Sunscreen ! 5 Facts for Why You NEED to Use It !

 

As I am sitting here at work on my lunch break, admiring all of the lovely sunshine we are having today in Michigan, I cannot stop thinking about the importance it is for us to wear sunblock everyday of the year. So, in my recent research of sunblock, I came across these fun facts regarding sunscreen. I cannot stress enough about the importance of sunscreen application. So please continue reading to become more educated in the topic. And DON'T FORGET the most important thing to do regarding sunscreen is to REAPPLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY !!!

5 facts about the sun and suncreen:

5. Almost 90% of the visible changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. (Source: Skin Cancer Foundation) Even on a cloudy day, up to 80% of UV rays can pass through the clouds! (Source: American Academy of Dermatology)

4. There are two main types of UV rays: UVB (the chief culprit behind sunburn), and UVA (which cause fine lines and wrinkles, leathering, and sagging). The best sunscreens provide "broad-spectrum" protection, so they protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

3. Your skin's epidermis is literally paper-thin, so UV rays can pierce through it easily. UVA rays penetrate the deepest, all the way to your dermis, where blood vessels and nerves are found.

2. Thinking of getting a "base" tan before your beach vacation? Think again. There's no safe way to prep the skin for UV rays. Any time the skin tans, it's a sign of injury. The only safe way to spend a day at the beach is to use sunscreen and stay protected from the sun.

1. 70% of people know that the sun causes premature aging, but only 18% wear a SPF moisturizer as part of their daily skin care... are you one of them?


Two great products to try from Bioelements. Both have Broad Spectrum coverage and rub into skin easily and flawlessly, without that sticky residue that some sunscreens cause.


Check out Bioelements.com for more information and ordering.