Sun protection is not just about preventing sunburn; it's about safeguarding🎉 your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation.
UV radiation from the sun con🤪sists of UVA and UVB rays, both of which can penetrate the skin an🙈d cause damage.
UVA💟 rays contribute to premature aging, such as wrinkles and sunspots, while UVB rays are primar🦩ily responsible for sunburn and skin cancer.
Prolonged exposure to UV radiation without a𒐪dequate protection can lead to skin damage, including sunburn, photoaging, and an increased risk of skin cancer.
The Role of SPF
The SPF number indicates how long it takes for UVB rays to redden the skin when using sunscreen compared to not using any sunscreen. For example, an SPF 30 sunscreen theoretically allows you to stay in the sun 30 times longer without getting sunburned than if you were not wearing sunscreen. However, it's essential to remember that SPF only measures protection ag🅠ainst UVB rays and does not account for UVA protection.
Sunscreens: Right Product and Correct Usage
S🐼unscreen formulati🔜ons consist of active ingredients designed to shield your skin from the sun's harmful UV radiation. There are two main types of sunscreen ingredients:
Physical (mineral) sunscreen ingredients, such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, act as a barrier, blocking and dis🔴persing UV rays before they can penetrate the sk🌠in, akin to a shield.
Chemical sunscreen ingredients, like avobenzone and octisalate, function by absorbing 🐎UV rays, akin to a sponge, before they can cause🌠 harm to the skin.
The "5 W's (& H)" of sunscreen offer valuable insights into its usage:
WHO: Ever🍌yone, regardless of age or skin type, should use sunscreen daily.
WHAT: O🌠pt for broad-spectrum sunscreen with ♑SPF 15 or higher for daily use and SPF 30 or higher for extended outdoor activities.
WHEN: Apply sunscreen daily, 30 minutes b♋efore sun exposure, and reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.
WHERE: Ensure complete coverage by applying sunscr💙een to all🌌 exposed skin areas.
HOW MUCH: Use one ounce (shot glass full) to cover the entire b꧃ody for each applic♋ation.
WHY: Sunscreen redu🌱ces the risk of skin damage and skin ꧙cancer by minimizing UV exposure.
Issued in Public Interest by Dr.Reddy's Laboratories LTD
