Is Wearing Sunblock Daily Really Necessary?

Now that the HEAT of the summer months are upon us, people are more apt to use sunblock.  This is GREAT!  Though, in all actuality,  you should be using sunblock every day of the year, rain or shine.  Ultraviolet rays that cause sun damage and skin cancer are present year round.  They don’t discriminate on the season.  According to the American Academy of Dermatology, even on cloudy days, up to 80 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays can penetrate your skin.  There are many reasons that people don’t think to use sunblock daily, not realizing the effect it can have on their skin until they are visible.  

5 Reasons You Should Use Sunblock Daily

1. It decreases your risk of developing deadly skin cancer – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.   By applying sunscreen daily, you protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, cutting your risk of contracting skin cancer in half.

2. It slows down the development of wrinkled, premature aging skin – In a study done by Australian researchers, it was found that regular sunscreen use protects against wrinkling, spotting, and loss of elasticity caused by exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.  Finally… PROOF!

3. Sunblock keeps your skin tone even – Sun damage can cause hyper-pigmentation, dark spots, or patches on the skin’s surface.  Using sunblock daily helps prevent discoloration and dark spots from sun damage, helping you maintain a smoother and more even skin tone.  

4. It is important for all skin types – No matter if you have acne prone skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, combination skin, or lizard skin (hopefully you don’t suffer from that), sunblock is important to incorporate into your daily routine.  There are a variety of different sunblocks to best fit your needs.  

5.  Sunblock protects you… even while driving! – Yep.. you heard me right… while driving.  While you are driving from place to place, the sun is beaming through your windows and they are not a barrier between you and those harmful UV rays.  So, even if you are staying inside, but driving from place to place, sunblock is necessary.  You might as well just make a habit of putting it on daily.

Why Wait?  Start Using Sunblock NOW!

Regardless of how you treated your skin in the past, it is never too late to start doing the right things today.  The first step is to protect your skin from harmful rays.  Sure, you know that right? But, do you proactively protect your skin daily?  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assessed a survey taken asking participants how often they use sunscreen when outside in the sun for more than an hour.  In this study, they found that only 14.3 percent of men and 29.9 percent of women reported that they regularly use sunscreen on both their face and other exposed skin.  That is a remarkably LOW number, right?!  

Never too late to start!

Finding A Sunblock That Best Fits Your Liking And Needs

Having tried numerous different sunblocks that felt oily or sticky, clogged my pores and created breakouts, or just didn’t protect as well as I had hoped, I have finally found a product line that targets all skin types.  It feels light and is made by dermatologists that have already mastered treating the leading skin concerns.  If you want to avoid early aging and skin damage, message me.  I am happy to share my secret and help you get on track to reversing the signs of aging while protecting your skin using the appropriate sunblock daily.