Denver Skin Care Blog | Dr. Serota
Denver Skin Care Blog | Dr. Serota
Serving Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, and the Northern Colorado Area
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Are You Protected From The Sun?
If you had to choose only one thing to apply to your skin everyday the choice should be sunscreen. Sunscreen is the most powerful anti-aging product on the market! It makes sense to say that the best treatment for wrinkles is to avoid getting them in the first place. Unprotected sun exposure causes over 90% of wrinkles. Genetics do influence how much a person will age, but up to 90% of the wrinkles you currently have on your face are probably due to sun exposure. It can be even worse here in Colorado due to high altitude. Meaning we are much closer to the sun! Nobody like wrinkles, but that's not the only negative thing the sun can do to your skin. Unprotected sun exposure can also cause skin cancer. Most skin cancer can be prevented. You may decrease your chances of developing skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles by following these tips:
- Use a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 or higher. Sunscreens that say "broad-spectrum" can protect the skin from ultraviolet A and B (UVA and UVB) rays.
- Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going in the sun.
- Apply the sunscreen to all the skin that will be exposed to the sun, including the nose, ears, neck, scalp and lips. Sunscreen needs to be applied evenly over the skin in the amount recommended on the label. Most sunscreens are not completely effective because they are not applied correctly. It usually takes approximately 1-2 fl oz to cover an adult's body.
- Apply sunscreen every 2-3 hours while in the sun and after swimming or heavy sweating. The SPF value decreases if a person sweats heavily or is in water. Anytime there is water on the skin it reduces the amount of protection the sunscreen provides. The effectiveness of sunscreen is also affected by the wind, humidity and altitide.
- Use lip balm or cream that has SPF 30 or higher to protect your lips from getting sunburned or developing cold sores.
- Use a higher SPF at higher elevations or in tropical climates.
Remember to include sunscreen to your daily skin care routine and you will be on your way to healthier, younger-looking skin.
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