Some people believe they do not need to wear sunscreen or SPF if the sun is not out. This is indeed a myth. Protecting yourself from unnecessary sun exposure should be a year-round practice. It is a good idea to not only wear a SPF on your face, but to also wear it on any other areas of the body that are being exposed, such as your hands, decollate, shoulders and legs. We recommend Tizo sunscreen.
Effects of UV Rays
You should always wear a spf to protect your skin from harmful UV rays anytime you are outside because even on a cloudy day, the UV intensity can be enough to damage your skin.
You should also wear sunscreen daily because recent studies are showing that harmful rays coming from some lights and even computers can be just as damaging to the skin.
Skin Research
According to a recent study by Unilever Skincare Research, four days in front of a computer is just as damaging to your skin as 20 minutes in the mid-afternoon sun.- Harper’s Bazaar
Over time, 20 minutes here and there will begin to add up and you begin to notice signs of skin damage. It is definitely easier to prevent than it is to try to reverse the damage after it is done.
An easy way to remember what rays do what is:
UVA – age your skin (causes wrinkles)
UVB – burns your skin (causes sun/brown spots)
Be sure to use a quality, high SPF sunscreen that protects from UVA and UVBs to keep your skin sun-spot free, even-toned and even more beautiful. If you were not so cautious in your younger years and get some sun damage we are here to help.
IPL laser is the perfect procedure to diminish the signs of aging. It removes sun damage, reduces wrinkles, decreases rosacea and gives you clearer, younger looking skin with minimal down time.
Laser Genesis is safe on any skin types, has been shown to improve skin texture, sun damage and even reduce dark eye circles.
The CO2 Fractional Laser will lift away years from your face and stimulate new collagen. Deep wrinkles, loose skin and severe sun damage to your face and body will be dramatically improved.
If you have been out in the sun a lot and would like to get your youthful skin back, we do have some treatments at The Laser Image Company to help you. Please come in for a free consultation at our office and we can talk about it. Education, Treatment, Results.
