SPF Skin

Let’s talk about the best anti-aging ingredient on the market, SPF!!

March 8, 2023
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SPF is a skincare staple we should be wearing all year round. The letters SPF stand for Sun Protection Factor. In sunscreen, SPF helps to protect your skin from the sun’s radiation. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, wearing sunscreen protection every day can highly reduce your risk of developing some type of skin cancer up to 50%.

So, what do the numbers on the packaging stand for?

If you apply SPF 30, it will take you 30 times longer to burn than if you used no sunscreen, but it’s also an indication of the percentage of UV rays that it blocks. An SPF of 15, blocks 93% of UV rays, an SPF of 30 blocks 97%, and an SPF of 50 blocks 98%.Its important to remember that no SPF can 100% protect you from UV rays, but it helps massively!

What are UV Rays?

The sun emits two types of radiation: UVA and UVB rays.

UVA rays contribute to the signs of aging in the skin. They penetrate the skin deeper and can cause damage on a deeper level resulting in uneven skin tone, hyper-pigmentation, sagging skin and wrinkles. UVA rays can also lead to skin cancer.95% ofthe ultraviolet radiation on the earth’s surface is composed of UVA rays. They can pass through clouds, glass and skin. They are responsible for skin aging, allergies, and skin cancer.

UVB rays make up 5% of the ultraviolet radiation that reaches the earth. They have a lot of energy and, although they are responsible for your beautiful tan, they also cause sunburn, allergic reactions and skin cancer.

Why it’s the most important step in your skincare routine? It’s truly the best way to protect and look after your skin. There’s no point investing time and money in a good skincare routine if you’re not applying an appropriate level of SPF as the final step every single day. Even when indoors. In summer you need to wear a separate sun cream on top of your SPF moisturizer if you are sunbathing or outside for prolonged periods of time.