We all know that wearing sunscreen is a must to keep skin looking young and prevent skin cancer, but if you don’t know your sunscreen and understand the difference between UVB and UVA rays, you may not be getting enough protection.
UVB rays only reaches the surface of your skin, but does immediate, visible damage, i.e., sunburn. UVA rays go deeper, and cause long term damage, even though the results don’t always show up right away. Sunscreens typically focus on UVB rays and allow UVA rays to pass through.
Most sunscreens just don’t do it all, and most of us don’t apply them correctly. Backing up your sunscreen with anti-oxidants can help reverse the damage. Eating a diet rich in anti-oxidants and drinking green tea will improve your skin and your overall health. Look for sunscreens which contain anti-oxidants and provide enhanced UV protection.
I’m reading a lot about African American Incidental Tranference of radiation leading to acute cases of Actina Keratosis and basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Is there a SPF reccomended? I work in a VERY racially diverse office. Several of my co-workers have already been afflicted by the Transference; and they DON’T HAVE skin cancer as a family trait – I do. VERY CONCERNED. Dwevlin [email protected]