Protecting Against Damage From The Sun

Damage from the sun can of course be prevented if steps are taken to enable this. In this short article we will look at the different ways through which you can protect yourself and your belongings from long lasting sun damage and the serious effects that it can have.

Taking Important Steps

When you think about it, preventing damage from the sun is not really that difficult. The trouble starts when you get to the point where you want to wear sunscreen every day. Many people have a hard time with this because they don’t really understand the benefits of sunscreen. Sure, it blocks most of the harmful rays, but how many times a day are you going to be out in the open? If you’re like most people, then you don’t go anywhere without taking a sunscreen with you. Unfortunately, that opens you up to a whole host of other problems. Sunscreen has become infamous as an unnecessary cost in our current economic times. While long term sun exposure remains the number one risk indicator for skin cancer, there are many of the best protections to prevent damage from the sun that are also relatively inexpensive. Long sleeve shirts, long pants, sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat are all useful in preventing damage from the sun’s UV light. A mineral sunscreen is one of those products and it deserves a closer look.

Protecting Against The Sun

What is it? A mineral sunscreen is a new take on the old standbys of sun block and protection. It acts as a barrier against both the UV rays and any damaging impact that direct exposure to the sun will have on your skin. Sunscreens made with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide are known for being effective in slowing down the formation of those fine lines and wrinkles that often occur as we age. They are generally considered safe, even by those in the medical community, but understanding how the sun works and what factors lead to age progression should be a prerequisite for using these products. Take cedar roofs for example. Cedar loses moisture and heat quicker than any other wood and it does not allow any natural UV radiation to pass through its pores, limiting the amount of damage it can sustain. Adding a layer of sunscreen will greatly decrease the amount of damage done to your home’s roof. But how does that impact you? Well, a layer of cedar-base sunscreen will slow down the formation of damages that are caused by UV rays. The UV rays are partially responsible for brown spots on eyes caused by squinting, burning and stress, and the squinting causes even more damage to the eyes. By reducing the amount of squinting that takes place, you’ll reduce those direct impacts of UV radiation on your body.

Finding A High Quality Sun cream/ Sunscreen

Sunscreens are available in many forms today. There are now broad-spectrum sunscreens, meaning they include zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and or PABA (a formulation of zinc and PABA). Broad-spectrum sunscreens are considered to be the best type of sunscreen for children and adults. They have been proven to provide the most UV-protection of any sunscreen on the market. Because of this, sunscreen manufacturers often offer a guarantee on their products; if you want to get 100% protection, then purchase a sunscreen that includes a guarantee.