The benefits of sunscreen and why you should add it to your daily skin routine 2024
We all know that sunscreen protects the skin from the harmful effects of UV (sun's ultraviolet) radiation, and that using sunscreen outdoors is crucial for reducing the risk of damage to your skin. But did you know there are more benefits to using sunscreen than meets the eye? Here’s a list of the top benefits of sunscreen and why it should be an important part of your daily routine.
Understanding SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
SPF is the level in which a sunscreen is able to protect you against UVA (ultraviolet A) and/or UVB (Ultraviolet B). Both of these lightwaves cause sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer when you are out in the sun unprotected. For the best protection against UVA and UVB, we recommend SPF products.
The Benefits of sunscreen
Prevents sunburn
The most obvious benefit of sunscreen is that it prevents sunburn. Sunburn can be both painful and damaging to your skin, and SPF sunscreens create a barrier that reduces this risk, allowing you to enjoy time out in the sun without the fear of damaging your skin.
Reduces the risk of skin cancer
Lengthy exposure to the sun can also increase the risk of skin cancer. By applying sunscreen regularly throughout the day, and reducing the amount of exposure to the sun (especially during peak hours), you reduce the risk of skin cancer and other sun-related issues that can damage your skin in the long-term.
Prevents premature aging
One interesting benefit about regular use of sunscreen is that it can actually help prevent your skin from aging prematurely. UV radiation can accelerate the aging of your skin, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and sagging. By using sunscreen daily, you can help fight against the signs of aging, and keep your skin looking youthful and healthy.
Maintains an even skin tone
Prolonged or frequent UV exposure can also cause dark spots, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation in your skin, so, always make sure to apply sunscreen wherever and whenever possible. Your skin will thank you for it!
Helps maintain your skin protective barrier
Sunscreen is fantastic at helping protect your skin's natural protective barrier from the negative effects of the sun, as it absorbs or reflects those dangerous UV rays, while locking in moisture that you would otherwise lose to the sun's heat. It also helps reduce the appearance of certain skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, and acne, making it an incredibly versatile product to have on hand.
To slip, slop, wrap it up
Sunscreen is a crucial but usually overlooked tool that protects our skin against damage caused by the sun. By choosing an SPF, broad-spectrum sunscreen and applying it regularly throughout the day, you’ll not only help prevent short-term damage to your skin (like sunburns and flare ups), but also dangerous, long-term damage, like skin cancer, premature aging, and dark spots.
