I can’t believe that we are at the end of November!
Christmas will be here before we know it and Summer is only a week away! Now to
most people summer means being outdoors for long periods and enjoying the
sunshine. Some people even sun-bake (which makes me cringe) but there is still a
large percentage of you who still don’t wear sunscreen, even though you know
you should.
Now as some of you know, I worked as a Skin Therapist for
10 years treating everything from acne, to freckles, hair, veins and
pigmentation, including pregnancy related pigmentation. It didn't matter what I
was treating, sunscreen was always my first recommendation. Sunscreen should be
your number one skin care product.
Period. I don’t care whether it’s Summer or Winter, I put sunscreen on every
single day and it’s a routine I think everyone should get into the habit of.
Sunscreen prevents sunburn, premature ageing, wrinkles, broken capillaries, age
spots, skin cancer and pigmentation to name a few. Sun damage can take years to
actually show on the skin but by looking after your skin and wearing sunscreen
you will look years younger than others your own age.
Yes, the sun has its advantages and we do need the sun
but we do need to be smart about it. In the top half of Australia, it can only
take 10 minutes of accumulative, incidental sun a day to cause sun damage. The
southern half wouldn't take much longer. That’s not very much at all considering for most of us it takes longer to drive to work! I saw more sun
damage on the right side of the face when compared to the left side of the face
in about 90% of my clients. The right side is the driver’s side.
Australia has one
of the highest skin cancer rates in the world so please think before you go
outside and make sure you put your sunscreen on! Make sure it’s a 30+ or
higher; remembering that just because it’s a higher SPF doesn't mean you should
be out in the sun for long periods of time. Lastly, sunscreen works better when
two layers are applied. Two layers ensures that you have covered all areas
completely so layer up and make sure you reapply if you are out in the sun for
long periods or if you go for a swim. Also remember that sunscreen isn't the only thing you need to protect yourself. Most of all though, enjoy Summer!
Until next time,
Kym and Kristy x
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