Save your Skin in Summer by Using Sunscreen SPF 50

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Save your Skin in Summer by Using Sunscreen SPF
50
By Derma Essentia
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Know Why?
Its so tempting to look for a high SPF (sun
protection factor) to ensure we are protecting
our skin, but did you know that the SPF isnt the
only thing to check out?   Dont worry though,
weve got you covered. This guide will tell you
everything you need to decode UVA, PA, PPD,
broad spectrum, SPF and other sun protection
terms on your Gel Sunscreen wherever in the world
you bought it.  First of all a quick
explanation as to which sunscreen should protect
us from -The sun emits various rays of different
wavelengths. Were interested in the UVA and UVB
rays as they cause the damage to our skin.
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What are UVA and UVB rays?
UVB rays are the ones that cause burning. It is
the sun screens SPF (sun protection factor) that
indicates the level of protection from these UVB
rays.   So its important to choose a
best Sunscreen Gel with a good SPF - but what SPF
is best? It's SPF 50 to get the best protection
and it is suitable for all the skin types.    The
SPF has little to do with the protection you get
from UVA rays. Its the UVA rays that accelerate
ageing, because they break down the collagen and
elating in the deeper layers of our skin.
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So what does SPF mean?
Sun protection factor is a guide to the length of
time you have protection from UVB rays only (the
rays that cause burning). A sunscreen with an SPF
of 15 will protects you against 93 of UVB rays
whilst an SPF 50 blocks 98 of UVB rays - this is
a lot of protection! Anything higher than this
often gives people the wrong idea that they are
being protected significantly more. Even with a
high SPF, regular sunscreen application is
important after youve been swimming, doing sport
or toweling yourself dry.
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If the Sunscreen gel is
Made in US   If the creams critical wavelength
(UV wavelength at which 90 of UVA light is
blocked) is above 370nm, it is classed as broad
spectrum. In recent years, the US adopted the SPF
equivalence regulation that means that the
creams UVA protection should be proportional to
the SPF value. Made in Asia, India   Broad
spectrum means the creams UVA factor is at
least 1/3 of the UVB factor. This is based on
evidence that the biological damage to the skin
can be prevented and reduced if the ratio of the
protection factor measured in the persistent
pigment-darkening test.
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What about Water Resistance?
 No sunscreen is completely water resistant.
Brands can only claim water resistant if the
sunscreen has been submitted for a special
test.   The FDA requires companies to test the
product's SPF value after 40 or 80 minutes in
water. If it retains the SPF value, they may use
the labels water resistant (for 40 minutes) or
very water resistant (for 80 minutes).   Not
all brands offer you "water resistant" sunscreen
withstands 80 minutes immersed in water. But
there is some brand like Derma Essentia, working
hard to give you a top notch product like
Sunscreen Gel Based loaded with goodness. Water
resistant sunscreen must be reapplied every 2
hours - especially after towel drying!
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