Summers are here, and the time has come to ditch your winter creams for yet another layer of protection for your skin -the sunscreen. Known as Sunblocks, Sunscreen consists of various ingredients that really prevents your skin from the damage of sun rays. No doubt, they are a part of skin care regime from a very long time. There are ample reasons provided in the article which states why it is beneficial to use sunscreen.
Benefits of using sunscreen are:
1) Sunscreens act as a shield against the harmful UV rays which penetrates every time your skin is exposed to the sun. It is therefore advisable to use sunscreen every day. You may not notice the benefits now, but the advantage of using sunscreen is felt in the long run.
2) All of us love to have younger-looking, radiant, and healthy skin. And, this is one of the most convincing reasons to start using sunscreen. It shields your skin from developing signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines by slowing down the process.
3) Sunscreen helps in preventing tanning which is the major drawback of going out in the sun.
4) Sunscreen also helps in even the skin tone and maintain the skin texture as it prevents skin discolorations and facial brown spots.
5) There are some sunscreens are also available in the market which has moisturizing agents that keep your skin hydrated throughout the day.
6) Wise use of sunscreen also protects our skin from sunburn, redness, and itchiness.
7) It acts as a protecting guard against harmful ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) which harms our skin.
How to apply Sunscreen:
Sunscreens give effective results when used properly with the right guidance. Always apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you step out of the home. Make sure to reapply sunscreen on your exposed skin after 3 hours even if it is labelled “works all day”. Last but not the least, apply a generous layer of sunscreen on your skin to keep your skin nourished and healthy.
Use right sunscreen to protect your skin from sun rays in accordance with your skin type.While I started using sunscreen mainly for beauty reasons, this health benefits came as an advantage.Wear your sunscreen daily and over the days and months to shield your skin from the risk of various types of skin cancer.