Sunscreen, How Necessary Is It?

This is a quick reminder that sun protection really is an important step in your skincare routine all year round.

No matter your Fitzpatrick  , you definitely need daily SPF protection not only in the summer but all year round.

Why all year long even when it’s cold and cloudy ?

The sun’s rays are always shining even when you don’t see or feel them. The UVBurning rays are obviously most prevalent during the summer months. But what about the UVAging rays? Those are the rays that you don’t see until one day you look in the mirror and …Yikkes, all of a sudden you notice fine lines and dark pigmentation that is causing an uneven skintone !!! You may even notice a bit of slackness a.k.a sagging.. on your once plump eventoned skin.

It’s definitely a copout and a myth that everybody is doomed to look like a wrinkled old hag when they turn fifty!! The actual truth is ,the sooner you start to add this simple yet important step into your skincare routine, the better!!

As a licensed professional, I recommend an SPF of 30 or higher on a daily basis. There are generally two types of sunscreen, chemical and physical. The chemical sunscreen absorbs the UV radiation and converts it into heat that is then released from the skin. The physical sunscreen sits on top of the skin and reflects the UV radiation away from the skin.

Whichever type of sun protection you choose , just remember that you will need to use it on a daily basis to really see the benefits of protecting your beautiful skin over time. 

If you are interested in hearing more on this interesting topic, check out this very informative podcast episode on the Biohacking Beauty Podcast on Spotify. Also available on Apple Podcast .

Aida.

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