What You Need To Know About Sunblock For The Face

Premature aging, skin cancer and sunburn - thee are just some of the things that can happen if you don't use sunblock for the face

. Along with staying out of the sun at the hottest points in the day is also another way to avoid these problems. One thing to remember is that when it's overcast, you can go without sunblock, because that is a common mistake that can lead to issues later on.

There are a lot of different ingredients in the many brands of sunscreens out there, so learn something about what they actually do to protect you before you decide which one you want and need. There are physical blockers, like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that the rays simply cannot penetrate. If you are old enough, you surely remember that zinc oxide, which is very inexpensive, used to be used (with no additives whatsoever) to combat diaper rash. Smearing lotion on your infant's rear end eliminated the worry that something might irritate them!

Chemical blockers can include things like mexoryl and avobenzene. Avobenzyne breaks down when the suns rays hit it, and causes free radicals that will age your skin. The newer sunscreens may add helioplex to the formula, which keeps it stable a little longer. One other problem with the chemical blocker is that it may cause allergic reactions in people with very sensitive skin.

If you are wanting full protection...meaning no tanning or freckles from being in the sun, you need to use products with zinc oxide in them. It protects against UVA/UVB (broad spectrum protection against both types of ultraviolet rays), wrinkling and skin cancer. If a sunblock advertises itself to be waterproof, you will still need to re-apply it after going into the water, and re-apply after a couple of hours in the sun. If you perspire, put it on again.

Be aware that certain medications can make you burn more easily. Take precautions if you are on Accutane, the pill, certain antibiotics, or retinoids. Most medicines come with a warning about staying out of the sun when necessary. Sometimes you have to extend the waiting period for days or months after you stop taking the medication...don't guess! Discuss it with your pharmacist or your doctor!

Don't just slap on some lotion and dive into the pool or stretch out in the sun. Start applying your sunblock thirty minutes before going out in the sun. Yes, it will take a few minutes to apply your sunblock properly, but the half-hour rule is primarily to allow the sunblock to penetrate your skin and start working; that is, if you want it to do its job.

by: Judith Allison

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