Importance of Sun Care
Know the danger of UV rays, spf types and the
difference between chemical and natural sunscreen.
Danger of UV Rays
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Premature aging and other skin damage. -
Skin Cancer -
Cataracts ant the other eye damage -
Immune System Suppression
Sun Care
SKIN CANCER FACTS
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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer -
New invasive melanoma cases rose by 32% from 2014 to 2024 -
5 sunburns doubles your risk of melanoma -
More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the US every hour -
Over 5,400 global deaths occur monthly due to nonmelanoma skin cancer -
About 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers are linked to sun exposure’s UV radiation -
Daily use of SPF 15+ sunscreen reduces squamous cell carcinoma risk by 40% and melanoma risk by 50%
Different types of SPF
SPF 15
Offers protection from 93% of UVB Rays
SPF 30
Offers protection from 97% of UVB Rays
SPF 50
Offers protection from 98% of UVB Rays
SPF 100
Offers protection from 99% of UVB Rays
Chemical
Sunscreen
Four of these sunscreen chemicals (avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, and ecamsule) are absorbed into the bloodstream at significantly greater levels than 0.5 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).
vs.
Natural
Sunscreen
Mineral sunscreens, on the other hand, use two natural minerals-zinc oxide and titanium dioxide-as active ingredients. These minerals simply sit on top of your skin and protect it by reflecting away UV rays. Mineral sunscreens offer immediate protection no waiting needed.