All Entries in the "Skin Care Protection" Category
Sun Protection Tips
(How can we totally protect our skin from sun exposure, or minimize skin damage from sun? The sun is dangerous and without protection as all skin types are susceptible to its harmful rays. The best way to provide maximum sun protection is to develop a routine when going outside. Individuals should start by checking the [...]
Sun Protection Factors (SPF)
Sun Protection Factor (What is SPF? Should we trust the SPF scoring system?) SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, which indicates to consumers the length of time that they can be in the sun without burning from UVB rays. SPF numbers are an equation that factors in the time that it normally takes an individual [...]
Sun Tanning & Burns
Tanning and Burning (Effects PROS CONS of tanning or sun exposure) When the skin is exposed to the sun for a prolonged amount of time it susceptible to being tanned or burned. During this process the rays from the sun are cause capillaries located beneath the surface of the skin to burst, which creates a [...]