Save YoUr Skin

Summer’s on the way here and school days is almost over. I know some other countries like my country Philippines summer is gone. It’s back to school for the kids there now. Anyway, here’s what you need to know this summer and all year long - to protect your family from the number one form of cancer  today the “Skin Cancer” 

 

GET SMART ABOUT SUNSCREEN

You probably already know the obvious rules: Choose a sunscreen with at least SPF 30, apply it 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours. But according to the study what you may not know is that the SPF number refers only to the protection factor against UVB rays, the more intense rays that cause sunburn.  Protecting yourself against UVA rays is trickier. Not all chemicals in sunscreen work as effectively against them. For years scientists thought that UVA rays which penetrate deeper into the skin and are responsible for the premature signs of aging -didn’t cause skin cancer. Unfortunately, research now shows UVA rays can exacerbate the carcinogenic effects of UVA-blocking active ingredients such as avobenzone, oxybenzone, mexoryl, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

On health tips: Find yourself some instant shade: Choose a wide-brimmed hat constructed with tightly woven fabric to block out the sun’s damaging rays.   

FYI: Sunscreen should be at least enough to fill a shot glass to protect your body completely.