April 2, 2020/Facial Treatment Suffolk
Like most people in their adolescent years, you probably heard your parents reminding you of healthy habits all of the time, like “brush and floss your teeth every day,” “eat your fruits and vegetables,” and “don’t forget to put on sunscreen!” While those requests might have sounded like a broken record through the years, we must admit our parents were right in instilling those habits in our minds. In order to live a long, happy, and healthy life, there are many habits we must all incorporate in our daily lives to ensure we are taking care of ourselves.
Wearing sunscreen on a daily basis is a habit that everyone should have, regardless of the time of year. Sure, the summer months with the hot sun shining down on you certainly remind you to apply sunscreen. However, sunscreen has many more benefits than just preventing that painful sunburn that typically comes after a day of playing in the sun. In today’s news, we will cover all of the great benefits you can reap by applying sunscreen on a regular basis.
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The first and most apparent benefit of applying sunscreen is its ability to protect you from the sun. Sunscreen helps to minimize the penetration of ultraviolet (UV) rays into your skin. If you don’t have this protection, the UV rays could trigger a variety of skin disorders and other harmful effects. While everyone’s skin is different and reacts differently to UV rays, even the mildest of sunburns can have damaging effects on your skin. Needless to say, it’s best to incorporate applying sunscreen into your daily routine to be safe.
Did you know that sun damage is one of the many causes related to an uneven complexion? When your skin is constantly exposed to UV rays, sun damage occurs. Your body’s reaction to the exposure of UV rays is to produce melanin to help protect your skin. As a result, your skin can start to form brown spots and an uneven complexion. Using sunscreen daily helps to prevent that process from happening, which helps you maintain an even, smooth complexion.
Our skin care experts here at Clarity Acne & Aesthetic Dermatology know how important it is to our patients to have youthful, radiant, and healthy skin. One way to maintain your healthy skin is by using sunscreen, especially if basking in the sun is one of your favorite ways to spend your free time. The reason being, if you overexpose your skin to sunlight, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can start to increase. To fight off unwanted wrinkles and fine lines, sunscreen is one of your best defenses. Need help finding a sunscreen that will work best for you and your skin? Schedule a consultation today to talk through the different options!
The last, and arguably the most important benefit of using sunscreen, is its ability to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, if you apply and use sunscreen as directed, it has been proven to decrease your risk of skin cancers and skin precancers. In fact, if you use sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, it can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by about 40%, and lower your melanoma risk by about 50%. Applying sunscreen takes up a minuscule amount of time out of your day and has a host of benefits, there’s no excuse for not using it.
At Clarity Acne & Aesthetic Dermatology, all of our procedures are performed by Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioners. We take skin care and health seriously, and work hard to create personal skin treatments unique to each patient individually. Whether you have formed fine lines and wrinkles from sun exposure over the years, or just want a rejuvenating facial, we are the skin care experts for the job. Schedule a consultation today to talk through your skin care needs and goals!
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