Proof of premature aging due to unprotected sun exposure

PROOF OF PREMATURE AGING DUE TO SUN EXPOSURE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

Sun damage produces most of the skin changes that people commonly associate with aging. Long-term exposure to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight is responsible for fine and coarse wrinkles, irregular pigmentation, brown and red spots, and the rough texture of sun-exposed skin.

Sun emits UV radiation

UVB radiation is the sun's burning ray and has an immediate, harmful impact on skin. Damage from UVB rays takes place within the very first minute (yes, 60 seconds) of walking outside.

UVA rays are the sun's aging rays. You don't feel them but they are the primary cause of skin cancer, wrinkles, and a weakened immune system.
Penetrate much deeper in the skin till the dermis where the collagen and elastic tissue are present, they break down collagen and elastic and thus causing wrinkling.

In a recent study discussed in the December 2009 edition of the Archives of Dermatology, it was proven that smoking and unprotected sun exposures are the two main causes of premature aging.
Twin study identifies factors associated with skin aging

ScienceDaily (2009-12-22) -- Smoking, being heavier, not using sunscreen and having had skin cancer appear to be associated with sun damage and aging of skin on the face, according to a report based on a study of twins. ... > read full article

FACTS ABOUT SUN PROTECTION
 There is no such thing as a safe tan, whether it is from the sun or a tanning booth.
 Even on a cloudy or hazy day, the sun's rays are present.
 UVA rays can get through windows. Normal glass doesn’t protect skin from UVA damage.

What you can do to protect yourself by sun damage?

Wear a broad spectrum (provides full both UVA and UVB protection sunscreen 365 years a day.
For whether the sunscreen is broad spectrum you have to check the active ingredient list ,UVA protection depends on the active ingredients in the product you are using so be sure one or more of following active ingredients should be in the active ingriedient list:

zinc oxide
titanium dioxide
avobenzone (which may also be listed as Parsol 1789 or butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane)

Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)

What SPF numbers tell?

SPF is important, but it is only a measurement of sunburn (UVB) rays.
An SPF 10 filters out about 85% of UVB rays; an SPF 15 stops about 95%; and an SPF 30 stops about 97%. An SPF that's higher than 30 does not provide any more UV protection, it just offers more time that you can stay in the sun without burning. Even if you choose to wear a higher SPF product, you still need to reapply after swimming or perspiring to ensure continued protection.

As a general rule it is best to apply sunscreen at least 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the sunscreen time to absorb and to spread over and into the uppermost layers of skin.

Recognized sunscreens by canadian dermatology association are as follow.

Aveeno BabySunblock Lotion SPF 55
Aveeno Active Naturals Sunblock Lotion SPF 30
Aveeno Active Naturals Sunblock Lotion SPF 45
Aveeno Active Naturals Sunblock Lotion SPF 55
Aveeno Active Naturals Sunscreen Lotion Face SPF 60
Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Sunscreen Lotion Face SPF 60

Banana Boat Baby Tear-Free Sunblock UVA & UVB SPF 50
Banana Boat Kids Tear Free Sunblock UVA & UVB SPF 50
Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sunscreen SPF 15
Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sunscreen SPF 30
Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sunscreen SPF 50

Coppertone General Protection Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60
Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60
Coppertone NutraShield with Dual Defense SPF 30
Coppertone NutraShield with Dual Defense SPF 60
Coppertone NutraShield with Dual Defense Face SPF 60
Coppertone Oil Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60

Exact Cooling and Refreshing Clear Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 45

Hawaiian Tropic 30 SPF Sunblock
Hawaiian Tropic 45 SPF Sunblock

La Roche-Posay Anthélios XL Cream SPF 45
La Roche-Posay Anthélios XL Cream SPF 60
La Roche-Posay Antherpos XL SPF 50
La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV SPF 30
La Roche-Posay Targeted Protection Stick Anthélios XL SPF 60


Life Brand Sunthera3 Baby SPF 60
Life Brand Sunthera3 Kids SPF 50
Life Brand Sunthera3 SPF 15
Life Brand Sunthera3 SPF 30
Life Brand Sunthera3 SPF 60
Life Brand Sunthera3 Sport SPF 30 Continuous Spray
Life Brand Sunthera3 Kids SPF 50 Continuous Spray
Life Brand Sunthera3 SPF 60 Continuous Spray
Life Brand Sunthera3 SPF 30 Sun Protection Lotion Face
Life Brand Sunthera3 SPF 60 Sun Protection Lotion Face


Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 30
Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45
Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 60
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 - Untinted, Light Tint, Medium Tint
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 45 - Untinted
Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 60
Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45
Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 45
Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 60
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 30
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 45
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 60
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 55
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 70
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 85
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 45
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 60
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock SPF 30
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock SPF 45
Neutrogena Waterguard Kids Sunscreen Clear Spray SPF 60
Neutrogena Waterguard Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60


Olay Complete All-day Moisture Cream, UV Defense
Olay Complete All-day Moisture Cream, UV Defense, Sensitive Skin
Olay Complete All-day Moisture Cream, UV Defense, Combination/Oily
Olay Complete All-day Moisture Lotion, UV Defense
Olay Complete All-day Moisture Lotion, UV Defense, Sensitive Skin
Olay Complete All-day Moisture Lotion, UV Defense, Combination/Oily
Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer
Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer – Sensitive Skin

Ombrelle Face Cream XL SPF 30
Ombrelle Face Cream XL SPF 45
Ombrelle Face Cream XL SPF 60
Ombrelle Face Stick XL SPF 60
Ombrelle Kids SPF 30 Lotion
Ombrelle Kids SPF 30 Very Gentle Lotion
Ombrelle Kids SPF 45 Lotion
Ombrelle Kids Protection Milk XL SPF 60
Ombrelle Lotion SPF 15
Ombrelle Lotion SPF 30 Extreme
Ombrelle Lotion SPF 45
Ombrelle Protection Milk XL SPF 60
Ombrelle Spray Lotion SPF 30
Ombrelle Sport Gel SPF 30
Ombrelle Sport Lotion SPF 30
Ombrelle Sport Lotion SPF 45
Ombrelle Sport Spray SPF 15
Ombrelle Sport Spray SPF 30
Ombrelle Sport Spray Lotion SPF 15
Ombrelle Transparent Anti-Dryness Lip Balm SPF 30

President’s Choice Sunblock Lotion SPF 30
President’s Choice Kids Sunblock Lotion SPF 45

RoC Minesol Lipstick SPF 20
RoC Minesol Protect SPF 30 Application Express
RoC Minesol Protect SPF 45 Application Express
RoC Minesol Protect Ultra High Protection Suncare Spray SPF 60
RoC Minesol Protect Very High Protection Suncare Spray SPF 30


Rosasol Cream with SPF 15

Vichy Capital Soleil Face and Body Lotion SPF 50
Vichy Capital Soleil Sunblock Lotion SPF 35 for Kids
Vichy Capital Soleil Sun Block Cream SPF 60
Vichy Capital Soleil Ultra Protection Sunblock Stick SPF 60
Vichy Sun Protection Cream SPF 30
Vichy Sun Protection Cream XL SPF 30
Vichy Sun Protection Cream XL SPF 45
Vichy Ultra-Fluid Sun Protection XL SPF 30