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Simply put, everybody should! Not all skin is the same. The amount of pigment in the skin varies from person to person. That is why some people will have higher sensitivity to the sun and burn easily, and never tan. Some people will experience a little bit of tanning but a lot of burning. Then there are those who tan easily and quickly yet rarely burn. It seems to make sense that for those who are not as sun-sensitive there should be less worry about sun exposure. Unfortunately that is not the case. While some people are not prone to sunburns, they are still at risk of developing melanoma, the most prevalent form of skin cancer. Nobody is immune to the risk and everyone should wear sunscreens!
This is because it isn't only the sunburn itself that causes melanoma; it is the UVA and UVB ray exposure that causes the problem. So what are UVA and UVB rays? These are the two harmful types of ultra-violet rays in sunlight. UVA rays penetrate the deep layers of the skin and hinder the immune system and its ability to fight off skin cancer. The UVB rays are those that cause the skin to burn. This is a great strain on the body as it has to repair all the cells damaged by the burn. Between the two rays and their harmful effects, sun exposure can lead to skin cancer.
Even people who do not getting frequent sunburns, should still be concerned about exposure to both types of UV rays. Sunscreens block out these rays. It is very important to wear sunblock whenever you will be outside in the sun for a long time, like a day at the beach. That stands to reason. But sunscreens are also important for even minimal time in the sun.
Simple trips to and from your car will also leave you exposed! Even when you are indoors, you are still exposed to the sun's rays. Though you will not get a sunburn while inside, you are still open to UV rays. You may say "Nobody ever got a sunburn from sitting inside the house. So, how can that be true?" It's because the UVA rays can get through glass. UVB rays can't and that's why there is no sunburn. But UVA rays can and they are causing damage everywhere.
If you question this, consider 'driver's arm.' This is the occurrence of a person having one arm tanner than the other. This arm is not red, or burned; it is tan. Even a very fair-skinned person whose skin won't normally tan will have this happen. It is from sun coming in the car window. The burning UVB rays are not getting through the glass but the skin-penetrating UVA rays are. These rays are actually just as harmful than those that cause the burn.
Sunscreens offer a different "SPF." What is that exactly? SPF (Sun Protection Factor) calculates the amount of time it will take a person to burn while wearing the sunscreen by comparing it to how long it would take that same person to burn without the sunscreen. Wearing an SPF 10 for example, will give 10x the time. In other words, if you would normally burn in 10 minutes with no sunscreen, an SPF 10 will give you 100 minutes. This is a just one and a half hours.
So how do you select a sunscreen? Look for products that provide protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Key ingredients you will want in your sunscreen are: Avobenzone, Cinoxate, Ecamsule, Menthyl anthranilate, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Octyl salicylate, Oxybenzone, Sulisobenzone, Titanium dioxide, or Zinc oxide.
Doing all you can to avoid sun exposure is pivotal to lowering the risk of skin cancers. It is best to wear a hat, keep your skin covered and try to find shade when you can! For times when you can't, wear sunscreens!
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When you go outside into the sun for a long length of time, make sure you apply sunscreen. Sunscreens will help protect your skin. Remember to research it and search for the best for the ultimate protection.
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