Is safer sun exposure possible? Contrary to scare tactics, sun is good for you. Exposure itself doesn’t increase risk of cancer, and has many benefits from balancing hormones with circadian rhythm to increasing Vitamin D. Getting burned is what IS bad and increases risk of cancer, which is also increased by factors such as: moles, family history, fair complexion or red hair, smoking, chemical exposure, Vitamin D deficiency, weakened immune system, sunburns as a child. You can reduce risk by avoiding excessive sun exposure that causes burn, wearing UV protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, and leverage shade or scheduling activities when sun is not at peak times (when the rays are at their strongest) and wearing sunscreen – but what kind?! DID YOU KNOW? Your sunscreen has an expiration date – make sure to check it! Beautycounter’s sunscreen meetings the requirements for HSA/FSA reimbursement? With mineral sunscreens you need to shake well, apply often Sun Protection Factor (SPF) tells you how long the sun’s UVB rays would take to redden your skin compared to the amount of time without sunscreen. Since SFP 30 blocks 97% and SPF 50 blocks only 1% more at 98%, proper application has more impact to sun […]
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