4 benefits of using Sunscreen daily

 4 BENEFITS OF USING SUNSCREEN DAILY


Getting into the sunny afternoon is almost inevitable especially in this part of the continent. Maintaining a healthy and glowing skin is also not underrated.How do we now put up with taking care of our skin and the sunburn as a result of effort to make ends meet? I can remember a friend of mine not wanting to run errands for her bosses at work to hide from the effect of the bright and shining goddess on her skin. I wouldn't blame her for her actions because sunburn is not child's play.

 The Ultraviolet radiation(UV rays) from the sun penetrates deep into the skin to damage our skin cells which causes an increase in blood flow around the affected area,creating this condition that consumes a lot of money and steals our glow. The UV rays could even cause skin cancer coupled with the fact that sunburns take time to heal. The only better way to prevent and get over with sunburns is to use Sunscreen daily which cannot be overemphasized.Sunscreens protect your skin by acting as a shield to prevent penetration of UV rays from the sun into your skin,the same way your white blood cells protect you from diseases.

    The benefits of using Sunscreen daily exceeds prevention of Sunburns but also does a number of wonderful things to your skin.

WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY YOUR SUNSCREEN ?



   Most people are confused about when they should apply their sunscreen. Your sunscreen should be applied after using your moisturizer and should be reapplied after every 30-50 minutes depending on the sun protection factor (SPF) value of your sunscreen.Assuming your sunscreen says SPF30, it means it would take 30 minutes for your sunscreen to wear off under the sun.This SPF is a key determinant of how many times you apply sunscreen daily.

A woman touching her skin



Here's 4 things Sunscreen would do to your skin;


  1. IT PROTECTS YOUR SKIN FROM SUNBURN AND INFLAMMATION

Sunscreen act as a shield and reflects UV rays away from your skin.Its like a bullet proof that stops the rays before it gets to your skin and cause damage.This action of the sunscreen leaves your skin ever glowing with an even tone and eliminates sunburn and inflammation that can come as a result of the sun.

  1. IT PREVENTS PREMATURE AGING

Yes! It's true. Looking younger with no wrinkles even at 60 is the newdeal.The sun rays that penetrates into the skin reduces the elasticity which causes wrinkles even at a young age.Trust me,you don't want to look 70 at 40 and the healthy secret is to apply your sunscreen daily and correctly.It keeps the skin firm due to some of it's ingredients such as titanium oxide which supplies necessary proteins ( Keratin, Collagen, Elastin) in large amount. The best way to go about it is to use your sunscreen daily not only on beach dates or during Outdoor activities.

  1. IT PREVENTS SKIN CANCER

The UV rays come in two types; UVA and UVB.Irrespective of the type they both have the tendency to cause skin cancer. So,tell me why you want to go about in the sun without your sunscreen. Those rays react with the skin cells, destroying  them and creating some new cancerous cells.They develop into skin cancer cells such as the squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma,etc. Big names,yh? Apply your sunscreen everyday and reapply when due.

  1. IT PREVENTS TANNING

Sunburns and Tanning are both as a result of the adverse effect of the sun but there is a clear distinction between them. Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin,it gets all red , itchy and painful while tanning is a result of an increased melanin level on a specific part of the skin that has been exposed to the sun. In simpler terms,the darker shade of your skin after being exposed to the sun is Tanning. Sunscreens block sun rays that might cause an increase in melanin level and keeps your skin even toned and healthy.


Other ways to protect your skin from the sun alongside Sunscreens;

  • Wear protective clothings like Long sleeves, Hats, jackets and loose clothing to protect your skin

  • Use big sunglasses to protect areas around the eyelid as they are sensitive to some chemicals that might be in your Sunscreen

  • Most importantly, Reduce your exposure to the Sun.

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