A guide to Sunscreen

I know so many people who believe they don't have to wear sunscreen.  When I ask them why they don't use any they say 'It has never done anything for me.  I always get sunburn anyway.  So what's the point?'.  So what is the point?

There are 2 types of Sun Rays UVA and UVB.
            UVA- Ultra Violet A Ray
            UVB- Ultra Violet B Ray

UVA is the most damage causing.  This is the leading cause to aging.  UVA causes 90% of all wrinkles.  OUCH!  It also causes cancer.

UVB is what causes a sunburn or tanning.  However this also can cause cancer.

To protect your skin you need SPF.  SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor.  SPF protects against UVB rays.

Here is a guide to how much SPF you need and how often you need to apply it:

PA is UVA Protection.

         PA+ is the least amount.

         PA++ is the medium amount.

         PA+++ is the largest amount.

When you are shopping for a Sunscreen make sure you are getting both in one sunscreen.

Also there are 2 types of sunscreen Chemical and Physical.

    

Chemical acts like a sponge that absorbs the sun rays here are some of the ingredients often found in these sunscreens:

          Octylcrylene, Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone,   Momosalate, Melioplex, 4-MBC, Mexoryl sx and xl, Tinosorb 5 and M, Uvinul T 150, and Uvinul A Plus.

Chemical sunscreens do not have a white cast and have a natural finish but can irritate sensitive skin.

Physical shields the sun rays here are some of the ingredients often found in these sunscreens:

          Titanium Dioxide, Zink Oxide.

Physical sunscreens have a white cast and are recommended for sensitive skin.

                                                                                                          xoCrystal