Skin And The Sun
Most people feel their mood lift when the sun is out. While the sun provides your body with necessary vitamin D, there are also problems that can stem from excessive sun exposure. Both UV-A and UV-B rays can cause skin damage, so it’s crucial to use adequate sun protection whenever you are outdoors.
What Are the Risks?
While you have probably heard that sunburns can lead to skin cancer, how this happens is not clear to many people. In addition, there are other types of sun damage that cause both cosmetic and health issues. Understanding how the sun harms your skin can help you choose the best sun protection. Some of the ways the sun harms your skin include:
Uneven pigmentation—Sun exposure triggers the protective coloring agent melanin. Your body often releases melanin unevenly, causing patchy coloration. This reaction can be more pronounced in people with dark skin.
Break down of connective tissue—Both collagen and elastin hold your skin together. Extended UV-A and UV-B exposure can damage these layers, leading to wrinkling and sagging skin.
Sun spots—Often mistaken for moles, sunspots are small areas of permanent discoloration caused by too much sun. Larger areas of sunspots look like patches of freckles but do not lighten. These areas are at higher risk for cancer.
Melasma—This dark patch of skin discoloration is common in pregnant women and has a hormonal component. Melasma may fade when the contributing factors are removed or can be a permanent skin issue.
Hale Cosmeceuticals knows how important it is to protect you from the sun’s damaging rays. We add at least the minimum SPF rating to many of our skin care products. We especially recommend:
Surya SPF 35+ Sun Block—designed for serious sun protection. A creamy formula that increases hGH secretions, prevents sunburn, lubricates dry skin and fights premature aging. This is light enough for daily use, is water resistant and works well under makeup.
At Hale Cosmeceuticals, we care about both the look and health of your skin. That’s why we have spent more than 20 years developing American-made products to protect you against sun damage. Our customer service department is happy to answer your questions and ensure that you are happy with every purchase. For healthy, glowing and protected skin, contact us today.
Call 877-913-4893 for more information.
