If you think it’s oil or dust, think again. The sun actually causes the most damage to your skin! It not only causes it to age more rapidly, but also contributes to the growth of tumors with prolonged exposure to UV rays. Vanity aside, the risk of skin cancer should be reason enough to wear sunscreen everyday.
Some tips:
- you also need to wear sunscreen on cloudy, overcast days.
- use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15. The American Academy of Dermatology says that anything below this is worthless. If you have fair skin, or regularly spend more than 30 minutes at a time in the sun, go for a higher SPF. Use this guide to determine your skin type.
- expired sunscreen loses its effectivity. Always check the expiration date on the bottle.
- it’s important to get all the exposed areas of the skin. Certain areas, such as ears, are often missed.
- if you have a young baby below six months old, always keep him/her out of direct sunlight.
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