sun, skin and spf
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are you sun smart? When it comes to causes of skin damage, premature ageing and uneven skin tone, exposure to ultraviolet radiation is at the top of the list. Rather than thinking about protecting your skin from the sun during the summer months or on beach holidays, consider the fact that we are exposed to harmful UV rays all year round - yes, even in the winter and when indoors!
the impact of UV rays on the skin UVA and UVB rays are present during daylight hours and both penetrate the skin triggering damage.
UVA(GEING) ultraviolet A penetrates deep into the skin and causes long-term skin damage, ageing and wrinkles
UVB(URNING) ultraviolet B causes surface level sunburn and visible redness
people who use an SPF 15 or higher show
24%
less skin ageing than those who don’t use sunscreen daily
ageing and skin cancer Both these rays cause damage to the skin. While your skin has the ability to repair some of this damage, the damage accumulates over the years resulting in premature ageing. Lines, wrinkles and dark spots become evident and worst-case scenario, this damage may lead to skin cancer development.
prevent skin damage and reduce skin cancer risk Up to 90% of skin cancers are preventable by adopting simple sun safe strategies. To defend skin from UVA and UVB rays, apply a Broad Spectrum sunscreen with a high or very high SPF rating (SPF 30 to SPF 50) on a daily basis. Adopting a daily habit of SPF application is the best way to prevent premature skin ageing.
Apply SPF generously to get the level of protection on the label. Around a teaspoon for the face and shot glass for the body. eapply every 2 hours when exposed for R longer periods and after swimming/sweating. Seek shade and protect vulnerable areas by adding a hat and sunglasses. Don’t forget to apply SPF to your ears and the back of your neck! Remember UV rays can penetrate glass. Consider SPF when sitting in the car or by a window. UV rays reflect off light surfaces such as snow, sand and water intensifying the exposure.
Dermalogica are proud to work in partnership with skin cancer charity SKCIN and offer thousands of Professional Skin Therapists funded training to support SKCIN’s mission of combatting rising skin cancer statistics.
Contact your Professional Skin Therapist either in-person or virtually for personalised skin advice and a prescription of the best SPF formulas for your skin. Many Dermalogica Experts have completed SKCIN’S ‘MASCED’ (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Early Detection) accredited courses which are designed to train professionals in how to spot the early signs and symptoms of skin cancer - training eyes to saves lives.