Trick & Tips
Never
Ignore Sun
Screen!
Ultraviolet radiation
is said to be one of the
cause of premature
aging, black spot, cataract
and skin cancer.
So, never ignore to wear
sun screen!
Trick & Tips
Photo: Franciska Margati
Destinasi Indonesia |
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Should danger spoil your
planned vacation? Don’t! Take
action to avoid danger without
ruining your excitement. Put
on sun screen, wear hat, loose
clothes and other clothing that
can protect your skin from the
radiation.
Before applying sun screen it
is best to have a clear under
standing on the product that
is called sun block. Here are
some terminologies used that
need to be comprehended.
• UV: Ultraviolet radiation (UV).
Researches show that over
exposed to UV radiation can
interrupt skin health. Re
searchers called UV radiation
as the cause of different
types of skin cancer like no
melanoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, and alkali, cell
carcinoma.
UV is divided into UVA and
UVB. The radiation can pe
netrate earth atmosphere
and danger to skin health.
• UVA: UVA donates about
95% of UV radiation that
enter the earth atmosphere
and penetrating the glass.
Over exposure can cause
S
unbathing in the ocean or in
the mountain during holiday
is exciting. We can relax
and get benefit out of the
sun. New research from
Edinburgh University Dermatologist,
London, England as what has been
published at bbc.co.uk, mentioned
that the sun is not only rich in vitamin
D but also proven to help lower down
blood pressure and give good impact
to the heart.
Keep Cautious
The sun light over exposure may be
harmful. So it is best to be cautious,
even though you will not feel the impact
directly.
Many researches show that over
exposed to sun light can lower the skin
immune that may easily irritated and in
fected the skin, the appearance of black
spot and premature aging.
Too much ultraviolet radiation will
cause cataract and different types of
cancer such as skin or eye cancer. The
ozone thin layer is believed to give
great percentage on ultraviolet radiation
conductance to earth. The Vision Council
London lately appealed to always wear
sunglasses when having outdoor activi
ties in a long period of time. The appeal
is not only for adults but also children.
damage to the skin among
many are the appearance of
black spot and premature ag
ing. The research also men
tions over exposed by UVA
can be the main cause of
many types of skin cancer.
• UVB: the emission of UVB
cannot penetrate glass. Over
exposure of UVB can cause
skin burn and redness.
• SPF (Sun Protection Fac
tor): beside mentioning its
benefit, to protect skin from
UVA and UVB radiation, sun
block lotion usually write
the content of the SPF for in
stance SPF 15, SPF 30, SPF
50 or even SPF 90.
The numbers show the
length of time the sun
screen is able to protect the
skin from UVB exposure.
The longer you are exposed
to UVB the highest SPF
should be chosen.
• PA+, PA ++, PA +++: is a
sign that show the product
to protect skin from UVA.
The more a “+” sign is
written on the product the
longer it will protect the skin
from UVA.
Tips
• Protect yourself from
ultraviolet radiation with
sunscreen cream
• It is recommended to apply
sunscreen cream every two hours
• cover yourself with hat
• Don’t stay too long under the sun,
especially above 10 AM
• Don’t wear tight clothes when
having activities under the sun. Tight
clothes will directly lead the radiation
to the skin. Wear loose clothes.
• Wear sunglasses.
• Don’t rely only on foundation, pow
der, or any other makeup that contain
sunscreen protection. Those kinds of
makeup are not for outdoor.
• keep on wearing sunscreen cream
on cloudy weather. Ultraviolet radia
tion especially UVA happens in the
morning, afternoon, evening and in
any weather.
• Don’t forget to protect your lips
with lip balm that contain ultraviolet
protection.
Remember!
The level of SPF and PA
stated on the product does
not relate to the level of pro
tection the product can give.
Instead it indicates the length
of time of the protection.
The highest the SPF level, the
longer the protection will be.
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Trick & Tips
Photo: Franciska Margati
Destinasi Indonesia |
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