Sunscreen Protection
Occurrences of skin cancer are on the rise, even though use of suncreen use is up. Scientists believe one reason is that sunscreens stop UV-B burning rays, so people stay in the sun longer, thinking they are protected. This leads to prolonged UV-A exposure and long-term damage, especially in the areas of photo-aging and skin cancer. While both UV-A and UV-B rays are likely to contribute to skin cancer and aging, research indicates the UV-A rays may be the greater source of damage. By penetrating deep to the dermis/epidermis where skin cells are formed, the UV-A rays appear to damage chromosomes during cell division and trigger cancerous cell production.
In addition, the UV-A rays harden the collagen fibers, which support the skin. These fibers then break, contributing to wrinkles and sagging. Daily use of a sunblock product containing chemical sunscreens for adequate blocking of UV-B rays and physical blocks, specifically zinc oxide, provide true broad spectrum protection against the suns harmful rays. We have a wide variety of sunscreens available for all skin types.
