ITS SUMMER SOLSTICE-BEWARE OF SUN-BURN –KNOW YOUR SPF

I LIKE MY SKIN

Everyone knows the benefits of sunshine: it gives you the moral and stimulates the production of vitamin D. But beware, summer and winter, the sun is a false friend. Indeed, it is dangerous for your skin. Apart from the accelerated aging of the skin, repeated and excessive sun exposure, especially among younger people, can cause skin cancers such as carcinomas often mild and melanomas that are the deadliest cancers.

When I walk into the sunscreen aisle I always feel bit overwhelmed. So many numbers, so many acronyms (SPF, UVA, UVB,WTF?!), and so not sure what to look for… I figured many of you might feel the same way so I did a little research and put together this simple, no-brainer guide about SPF. While involved intensively in research my grandma scolded me……..What are you doing lil? I’m waiting for you for the evening walk. I just pack-up  my work and accompany my grandma for walk, while my mind was wandering with the idea of SPF and the things I want to share in WE.My grandma was telling me how they used to protected their faces using cotton cloth as veils on their faces etc.etc.

After half an hour of walk I was again indulged in my work………..

Any how as far as we people nowadays are concerned, aside from using retinoid creams and topical antioxidants, sunscreen is the most powerful ammo us to have against wrinkles and rough skin. While it’s smart to wear sunscreen when you know you’ll be outdoors (  shopping, brunching, what have you), it’s still important to wear it every day, even if you’re going to be indoors–no exceptions. Rain or shine, summer or winter, SPF is a must.

WHAT THE SPF IS ?

Over 80% of the signs of skin aging (such as pigmentation spots, wrinkles and sagging of our skin) are caused by UV rays. Effective protection against UVA and UVB radiation is particularly important to protect our skin. This is why the   Day Cream contains a sun protection factor of SPF 15 (SPF 15).

The sun protection factor indicates the number of times that we can multiply the amount of time we do not catch sunburn. When we expose ourselves to the sun without protection, we take a sunburn after a while. Depending on the skin type, this can vary between 5 and 30 minutes. Multiplying the sun protection factor (SPF) by the self-protection time, we can calculate how much time can extend our exposure before the onset of a sunburn. For example, with a self-protection time of 10 minutes and an SPF 15, we can stay 150 min = 2:30 in the the sun.

Okay so enough about SPFand when to wear it. Let’s talk shop about picking the right SPF and how to wear it.

Most of us would think that the higher the SPF number, the better. Right? Wrong. Without going into too much detail, the SPF number is simply a standard for how long you can tolerate the sun without burning. So if you can stay in the sun for 10 minutes without burning, an SPF of 15 would allow you to spend 150 minutes in the sun before burning. It’s all very confusing. But the bottom line here is that anything over SPF 30 isn’t going to protect your any better. The numbers are based on time spent in the sun, which is why reapplication is essential. Also, for those of you who think that layering on SPF 15 over your SPF 10 will give the protection of SPF 25–think again. Layering does not increase the SPF. I suppose the only benefit is that it ensures that every area is covered. Ideally, you should wear SPF 30 or greater according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Bottom line: Wear SPF 30 with broad-spectrum UVA/ UVB protection. Apply it to your face, neck and hands every single day and smother it onto your body when you are going to be outdoors in the sun.

Here are  some simple actions to reduce the risk of skin damage  due to UV:

UV IS MAXIMUM

Seek shade: under a tree or an umbrella while UV are not blocked completely

Check the UV index for the day: in terms you can modify your activities outdoors and choose a suitable sunscreen

Wear protective clothing: always a dress  to critical and even swimming hours, there are also anti-UV clothes.

Wear UV sunglasses preferably with side panels: UV rays are also damaging your eyes.

Wear a cotton wrap ,chunni cap or a hat: the goal is to protect your scalp, your face, and your neck.

Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 at least: to renew every two hours in quantity all over the body and choose a cream resistant to water.

 Double your vigilance for babies and young children: always in the shade their skin is more sensitive!

Moreover, we can only advise you to conduct regular self examinations by scanning your entire body to see if a mole has not changed or a new has appeared. Also, go at least once a year at your dermatologist to perform screening is the only professional who can tell you if your skin lesions are benign or malignant.

TIPS TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SKIN, BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND BEAUTIFUL NAILS

Our body reflects our state of physical and mental health, so it is important to have good food habits. If your metabolism is working well your nails, your hair and your skin will look marvelous. Indeed, they are renewed quickly enough and a change in your diet will have a rapid effect on their appearances.

ALL ABOUT OUR HAIR, NAILS AND OUR SKIN

Our hair grows in a precise cyclical and periodic rhythm, which varies depending on several characteristics such as heredity, age, or the individual seasons. In women the cycle time of a human hair is about 5 years, unlike humans where the duration is 3 years. Regarding our nails and in particular those of our hands, they put six months to grow back completely, while our toenails, them, put 1 year!

As to our skin, it naturally replenished after 4 to 6 weeks, dead cells are removed by sweat and sebum. The latter is an oily or waxy material secreted by the sebaceous glands, which prevents drying of the skin, and lubricates the hair and hair.

THE BEAUTY TIPS

Protein: Skin, hair and nails consist mainly of a protein called keratin, it is important to consume the necessary amount of good quality protein, rich in sulfur amino acids that are found in meat. It also contains iron, which is essential for tissue oxygenation and hair roots. For example, more anemic women lose their hair.

 Essential fatty acids The nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.) are rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, minerals, and trace elements such as zinc, which aids healing.

 Anti oxidants Fruits and vegetables are rich in anti oxidants that are intended to protect cells from external aggression, are also well supplied with vitamins, minerals and trace elements. And the star vegetable is good on the carrot is the richest food in beta-carotene, which stimulates the production of melanin, which gives color to the skin.

No need to spread moisturizer if you are dehydrated and dried from the inside, the only solution is to drink water!

xoxo