It’s no surprise that sun exposure
is one of the most harmful things for your skin. But this is unfortunate, due
to the fact that most of us love to be outside on a bright, sunny day. The fact
remains, though, that skin left unprotected from UV rays is more likely to
suffer long-term damage that can cause the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and
blemishes. In some people, continued sun exposure can even cause skin cancer.
The most important skin care
product available to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer is sunscreen, but most
people do not use sunscreen correctly.
Sunscreens were never intended to
prevent sunburn. They were only intended to prolong the amount of sun exposure
required to obtain sunburn. Further, sunscreens were never intended to prevent
tanning. Only recently have UVA filters been developed that can prevent tanning
in a more controlled manner. Most people, however, do not know or understand
these issues.
You can immediately protect
yourself from sun exposure by using sunblock whenever you plan to be outdoors
for an extended period of time. Make sure your sunblock is rated
high enough to block out UV rays for hours at a time and do not forget to
reapply it!
The daily use of a low SPF sunscreen (15-30) has been
shown to be more effective in preventing skin damage than the intermittent use
of a higher SPF sunscreen.
For sun damage that has already
occurred, there are many natural skin care products on the market that will
help rebuild the skin and heal the damage. Natural anti-aging creams and
ointments are a great option to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines,
and blemishes on the face.
At Le Reve, we sell a variety of
products to both prevent and treat sun-damaged skin. Try our Tropical Vanilla
Body SPF sunscreen, Persimmon & Cantaloupe Day Cream with SPF 32, or Tomato
Sun Cream (all by Eminence) to protect your skin; Jurlique’s Soothing Herbal
Recovery gel and Wrinkle Softening cream can help repair any damage already
made from the sun’s rays. Le Reve also offers Sunless Tanning, so you don’t even
need to soak up harmful rays to get a great tan.
So are you ready for the summer? If
you have any questions or need help choosing the best products and treatments
for you, come and see us at Le-Reve; we are always happy to help!
*Izabella is an aesthetician at Le Reve. Call and book an appointment with her or any of our other service providers today!
