Don’t Forget to Put on Sunscreen,
Right?
A little info about the Sun:
There are 2 types of UV rays from the sun UV-A rays
and UV-B rays. Both types of rays can cause tanning and burning. UV-A
rays go much deeper into the skin and can cause more damage (aging,
wrinkles, and cancer). UV-B rays produce very beneficial Vitamin D, which
is necessary for good bone density. UV-B rays are also much less damaging
to the skin than UV-A.
If I don’t use sunscreen I am going to burn right?
The risks of sun exposure have been overblown; however, if
you have ever gotten a sun-burn you know that too much sun, can damage
your skin. What is less well known is that for many years, sunscreens only
protected you from the potentially beneficial, vitamin D producing UV-B
rays, while letting through skin-damaging UV-A light. In situations where
you must be out in the sun long enough to burn, be sure to use a product
that protects against both UV-A and UV-B rays.
What type of sunscreen should I get?
When shopping for
sunscreen, it is important to find one that uses physical blockers of the
sun, instead of chemical blocks. You do not need to go higher in SPF
number than 30. The number just indicates the amount of time that you can
be in the sun before reapplication, not necessarily that it is protecting
better. Also, the higher the number usually means more chemicals and the
skin can end up getting a chemical burn instead of a sunburn. If possible
try to use a product that puts on the label that it
protects against both UV-A and UV-B rays.
Make sure your sunscreen blocks the
UV-A rays. Make sure your sunscreen uses physical blocks, not chemical
blocks. Visit the following links for examples of a good sunscreen
products to use:
secure.myarbonne.com
mercola.com
What can I do to protect myself naturally from the sun?
* Wear a hat to cover your head & neck
* Wear light, light colored long sleeve shirts/pants
* Avoid the sun at its peak 10am - 2pm
* Use a sun umbrella for shade, especially at the beach or at an outdoor
event
