Interesting facts about Sunscreen

Globe Medicine - Many think when the weather was overcast during the day, is safe for the skin without the use of sunscreen. Because the air cloudy during the day, sunlight will not damage the skin. However, in any situation, during the day, you should wear sunscreen.There are some interesting facts of the sunscreen you need to know.

A good sunscreen should be able to protect you from skin damage, skin aging andskin cancer prevention. This is especially important when you are going to do activities in the Sun. Some things that may not be considered important to note that youcan optimally use sunscreen.

Extra Sunscreen ingredients are destructive
In sunscreen, ingredients are sometimes added oxybenzone and ocyinoxate that served to counteract the effects of the Sun. But apparently, these materials can cause skin irritation and hormones that are present in the body. Other regular content added is retinyl palmitate which is another form of negative Effects of vitamin a. it is the womb can cause abnormal tissue of the skin.

Sunscreen does not protect from UVA
SPF 15 or SPF 30 — you may often see this label when buying a sunscreen. The figure shows his ability to protect from UVB rays that can cause skin burn. The sun itself consists of UVA and UVB RAYS. UVA is what often cannot be protected with the use of sunscreen. Bad effects of UVA is can cause skin aging and skin cancer. To get protection from UVA, select sunscreen containing titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and avobenzone.

The Meaning Of The SPF
Sunscreen labeled SPF 30 (Sun Protection Factor) does not mean will protect you 2 times than the use of SPF 15. So too with sunscreen labeled SPF SPF 50 or 100. The fact is that number is the ability of sunscreen filters out UVB RAYS. SPF 15 can filter out 93% of UVB, SPF 30 filters 97%, 98% of the SPF 50 filters, SPF 100 and up to 99%.A difference that is not up to 2 times the labeled SPF is written. Select the correct use is depending on your skin type. If normal skin can use SPF 30 whereas klit sensitive can choose a sunscreen with a higher SPF content.

Expired Sunscreen
Despite the expiration date of your sunscreen hasn't arrived. Not necessarily the sunscreen is still safe to use. The average time until expiration is sunscreen for 3 years, but it if you save it appropriately. Sunscreen should be stored at a cool temperature.Let it sunburnt while you're at the beach or pool can lead to sunscreen to be corrupted. Put it in a bag can protect the sunscreen.

Natural Sunscreen
Tomato, guava, grape and watermelon is a fruit that is good for the skin because ofthe content of likopen. Cooked tomatoes will produce more substances likopen. Likopen substance can serve as a natural sunscreen from the body. Consumption can help the skin more survive face the bad effects of UVA and UVB rays. Nevertheless, the protection of sunscreens that protect from the outside still required when you do activities in the Sun.

How To Use Sunscreen
When you use a sunscreen does not mean you have been fully protected. This does not mean you can sunbathe long in the Sun having been using sunscreen. These facts can help you to choose the appropriate sunscreen.
Apply a sunscreen in a sufficient amount and smeared again every 2 hours or if the body many diaphoretic or if you have been out of water while at the beach or pool.Water and sweat can make a brand of sunscreen terbilas from the body. More secure to protect the body, it can wear protective clothing, hats and wherever possible avoid activities under the terik-teriknya of the Sun during the day.