Tips before sun exposure

1. The skin should be moisturized and clean.
2. Do not use perfumes.
3. Choose the most suitable sunscreen: not a product “family.”
4. The products with sun protection are identified with the symbol “SPF” which means Sun Protection Factor (Sun Protection Factor) followed by a number. The higher the number, the greater the protection.
5. Apply 20 minutes before exposure, dry skin.
6. Rub lotion on all parts of the skin that are not protected. Make sure your eyelids, lips, nose, ears, neck, hands and feet. If you do not have much hair, put it on his head. Do not allow the product arrives in your eyes can sting.

Tips for exposure

1. Do not expose children under 3 years.
2. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen UVB / UVA.

3. After a while, while sunning, apply more sunscreen on your skin. Read the label to know how often to do so.
4. The blocker must have high water resistance and high protection index.
5. Use of T-shirts, sunglasses and a hat.
6. Drink plenty of water.
7. Avoid exposure between 12 am and 16 hours: It’s the most intense and dangerous.
8. The aim of the sunscreen is not to prolong the exposure time, but to limit the risks.
9. Beware of cloudy weather: clouds do not stop the sunlight.
10. Watch your shadow, if there should be protected to the fullest.
11. Do not overlook these basic recommendations. Do not forget that protects it, THE ABUSE OF THE SUN IS DANGEROUS.

What is the difference between sunscreen and sunblock?
“The protection afforded by a sunscreen is indicated by the sun protection factor (its acronym in English is SPF) listed on the product label. A sunblock is considered any sunscreen with an SPF is equal to or greater than 15.”

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In recent days we have seen an increasing number of people going to the beach and pool. Many of them are just going to enjoy a beautiful day and play. However, others go in search of the famous summer tan.

Unfortunately, we know that the sun, given current conditions, causes major damage to our skin and our health. Moreover, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer.

If we compare the radiation received in autumn and winter with these hot months we can say that UVB radiation increases by 5% and 95% UVA. The effects of UV radiation are dose dependent and cumulative.

In relation to the effects that can cause the sun’s rays, the doctor said that there are two types:

1. Radiation have an immediate effect
UVB: Increased vitamin D, a factor that plays an important role in setting the calcium in bones.
UVA: It produces immediate pigmentation (tanning)
IR: Has heat or thermal action
LIGHT: You have antidepressant action

2. Radiation are cumulative reactions
UVA: Causes burns.
UVB: Causes skin thickening and pigmentation delayed (Tan True)
Photoaging: the premature aging or accelerated aging: Dry skin, wrinkles and solar elastosis.

The dreaded cancer and protection
The doctor explained that there are three types of skin cancer. The most damaging is the melanoma. Since UVB and UVA radiation decrease the skin’s immune defenses and contribute to cause cataracts and other eye injuries we need to take our securities.

Will water sunscreen?
“Sunscreens protect the skin from the sun causes sunburns. They also play an important role in blocking the penetration of ultraviolet radiation (UV), which damages the skin and can cause skin cancer. However, no sunscreen blocks UV radiation 100%. “

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