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Summer is here, and we are ready to go to the beach to get some suntan to look fabulous (as we think). As a matter of fact, there is no such a thing as safe tan, and unfortunately, more and more studies show that there is no such a thing as safe sunscreen either. You might think that sunscreens protect against skin cancer. Well, they do protect against sunburn, as for cancer…It depends.

Everything we eat goes to our bloodstream, everything we apply to our skin will be also absorbed into our bloodstream. Did you notice how many chemicals regular sunscreens contain? Studies show that the longer sunscreen chemicals are left on the skin, the more they will be absorbed into the body, and it means we’ll get more toxins, which is very dangerous for our health.

If we have a good immune and eliminative system, we can handle the extra exposure to toxins. Otherwise, we need to detox from time to time not to become a toxic dump. But what about our young children who have less well-developed processes of elimination, and have a larger surface area per body weight than adults? Do they need more chemicals in their bodies?

As for me, I don’t use sunscreens because I try to stay out of sun from 11:00am till 4:00 pm. and wear a hat or try to be in the shade. When my son was young, I didn’t let him be out in the middle of the day in the direct summer sun. People don’t realize that even if they use sunscreen, they still should avoid too much sun -everything in moderation is the best policy.

Here are some healhty tips on how to protect our skin from sun damage:

1. If we do need sunscreen, we have to look for better and healthier alternatives. Two nontoxic solutions are the sun blocking minerals zinc oxide (studies show that only clothing and zinc oxide totally block UVB and UVA rays) and titanium dioxide. They are supposed to be safer products. You might be interested in sunscreen products with micronized zinc oxide as the only active ingredient.

2. We can use oils from our kitchen such as Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive and Peanut oils as well as rich in cinnamic acid, Walnut Oil, Raspberry Oil, Avocado Oil, Pomegranate Oil, Jojoba Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, Coffee Butter, Shea Butter. All of them have UV protection and damage repair properties and provide natural protection from the sun. You can find a lot of modern sunscreen products which incorporate many of these oils and butters.

3. We shouldn’t eat carrots, celery, parsley, parsnips and limes before we go to the beach. Studies show that these vegetables contain psoralens, chemicals that may make you unusually sensitive to the sun.

4. We shouldn’t use skin-care products that contain citrus essential oils, especially bergamot (Citrus bergamia). They might increase the skin’s sensitivity to light and cause skin discoloration or rashes.

5. We should apply a thin coat of yogurt, sour cream, kefir or aloe-vera gel to reddened areas to help reduce inflammation and cool and moisturize our skin if we did get sunburn.

Studies show that even if you use a sunscreen and don’t get burnt, ultraviolet light will still suppress your immune system. Choose the right sunscreen product using common sense and exploring your options – the one that offers least harm is the best. And never forget that an old fashioned way- a big hat, sun glasses and a shade from a nice large tree- might be the best natural protection.

Chances are, you or someone you know developed wrinkles uncommonly early. An entire industry centered on skin-care products, anti-aging creams and wrinkle moisturizers has been born from the eternal pursuit of getting rid of those wrinkles. While some people are genetically predisposed to aging more quickly than others, most simply receive too much unprotected exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. Indeed, one of the most effective ways to prevent wrinkles is to use adequate protection from these rays.

While we can’t avoid growing older, there are steps we can take to ensure our skin looks as youthful as possible as the years progress. There’s no need to be resigned to looking older than your years while frantically applying creams and moisturizers to smooth the wrinkles. In this article, you’ll discover how the sun’s rays can cause wrinkles to develop early and what you can do to protect yourself.

The Effects Of Radiation

The ultraviolet rays that emanate from the sun travel with varying wavelengths. They’re classified into multiple sects. While UVC rays are typically soaked up by the atmosphere before doing any damage to our skin, UVA and UVB rays are not. UVB rays are largely responsible for sunburns. They affect the outer layers of skin but don’t penetrate much deeper. However, the radiation from these rays can cause skin cancer over time. UVA rays penetrate much more deeply. While both types of ultraviolet rays can cause wrinkles, UVA rays work more efficiently to accelerate your skin’s aging process.

How Sunscreen Offers Protection

Using a sunscreen protects you from the radiation within the sun’s ultraviolet rays. An effective sunscreen contains a variety of ingredients that can either absorb or block these rays. For example, Anthelios sunscreens have an ingredient called Mexoryl. This ingredient contains an agent called ecamsule that can absorb and release the ultraviolet rays as thermal energy. By releasing these rays, ecamsule can provide a veritable shield that prevents the radiation of the UV rays from causing your skin to age prematurely.

Choosing A Sunscreen

You’ve probably noticed that sunscreens have an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number. This number reflects the level of UVB absorption provided by the product. The higher the number, the more protection it offers. Most people buy sunscreens based solely upon the SPF. However, doing so can give a false sense of security because the SPF only measures the level of protection from UVB rays. Remember, UVA rays are more efficient in causing wrinkles. Unfortunately, there’s no way to measure and assign a number based upon UVA protection. When you’re buying sunscreen, you should make certain that, like Anthelios sunscreens, it contains Mexoryl. The agent ecamsule within Mexoryl offers protection against the sun’s UVA rays.

Planning Ahead To Avoid Wrinkles

It’s not a mystery that the sun can be damaging to our skin. It can cause your skin to age more rapidly and develop wrinkles sooner than normal. Doctors and dermatologists have been telling us this for years. The key is knowing how to protect yourself. It’s not simply a matter of choosing a sunscreen with a high SPF. You need protection against both UVB and UVA rays. Look at the ingredients. The sun protection you choose for your skin will determine how smooth and youthful your skin looks as you age.

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Just sharing everything I know about sun protection. Hope it’s informational….

Products that I’ve mentioned:
1. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55
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