Importance of Sun Care

Know the danger of UV rays, spf types and the
difference between chemical and natural sunscreen.

Danger of UV Rays

  • Premature aging and other skin damage.
  • Skin Cancer
  • Cataracts ant the other eye damage
  • Immune System Suppression

Sun Care

SKIN CANCER FACTS

  • 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.

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