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February 05, 2023 3 min read
No matter the season, the weather, your skin tone, or if you spend more time inside than out: applying sunscreen, every day, is a must. A simple, daily SPF habit will have a profound effect on your skin’s vitality and how well it ages in the years to come.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays cause DNA changes at a cellular level in the skin. UV damage is responsible for up to 90% of the signs of premature ageing. Known as photo ageing, sun damage occurs deep in the dermis and accumulates over time; it can take years before the damage becomes visible on the surface.
There is absolutely no doubt about it, sunscreen is THE best anti-aging skincare product for your skin.
Unhealthy sun exposure can:
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation falls into two categories: UVA rays and UVB rays.
Both damage the skin but do so in different ways.
Overcast days and being indoors isn’t an excuse to skip sunscreen; clouds don’t block UV rays and UVA can penetrate windows, too.
Now let's talk about sunscreens. There are two main types: physical (mineral) and chemical and both protect your skin in a different way.
Every single morning, after applying NOURISH Superfood Facial Oil or RENEW Age Defying Moisturiser, follow with a 50+ SPF sunscreen of your choice. Continue to reapply throughout the day as directed.
A few of our favourites:
We also suggest to touch-up your sunscreen throughout the day, without risking your makeup, with a powdered mineral sunscreen or mist.
Get your sunscreen habit started! Prevention is always better than the cure.
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