According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG),
consumers should be wary of sunscreens boasting a super high sun protection
factor (SPF). SPF shows how much the sunscreen will protect your skin from the
sun’s harmful rays. For example, an SPF of 50 would theoretically allow a
person to remain in the sun 50 times longer before getting burnt by the sun.
The EWG reports the problem to be that “people trust these
products too much.” The protection difference between a 50 SPF and a 100 SPF is
minor – you will get virtually the same amount of protection from both SPF
values. People using the higher SPF products often get a false sense of
security and end up applying less product and staying out in the sun longer
than they should.
Most SPF products only block ultraviolet B (UVB) rays and
are not aimed to protect from ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. The UVA rays penetrate
the skin deeper and are harder to block. Higher SPF products do not typically
provide UVA protection.
Skin cancer is on the rise so it is absolutely necessary to wear sunscreen every day to protect your skin. Aside
from skin cancer, overexposure to the sun can cause premature aging in the form
of facial wrinkles/lines, skin discoloration and more.
If your skin is showing signs of sun damage, there are ways
to combat the damage and rejuvenate your skin. Non-surgical treatments such as
laser skin treatments, chemical peels, BOTOX, injectable dermal fillers are
offered by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Fan at 77 Plastic Surgery in San Fransisco. A
Cosmetic Consultation can help you determine which treatment can revitalize
your skin and make you look younger. Contact 77 Plastic Surgery today at 77plasticsurgery.com
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To learn more about the sunscreen brands that EWG considers
the best, click here.
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