 Are
you Sun Savvy?
Being outside in the sun without sun protection is no day at the
beach. Be kind to your skin and find out how savvy you are about
your sunscreen.
Sunblock vs. Sunscreen
Contrary to popular belief, sunscreen and sunblock are not the
same thing:
- Sunscreen contains materials that act as filter to allow
a certain range of UV light to be absorbed into the skin.
- Sunblock contains metallic materials that reflect and
scatter the UV light and acts a wall between the sun and your
skin.
The sun gives off two rays: UVA and UVB rays. Dermatologists believe
these are the rays that cause tissue damage, wrinkles to form and
skin cancer. UVA and UVB wavelengths can penetrate through almost
anything therefore, protection from them is important all year round,
not just during the summer months. You can be exposed to the sun's
harmful rays during any season, any temperature and even on cloudy
day. UV rays also reflect off any surface such as water, cement,
snow and sand.
What's in your sunscreen? ingredients
to look for.
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