THE PLACE UNDER THE SUN

Everyone is in love with summer. It is the sunniest season in the year. Despite on plenty positive moments which sunshine gives us it is necessary to remember how dangerous sun can be to our skin.

The sunlight consists of invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. When these rays reach the skin, they cause tanning and burning. Sunlight contains three types of ultraviolet rays: UVA, UVB, and UVC. The most agressive to skin are UVA rays.

 

 

These rays cause skin aging and wrinkling and contribute to skin cancer, such as melanoma. Because UVA rays pass effortlessly through the ozone layer (the protective layer of atmosphere, or shield, surrounding the earth), they make up the majority of our sun exposure.

 

Thats why it is so important to know how protect yourself from the sun skin damage.

 

• Choose the right sunscreen. Sunscreens come in lotions, gels, creams, ointments, and sprays. Use a sunscreen that:

 

      o Has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 or higher (Its necessary to use a higher SPF when you are near water, at higher elevations or in tropical climates).

 

     o Says "broad -spectrum" that protects the skin from ultraviolet A and B (UVA and UVB) rays.

 

   o Lip balm or cream that has SPF of 15 or higher will protect lips from getting sunburned or developing cold sores. 

 

• Protect the skin from sun damage with antioxidants. Even the best sunscreens don't block all of the sun's rays. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and grapeseed extract are important in protecting the skin from the sun's rays that do reach it. Use a vitamin C serum or an antioxidant skin cream underneath the sunscreen. 

 

• Nourish the skin from the inside. Eating lots of vegetables and low glycemic index fruits high in antioxidants is a great way of nourishing the skin from the inside. Its very important to drink a lot of pure water dayly (especially in summer).

 

Sunburn happens. Everyine should know how to repair the damage. Gentle scrubs help remove damaged skin cells and stimulate the skin to heal itself. Keep the skin moisturized, since well-hydrated skin functions better. Apply oils or nourishing creams that target damaged skin. 

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