SunBlock

Perhaps one of the most talked about topic during summer time is Sun Screen Protection ! Nevertheless, even we had done our works in such protection, our lovely tender skin has eventually being damaged by the hot sun, one way or another. Way so ?!

Under the hot summer, our skin is actually under great test ! Let’s carefully look thru some of the below general knowledge and details :-

What do us really need to get protection from ?

In actual, we need to beware of the UVA area ! The long wave ultraviolet ray. This is the main culprit that really could damage the lipin and the collagen . UVA may penetrate the corium layer, causes the skin to tan, and accelerates skin aging activities.

UVB area ( the midwave ultraviolet ray ) – it may penetrate the skin’s corium layer, causes our skin gets burnt, red spot. But UVB could be shielded by clothes and glass.

Choosing the Right Protection for Various Skin Types

Do note that different skin nature requires different product in sun’s protection. That is, everyone might require different application for sun protection.

• Oily Skin Type – Advisable to choose water based sun protection lotion as it could helps to penetrate and better absorb by oily skin.
• Dry Skin Type – Choose Cream based for sun protection, which provide strong application.
• Natural/Mixed Skin Type  – Choose lotion based sun screen protection.

Getting the Right SPF Value

In general, when the SPF value is higher, it gives higher level in protection. In general, under normal weather condition, SPF8 to 12 would be suitable for normal skin type. For those who needs higher level f sun protection, choose SPF30 sun block lotion ;  For those with skin allergy, SPF value of 12 to 20 is more suitable.

Selecting the Right Protection with PA value

By now we should know, it is not only getting the right SPF value in sun block protection.  Because SPF can only defend our skin against the U-VB ultraviolet ray, which is only 1% ultraviolet rays.

The real major damages come from U-VA which could harms our elastic fiber rapidly, and causes the aging problem. To protect our skin against UVA, we should be looking for products with UVA “PA+”  indication.

For those going for swimming, it is wise to get sun block with not only SPF30+ value, but also with PA+++ indication. This would give you the best protection so far.

This vitamin could even help in delaying or preventing cataract formation. This is because ultraviolet light  and oxidative stress are believed to be the main causes of cataract formation. And Vitamin C can helps in preventing the damages caused by oxidative stress !

The other most commonly known above Vitamin C is that it does helps in fighting cold and flu. It is well known that this vitamin supercharges our immune system, helping it to move faster and fighting effectively against viruses and bacteria. While it may not means that we could prevent cold and flu with Vitamin C, it could actually help to shorten the infection period, and lessen the severity.

Further, Vitamin C has long known to be helping in protection of joints, gums, and skins, improving wound healing process by supporting the production of collagen. Nevertheless, apart of all these healing benefits, majority of us are actually fall short of sufficient level of this crucial nutrient on daily basis. Thus, that’s where vitamin supplement comes handy in helping us to boost up the required short fall.

Most of the vitamin supplements available in your local drug store are good source for it. However, for people with deficiencies in red blood cell enzyme ( or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase ) shout avoid high intake of this nutrient. Consult your local healthcare professionals before hand.