Study after study confirms that over exposure to the sun does long term damage to the skin, and that as we age the effects are worse. A two percent increase in skin damage gives the appearance of aging three years. Think about that the next time you consider laying out by the pool all afternoon. It’s true other factors can contribute to aging of the skin, including smoking, diet, stress, illness, and even gravity. But a recent study concludes 80 percent of damage to the skin is due to UV rays from the sun. They cause everything from wrinkles, loss..
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Unprotected Sun Exposure Is Damaging To Your Skin
1
Jun
2014
With the summer months upon us it is especially important to focus on the care of your skin as you enjoy your outdoor activities. Any amount of unprotected exposure to the sun can have long lasting consequences. For this reason there are many products on the shelf designed to minimize sun damage. The use of sunscreen or sunblock is critical to maintaining healthy skin as you grow older. That bronzed body may look good now, but there is a price to pay down the road. All sunscreen comes with an SPF (sun protection factor) number. This number is largely misunderstood..