Why It’s Important to Wear Sunscreen Daily
Happy National Sunscreen Day! As we head into June and are spending more time outside it’s important to be wearing sunscreen everyday! National sunscreen day is on May 27th every year to raise awareness about the importance of protecting skin from the sun's harmful UV ray.
Do you have to reapply sunscreen?
The short answer to this question is yes of course! We often see people apply sunscreen once in the morning and call it good for the rest of the day, which is not going to protect your skin from those harmful rays. It depends on the type of sunscreen but most companies say to reapply every 2 to 3 hours even if you aren’t just sitting at the pool. You can get harmful rays from driving in the car, going for a walk, doing yard work, etc. which is why it’s especially important to be reapplying.
Are there different types of UV rays?
When it comes to sunscreen there are different types of UV that sunscreen can protect you from. There are two different types of UV radiation that you should ensure your sunscreen is protecting you from.
UVA: This has a longer wavelength than UVAB and is associated with skin aging.
UVB: This has a shorter wavelength and is associated with skin burning.
Which one is worse for your skin? Both are harmful to your skin, although UVB doesn’t go as deep as UVA it can still damage the top layers of your skin and skin cells. ZO Skin Health has some awesome sunscreen products that protect from UVA/UVB radiations and some protect you from IR-A and HEV rays as well.
Protect your investment in yourself
Wearing sunscreen daily can help protect the investments you’ve made for yourself such as BodyTite, Morpheus8, FaceTite, BBL, etc. When you are protecting your skin from the harmful UV rays you are also helping the longevity of the treatments you’ve gotten for your skin. Don’t let your investments go to waste! Wear sunscreen daily!
Get a sunscreen that fits your skin
If you have any questions about the different types of sunscreen or what to look for in a sunscreen contact us today. We also offer treatments to repair any skin damage you may have please reach out to us and we would love to have a consultation with you to provide a solution for you.
