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Best Ways To Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

*Sun damage can cause many problems, the highest being skin cancer and other symptoms such as age spots and sun burns. While there is emphasis being put on skin cancer, many still do not follow the regime that they should in order to protect themselves from sun damage.

*Sunscreen
When going out in the sun and even everyday one should wear sunscreen, for everyday use a sunscreen of SPF 15 should be worn. For sunny days and at holidays wearing a higher SPF is better. This will protect you from the sun’s rays but will also allow you to get a tan. Always apply sunscreen at least half hour before going out into the sun and make sure to top up regularly especially when swimming. Use products that are natural as some sunscreens contain many chemicals, aloe vera based sunscreen and zinc is a great natural way to protect your skin.

*Antioxidants

Sunscreens are great for protecting the skin against damage, however antioxidants will up the anti against the sun to make sure it can block out the most sun rays as possible to your skin. Vitamin C creams will protect your skin from the sun’s rays; it can be worn underneath sunscreen as a barrier from the sun.
Going out during specific times of the day will enable you to protect yourself from sun damage, midday is when the sun is at its highest and thus one should minimise going out at that time. When going out one should also wear hats to protect one’s face from the sun. Also clothing that is light and airy which covers up your body from the sun’s damage will stop the sun rays from damaging your skin. Furthermore, shady areas let you leave the heat for a while and relax.

*Sometimes it is inevitable and one will get sun damage, however using the right products after will help minimise the damage and repair your skin. After sun lotions and creams will help your skin repair itself and soothe any burns. Also scrubs are a great way to rejuvenate the skin, however make sure that they do not contain ingredients such as lemon which will make your skin more exposed to the sun’s rays; this also goes for all other products contain ingredients which make the skin prone to sun damage.
Make sure to always keep your skin protected against sun damage all year round, especially in the summer and when in hot holidays.