Using Sunscreen is a MUST Especially as we age
Our Sun is more intense than if ever has been. Information from the Skin Cancer Foundation gives us valuable information about the importance of sunscreen.
The big picture: Sunscreen is an important part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin against sun damage and skin cancer. But sunscreen alone isn’t enough to keep you safe in the sun.
When used as directed, sunscreen can:
Decrease your risk of skin cancers and skin precancers. Studies show that regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen, when used as directed, can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by about 40 percent, and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent.
Help prevent premature skin aging caused by the sun, including wrinkles, sagging and age spots.
When should I apply sunscreen?
Influencers are trying to get people to not use sunscreen. Don’t fall for this. I have known people with skin cancer and it is not pretty.
Most of us were sun worshipers back in the day and we didn’t use much sunscreen if at all. We used coconut oil and sun tanning products.
I started to use sunscreen in my twenties, especially on my face and ears. I use #andalouminerals for my face and #badgersunscreen for my body.