen is vital. Using a product like Clinique’s Even Better Serum, and not using a sunscreen will reverse the treatment making dark marks appear darker.
Best in Beauty
Either one of these products can be applied directly over makeup, giving you the protection you need and helping your makeup to last all day.
Lips & Hands
- Sugar Lip Treatments SPF 15
- Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream SPF 15
- Deborah Lippmann Rich Girl Hand Cream SPF 25
The first signs of aging can be seen though our hands and lips, these are two of the most common places we tend to forget when we apply sunscreen.
