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The Role Of The Sun In Skin Care
Many people believe that the sun is a good contributor to ensuring good skin, but always be wary that the role of the sun in skin care can only be limited in ways that it actually can do more harm than good when one is not guided accordingly.
Vitamin D from the sun can be helpful for many, but it can only be left to that since we all know that we actually need to protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays, especially from prolonged ultraviolet radiation.
Here are some tips to make good use of sun exposure and avoid the dangers of getting too much of it.
Always make it a point to wear sunscreen formulated with a sun protection factor (SPF) of no less than 15, regardless if the weather is cloudy or not wanting to spend a lot of time outdoors, since this will help keep your body filter out ultraviolet rays that can be reflected on the earths surface.
Make sure to also reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours if you plan to go swimming or get involved in sports activities. Same goes even for sunscreen that is labeled waterproof. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
Also look for sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, especially those labeled with "broad spectrum protection" or UVA protection for formulation with an SPF of 15 or greater.
Select a sunscreen that is labeled "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic" to help keep pores clear and also prevents the skin from having pimples or acne.
If possible, stay away from the sun between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, which are the times of the day when the sun happens to be the hottest.
If staying indoors is unavoidable during these times, make sure to reapply sunscreen frequently and take indoor breaks every so often if you can.
One good tip in knowing when it is safer to be under the sun is when your shadow is longer than you are tall, but continue to wear sunscreen just to be safe.
Take note to apply more sunscreen with higher SPF when around reflective surfaces like ice, snow or water, since it intensifies the heat, as well as the ultraviolet radiation of the sun.
Some medications, like prescription acne treatments or birth control pills can increase a persons sensitivity to the sun, so make sure to ask your doctor if you are taking any or both of these treatments, as well as increasing the SPF of the sunscreen to use when exposed to the sun.
If you want the glow of a tan, try to fake it with self-tanners or salon tanning treatments to avoid the risk of getting harmful ultraviolet radiation. You may also want to avoid tanning beds, although manufacturers claim that tanning beds are free of UVB rays, they still use ultraviolet radiation that could also be harmful to the skin.
Never ever consider applying sunscreen on your exposed skin to be wasteful, since the cost of getting skin disease costs much more than several tubes of sunscreen.
Always make sure to give careful attention to children and do not hesitate to apply sunscreen on them, even double the frequency as you do on yourself. Children have more sensitive skin than adults and need it more than we do.
To avoid the risk of getting over exposed you may resort to going on a healthy diet that includes vitamin supplements, especially vitamin D and can be sourced from foods like dairy products, fish, oysters or fortified cereals.
Lastly, make sure to always go to a dermatologist whenever you feel something wrong in your skin, since skin cancer is very treatable when discovered early.
So make the most of the information provided in this article and understand the role of the sun in skin care.
BONUS : The Skin - The Largest Aging Organ
Today we will discussing the largest organ in the body, which is the skin. Skin is a huge indicator of a person's age. It makes up an average of six pounds of body mass. It is characterized for being elastic, sensitive, and durable. It's composed of three main layers, which are subsequently subdivided into sub-layers called tissues.
The uppermost layer is the epidermis. Homing the protein keratin, its role is that of protecting the under-layers of skin from adverse weather, water, high and low temperatures, and so on. Keratin is a hard protein, also present in nails and hair, utilized by the body not only for structure but for permeability control and heat protection. Also prominent in the epidermis is melanin, a protein responsible for giving your skin its pigmentation and tone.
While these are the main cells affected by aging, there are numerous other important cells on your skin. They migrate to the surface daily, sloughing off to be replaced by new, regenerated skin.
Beneath the epidermis is a layer called dermis. Its main function is to provide structural integrity and strength to the skin, as well as granting it and elasticity. Because the dermis must be so prone to stretching, it is comprised mainly of collagen and elastin.
The third and final layer is the hypodermis (from the Greek "hypo," meaning under, and "dermis," meaning skin). The hypodermis provides the skin's sensitivity (ability to respond to touch), as it connects the upper layers of skin with the body's glands and nerves. Below the hypodermis lies a layer of fat, useful for insulation and heat preservation.
Also found in the hypodermis for the purpose of temperature control are the sweat glands. These are found parallel to the sebaceous glands that reside right beneath the hair follicles.
Skin is as important to the body as any other vital organ. Especially when it comes to aging, how your skin looks is the first indicator of how old you really are. Stay tuned future newsletters to read all about how the skin ages and how to slow down its inevitable effects.
Today we will discussing the largest organ in the body, which is the skin. Skin is a huge indicator of a person's age. It makes up an average of six pounds of body mass. It is characterized for being elastic, sensitive, and durable. It's composed of three main layers, which are subsequently subdivided into sub-layers called tissues.
The uppermost layer is the epidermis. Homing the protein keratin, its role is that of protecting the under-layers of skin from adverse weather, water, high and low temperatures, and so on. Keratin is a hard protein, also present in nails and hair, utilized by the body not only for structure but for permeability control and heat protection. Also prominent in the epidermis is melanin, a protein responsible for giving your skin its pigmentation and tone.
While these are the main cells affected by aging, there are numerous other important cells on your skin. They migrate to the surface daily, sloughing off to be replaced by new, regenerated skin.
Beneath the epidermis is a layer called dermis. Its main function is to provide structural integrity and strength to the skin, as well as granting it and elasticity. Because the dermis must be so prone to stretching, it is comprised mainly of collagen and elastin.
The third and final layer is the hypodermis (from the Greek "hypo," meaning under, and "dermis," meaning skin). The hypodermis provides the skin's sensitivity (ability to respond to touch), as it connects the upper layers of skin with the body's glands and nerves. Below the hypodermis lies a layer of fat, useful for insulation and heat preservation.
Also found in the hypodermis for the purpose of temperature control are the sweat glands. These are found parallel to the sebaceous glands that reside right beneath the hair follicles.
Skin is as important to the body as any other vital organ. Especially when it comes to aging, how your skin looks is the first indicator of how old you really are. Stay tuned future newsletters to read all about how the skin ages and how to slow down its inevitable effects.
