We all know the incredible benefits of wearing sunscreen and staying in the shade. Sunscreen not only combats premature aging but also fights cancer. So why are we not wearing it?
Who doesn’t love the idea of getting a golden tan and enjoying the good weather (who can blame us when it rains for most of the year)? Did you know that we should be wearing sunscreen all year round? There are many amazing benefits of sunscreen.

3 Amazing Benefits of Sun Screen

Every year more than 100,000 new skin cancer cases are reported in the UK alone. The risks of not wearing sun protection are incredibly high, but these risks can be minimized. With the continuous use of sunscreen, you can limit your chances of being one of those numbers.

Sunscreen is one of the only products that help keep your skin looking healthy, youthful, and protected against those nasty ultraviolet rays that can harm your skin. Incorporating sun protection into your skincare regime is crucial. We checked in with IMAGE Skincare to understand the benefits of sun cream and why we all need to use it every day.

The Healing Properties of SPF

Sun exposure is the number one leading cause of skin aging, and yet 67% of people in the UK don’t use enough sun cream. Only 3 things in life can cause significant aging to the skin; time, lifestyle, and the sun. The risk of damage through sun exposure can be combated with the use of a good SPF.

Many of us wear sunscreen throughout the summer months while relaxing on the beach. It would be best if you used sunscreen every day, regardless of the weather.

If you need some extra convincing to introduce this product into your skincare routine, then look no further. When properly applied and implemented, SPF protection can have visible benefits to your skin’s health.

 

Helps Fight Visible Signs of Premature Aging with the Benefits of Sunscreen

We all strive for youthful, radiant skin, but overexposure to sunlight can increase the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can prevent all this with the benefits of sunscreen.

When UVA (deeply penetrating) and UVB (surface burning) rays contact your skin, an unpleasant burning and unsightly redness can occur; that damage that appears beneath your skin is proven to age the look of your appearance. One of the main benefits of SPF is how the product minimizes the penetration of UV rays onto the skin and stops these signs of aging.

Sunscreen Reduces Risk of Skin Cancer

Sunscreen combines active ingredients that help prevent the sun’s UV radiation from reaching your skin. Research has shown that wearing an SPF 50 daily reduces melanomas and can delay their onset. Melanomas, which develop from uncontrolled melanocyte cells (these make melanin, the pigment that darkens skin), are the most aggressive skin cancers.

Helps To Keep Your Complexion Looking Bright and Even

Using sunscreen daily helps protect your skin from hyperpigmentation and dark spots due to the harmful reaction that happens when UV rays hit already pigmented skin. Sun protection helps to reduce this reaction from happening and, in turn, creates a beautiful, even complexion.

Choosing The Sunscreen Right For You

There are so many sun creams and moisturizers on the market today. How do you know what works best for your skin type? Experts recommend choosing SPF 30 or higher. Even if you aren’t taking a swim, a water-resistant sunscreen will stay on longer while you’re sweating. If you are doing any extensive outdoor activity, choose an SPF of 50 or higher to ensure you remain protected.

Mineral VS Chemical

Mineral or physical sunscreen blocks and scatters rays before they penetrate the skin, the minerals within sit on the skin’s surface and deflect UV rays.

The Mineral SPF is preferred over the chemical sunscreens for many cause it is less likely to irritate sensitive skin and starts protecting your skin immediately after application.

Chemical sunscreens absorb the UV rays before damaging the skin and offer protection against UVA and UVB rays.

It tends to be thinner and easier to apply, leaving little or no white cast making them friendly for all skin types. However, chemical sunscreens take 20-30 minutes to start working after application, so this needs to be considered for each lifestyle.

Everyone Should Wear Sunscreen, All Day, Everyday

Sun protection should be used by everyone, all day, every day. From children to millennials to the older generation, sun protection is the one product that needs to be included in your daily routine.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that sun protection is that you only need to use it during the summer months; however, this is incorrect. The ozone layer is thinner during the winter months, providing us with less defense against the sun.

When incorporating SPF into your skincare routine, the most important thing to remember is to apply it daily, and your skin will thank you.

It may seem like a chore, but sun protection is a miracle worker for your skin, and we couldn’t live without it.

Guest Blogger,

Alexzandra

Edits By: Karen Forgy

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