Sunscreen myths - and 50% off Timeless Secret Sunscreen

(5) comments Friday Jan 08, 2010 at 02:12 pm posted by Sheila

Think you don’t have to wear sunscreen in the winter?  Check out these sunscreen myths and learn why it’s just as important to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays in winter as in summer, whether it’s cloudy or sunny.

Myth #1
If it’s cold or cloudy outside, you don’t need sunscreen.
This isn’t true.  Up to 40% of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation still reaches the earth when it’s completely cloudy.  UVB rays are the primary culprit behind the sunburn; UVA rays penetrate the skin deeply and are associated with wrinkling, leathering, sagging, and other photoaging effects, as well as increasing your risk of cancer.

Myth #2
Wearing sunscreen can cause vitamin D deficiency.
Few dermatologists believe (and no studies have shown) that sunscreens cause vitamin D deficiency.  Also, vitamin D is available in dietary supplements and in foods like salmon, eggs, enriched milk, and orange juice.

Myth #3
80% of your sun exposure happens when you’re a child, so it’s too late to do anything now.
A recent study showed that we get less than 25% of our total sun exposure by age 18.  Since adult Americans are living longer and spending more leisure time outdoors, the prevention of ongoing skin damage continues to be an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Myth #4
You only need to apply daily sunscreen to your face.
It’s just as important to protect the other parts of your body that are exposed to sunlight as it is to protect your face.  The skin on your body is just as susceptible to the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. You always get a better idea of a woman’s real age by looking at her hands or neck because there is not much cosmetic procedures can do to hide the damage in these areas.  Make sure to apply sunscreen daily to your hands, your shoulders, and your décolletage if they’re exposed to the sunlight to avoid the risks of skin cancer and photoaging.  Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow the ingredients to fully bind to the skin.

Myth #5
You only need to wear sunscreen if you’re outdoors. 
Even if you’re indoors most of the day, only spending brief periods outside, you aren’t fully protected, because UVA isn’t blocked by most windows in offices and cars.  So it’s just as important to wear sunscreen indoors as outdoors.

By wearing sunscreen, you can lower your risk of developing skin cancer while helping your skin stay younger-looking longer.  To protect your skin from the sun, buy a high-quality product with an SPF of 20 or higher, check its ingredients to make sure it offers broad-spectrum protection (meaning it offers protection from both UVA and UVB rays), and decide whether it works better for everyday incidental use or extended outdoor use.  Once you choose the right sunscreen, use it the right way.

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