Love Your Skin? SPF Is a Must-Have

There’s nothing quite like lounging in the sun. But without the proper SPF protection, relaxing sunbath can lead to the sun’s UV rays damaging your skin. And if a few bad sunburns don’t bother you, consider this: according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, having five or more sunburns can double your risk of developing melanoma. It’s one of the reasons why more people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S.A. than all other cancers combined.

But what if you like the look of getting a tan? Do it using a proper SPF. Those UV rays can age your skin prematurely. It’s called photoaging and it happens when sun exposure dries the skin, thickening the epidermis and slowing down cell renewal. This means skin can be dehydrated and look older, more wrinkled, with dark spots and leather-like texture.

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Want lots of sunshine and beautiful skin? Remember these tips to avoid UV exposure:

• Use an SPF sunscreen, on your face and body, every day, all year long, even on overcast days.
• Limit mid-day exposure when the sun is at peak intensity (Noon – 4pm).
• Wear clothes with sun protection—so don’t forget your hat and sunglasses.
• Say NO to tanning beds! Tanning indoors raises the risk of skin cancer.

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SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and the number beside it indicates how well the sunscreen protects the skin against sunburn. It is not an indicator of how long you can stay out in the sun, rather, it indicates how much longer it takes untanned skin to start to redden with sunscreen applied compared to how long it takes to start reddening without it.

To get the SPF number, a simple formula is used. The number of seconds it takes a patch of skin to slightly redden when covered in sunscreen is divided by the number of seconds it takes to slightly redden when there is no sunscreen applied. Say it took 300 seconds for skin to burn with sunscreen, and 10 seconds to burn without it. 300 is divided by 10, which is 30. The SPF is 30.

Using bug spray or lotion with sunscreen has several benefits. First, it saves time and effort by combining two essential products into one. This means that you can protect yourself from the harmful UV rays of the sun while also repelling pesky insects. Second, it is more convenient to carry around a single product instead of two separate ones, especially when traveling or spending time outdoors. Lastly, using bug spray with sunscreen can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to purchase separate products. Overall, combining bug spray with sunscreen is a practical and efficient way to protect yourself from both the sun and insects.

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References: Avon online https://www.avon.com/blog/beauty/319/Why-SPF-is-Important-For-Your-Skin?rep=tkolodziej

Australian Academy of Science: https://www.science.org.au/curious/people-medicine/what-does-spf-rating-really-mean

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