How Important Is The Sunscreen In This Summer

How important is the sunscreen in this summer

Beat the heat

• Now that the scorching sunlight is finally upon us. The prompt hazard of too much sun is sunburn. And its causes skin damage, tend skin to dry & dull. I always keep telling my family, friends about the benefits of wearing sunscreen. But there are a lot of people who brave the scorching sun without applying sunblock. Aren't they heard about skin cancer...!!!
• Overexposure to the UVA and UBV rays causes sunburn, premature aging of the skin, In addition, UVA rays are liable for photosensitivity reactions and also provide to skin cancer.
• UVB rays are mostly active from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and are most liable to suntan, skin damage and skin cancer development.
• UVC rays could not reach the earth’s surface coz they are filtered by the ozone layer.

Do you know about Melanoma ??

• Melanoma is usually, but not always, a skin cancer. But Melanoma is considered as the most dangerous type of skin cancer.  This melanoma begins in the melanocytes. Most of these cells still produce melanin, so melanoma tumors are normally brown or black. But melanomas can also seem tan, pink or even white. Research says that around 90% of melanoma cases can be caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight. 

Sunscreens

How to choose your perfect sunscreen:

• Choose a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum which gives protection against UV-A and UV-B rays and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. 
• Do some Research before buying any brand. Read product labels and ingredients very carefully. 
• Look for a waterproof brand for this humid weather. Buy a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, oxybenzone those minerals  block the sun’s UV rays so that they work faster than any chemical sunscreen ingredients. Avoid those brands which contain para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) if you have a sensitive skin.
• If you have oily skin or sensitive skin uses a  nongreasy, water-based  sunscreen.
• If you think more expensive means better, then you are wrong. Although an expensive brand may smell good or feel good is not certainly more powerful than a cheaper one.
• Be aware of the expiry date of the brand because some ingredients might humiliate overtime.

When to apply sunscreen:

• Apply sunscreen liberally before being on the sun. Wear it to all your bare skin to avoid skin damage.  It normally  takes 20 minutes  to absorb the sunscreen into your skin to  protect you from the harmful sun rays. If your skin is unprotected it can burn. Don't forget to reapply sunscreen after every 3 hours or after swimming.
• Protect your skin by wearing a hat, sunglass, covering clothes and remember to take an umbrella when you step out.

How to apply sunscreen:

• Choose your suitable brand of sunscreen, must has an SPF of 30 or higher, and non-greasy, and is water resistant, and gives broad-spectrum coverage, which will protect you from UVA and UVB rays....
• Apply a generous amount of sunscreen to uncovered parts of your body 
• Use at least 1 tablespoon of sunscreen (of at least an SPF30) on your face, and more or less 2 ounces for your body. Unless you apply a thick layer of sunscreen on your skin. After that, you’re probably getting an SPF 10 out of your SPF 30. Be careful when you are applying the sunscreen around the eyes.

Enjoy the summer