If you respect yourself, then for goodness sakes....PROTECT YOURSELF! Why wear sunblock? Gee, don't be an ass, think about this one? How much do you truly care about your body? I say it all the time, it's the only house you'll ever have so why not take care of it and protect it from everything harmful? We all read about it and know how the sun is quite dangerous as are regular visits to the tanning salons. When outdoors, sunblock should be used to protect
your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays
provide humans some benefits including the induction of vitamin D
production in the skin, but these rays can also be harmful. Too much
exposure to UV rays can result in sunburn and even sun poisoning.
Repeated excessive exposure can lead to skin cancer. Those who spend
time in the sun are encouraged to use sunblock products in order to
avoid skin damage. I love the sun and the beach, BUT after having had Melanoma 5 times out of the last 11 year, I've learned how to take better care of my skin. From your head down to your toes, and especially your lips, boobs and nose...be safe and protect your assets!
How can I avoid the harmful effects of the sun?
Staying out of the sun is the best way to avoid sun damage, but most of us go outdoors regularly. So when you go outside, take these precautions:- Most importantly, always wear sunscreen. You should put it on every day. Make it a habit, such as brushing your teeth.
- Try to avoid sun in the middle of the day, from about 10 am to 3 pm. The ultraviolet rays, which cause sunburn, are strongest during this time.
- When you do go outdoors, especially for long periods in the middle of the day, wear protective clothing. Long sleeves and slacks, as well as a wide-brimmed hat, help protect your body against the sun's harmful effects.
- Wear sunglasses that filter UV light.
Who should use sunscreens and what does it do?
Anyone who spends time outdoors should use a sunscreen. This includes:- men, women, and children
- people who tan easily and those who don't
- fair-skinned and dark-skinned people; people who already have tans and
- sunbathers, gardeners, and skiers.
- If you don't listen to me, listen to Lady Gaga who said recently, "Something that is good for my skin, and everyone's is sunblock and I bring it everywhere: “I don’t tan my face because it’s bad for wrinkles,” she added.
- Sunblock is a product specifically formulated to absorb or reflect ultraviolet rays. A sunblock (or sunscreen) is usually labeled with an SPF (sun protection factor) rating. In general, the higher the SPF the more protected you are from UV rays. For instance if a product has a rating of 15, you can stay in the sun 15 times longer than the normal amount of time you could spend without burning. If that time was one minute, you could stay out 15 minutes. Some sunblock products have an SPF rating of 50 or more.Wear sunscreen every day, even on rainy days or on days you stay indoors, because UV rays still penetrate through clouds and windows. People think that you only need to wear sunscreen when it's sunny, but UV rays are present regardless of whether you see the sun or not.
Ingredients
The
ingredients used in a particular sunblock depend on who is
manufacturing it. Basically, two types of ingredients are used, either
chemical or physical agents. Chemical sunblocks absorb ultraviolet
radiation while a physical sunblock reflects the UV rays away from your
skin. Among the chemical agents used is avobenzone andoctyl salicylate.
Common physical agents used are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Some
products use both types of agents. When choosing a chemical agent
sunblock, look for one that uses several chemical agents because a
single agent protects against only a narrow segment of the ultraviolet
spectrum.
Types
Sunscreen
exists in many forms including creams, lotions, gels, oils and sprays.
No one type is better than another, so users should find a form they
like. Check the ingredients, both active and inactive, when choosing a
sunblock. Test a small area of skin with a new product before applying
it everywhere. Be aware that many sunblock products contain PABA, a
chemical to which some people are allergic. Look for specially
formulated sunscreens for your face and other sensitive areas. There
are also some lip products and hair products that contain sunscreen.
Benefits
The
main benefit of sunblock is, of course, preventing ultraviolet rays
from penetrating the skin. This is important in preventing burns and
blistering. In addition, sunblocks can help minimize the "aging" effect
sun exposure has on the skin, which includes wrinkles and a "leathery"
appearance. Many sunblock products provide a moisturizing effect on the
skin. A good sunblock also allows people to spend more time
out-of-doors than they could without the protection.
Warnings
It
is quite possible to be allergic to certain chemicals in sunblock, so it is
essential to find one that suits your particular skin. While sunblocks
are effective in combating ultraviolet rays, many only protect against
the burning UVB rays and do not stop UVA rays that affect the deep
layers of the skin, causing aging and the possibility of developing
melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Another warning that
should be heeded is that for sunscreen to be effective it must be
applied in liberal amounts and reapplied frequently! Protect the girls, cover up and reapply the sunscreen as directed. You owe it to your body and your beauty to protect what the man upstairs gave ya!
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