Why You Should Wear Sunscreen
1. Shields From Harmful UV Rays
The continuously depleting ozone layer has put us at a higher risk of getting affected by the harmful rays of the sun. While you do need the sun for your daily dose of Vitamin D, it does not imply that you should put your health at risk! Sunscreens are critical products that protect you from the harmful UV rays.
2. Prevents Premature Aging
All of us love to have younger-looking, radiant, and healthy skin. This is one of the most convincing reasons to start using sunscreen. It shields your skin from developing signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines, sunspots, hyperpigmentation, photodamage, and dry skin. Studies reveal that people below the age of 55 who used sunscreen had 24% lesser chances of developing these aging signs than non-sunscreen and occasional sunscreen users.
3. Reduces Skin Cancer Risk
While people started using sunscreen mainly for beauty reasons, this health benefit comes as an advantage. Wear your sunscreen daily and over the days and months to shield your skin from the risk of various types of skin cancer, which can be life-threatening for women as their age increases.
4. Lowers Blotchiness on The Face
Apply sunscreen liberally on your face to prevent the onset of that irritating blotchiness and eruptions of red veins. This can also prevent the onset of acne and other sun rays-induced damages caused by sun over exposure.
5. Prevents Sunburns
Sunburns can thin the skin, making it more transparent, and bruises become more visible. Your skin may experience repeated attacks of peeling, swelling, redness, hives, and itching. This is due to UVB rays, responsible for sunburns. The blisters can escalate the risk of skin cancer. A study published in ‘Annals of Epidemiology’ in August 2008 suggested that recurring occurrences of sunburns could actually put you at a higher risk of lethal melanoma. So, apply sunscreen and stay safe.
6. Prevents Tanning
Tan is healthy. However, what you should be aware of is that while you are sunbathing to tan, you are at the risk of being harmed by the harsh UVB rays. Choose a sunscreen that has a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) 30 to prevent tanning induced by UVB. Make sure you reapply sunscreen every two hours, especially if you have sensitive skin or apply it just after your exercise, as sweat could wash away the protective coating.
7. Enhances Health Of The Skin
The essential skin proteins, such as collagen, keratin, and elastin, are protected by sunscreen. These proteins are required for keeping the skin smooth and healthy. Make sure your sunblock has titanium dioxide in it to help reflect UV rays away from the skin and protect the activity of these proteins.
8. A Good Cosmetic Option
Nowadays, you get sunscreens that also double up as creams. Just apply it and leave it on. If you have dry skin or sensitive skin, make sure you reapply it every now andthen for better safety of your skin.
9. A Wide Assortment
There are countless variants of sunscreens available in the market today. Plus, they come at affordable rates. You also can get sunscreen recipes online that you can prepare at home, making them even more cost effective.
10. You May Not Have to Reapply after a Swim.
Most of the sunscreens or sun blocks available these days are waterproof. This enables you to enjoy yourself in the water, without burning yourself
11. Sunscreen Offers Better Protection than a Full-Sleeved Dress
You cannot safeguard yourself from the sun by wearing a full-sleeved dress. Did you know that a cotton dress, particularly when damp, offers zero protection from the harmful rays of the sun? Just apply a generous amount of sunscreen under the dress as well.
Few factors that you need to keep in mind while picking up the sunscreen:
1. Always read the ingredient list and make sure your sunscreen contains the following:· Titanium dioxide, Octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC), Avobenzone (also parsol) and Zinc oxide
2. Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion or gel that is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. Such sunscreens will shield you from ultraviolet rays, both A and B, while safeguarding you from rashes, cloggedpores, acne, and sunburns.
3. Choose a sunscreen that is waterproof and comes with a minimum SPF of 30.
4. Always apply sunscreen half an hour before you come into contact with the sun.
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