Is your skin safe in the sun?
Can you really be blamed for being an unbridled child who enjoyed life outside and gave no thought to sunscreen? Well, of course not. But if you're using the "damage is done" argument as an excuse for not wearing sunscreen now, it's time to let go and move on to sunscreen-filled days.
While it's true that sun exposure early on in life is responsible for 80% of the damage we see by the age of 18, it's not too late to start impeding any damage you could be accruing right now - maybe even at this very minute!
Fifteen minute walks outside and occasional lunches outdoors can add up to an increase in hyperpigmentation (age spots), sensitivity, weakened collagen and elastin in skin, and of course, skin cancer. And even if you don't see pink or red skin after being in the sun, that doesn't mean that the sun hasn't made its mark.
In short, leave your tanning days behind you, and start taking control of the health of your skin today by adding sunscreens to your regimen. Sunscreens are your greatest weapon in helping to control the severity of pigmentation and damage from UV light, as well as helping to prevent the signs of premature-aging caused by UV exposure. In fact, sun protection ingredients are the only true ingredients that are "anti-aging," as they help impede UV damage from breaking down collagen and elastin in skin. And with new sunscreen technology that won't clog pores, won't cause excess irritation (redness and burning) and won't feel chalky or greasy, it's much easier to comfortably make them a part of your daily skin care regimen. Stop by the spa and we will help you choose the correct sun protection.
