Sun Protection Tips
No one would like to have dark spots causing from sun exposure so there are series of sunscreens at the market. The Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun also changes your DNA, creates damage and aging on your skin, or even brings skin cancer.
Know more about UVA / UVB
Ultraviolet (UV), which passes through the atmosphere, contains A-wave (UVA) and B-wave (UVB). A-wave can hit the dermis of the skin, destroying collagen and elastic tissue. Cells that darken the skin can be found in the dermis, so UVA is also the main cause of darker skin.
Some people think that tanned skin is a symbol of health, but the fact is, the DNA is damaged and there is a chance of causing cancer in some adverse cases. PA rating means protection grade of UVA rays. For example, PA+ is the weakest in protection from UVA and PA+++ is the strongest. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only allows Zinc oxide to be the only active ingredient that provides complete UVA (and UVB) protection.
Sun Protection Factor
Know more about sunscreens
The sunscreen products on the market can be roughly divided into two categories: Chemical sunscreen and Minerals (Physical) sunscreen. Chemical sunscreen products typically include a combination of 2-6 active ingredients: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate.
Studies have shown that these active ingredients not only cause skin irritation, but also affect the body’s hormones, contribute to other health problems and even cancer! So why is chemical sunscreen still the choice of most people? Because these products are easy to apply, less sticky and do not appear to have some white color on the skin after use, they are very popular.
Natural sunscreen
The most effective way to protect yourself from sun exposure is to wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers, sunglasses with UVA + UVB and sun hats (or umbrellas), and avoid prolonged outdoor activities on days with strong UV rays. In case you go to the beach or do water activities, you should use physical sunscreen products without-nanoparticles, and apply every two hours. Cover your skin with a towel (preferably with UVA + UVB protection) or put on your clothes when you are no longer in the water sports. Don’t forget to use some cooling and skin care products after the activity, such as aloe vera adding with Lavender, Helichrysum and Black Spruce essential oil.
DIY sunscreen lotion
Ingredients: Organic base oil 1/4 cup
10 drops of Carrot Seed essential oil
3 drops of Myrrh essential oil
2 drops of Lavender essential oil
Mix the above ingredient and place them in an amber glass bottle. The essential oils are with natural sunscreen effect, the SPF value of carrot seed oil is even up to 35-40! For general use, it is very sufficient to apply once every 1.5 to 2 hours.
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