Sunburn and premature aging go hand in hand.
In the Lehigh Valley, skin care professionals are dedicated to educating and healing their patients.
Meanwhile, the FDA U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is changing its sunscreen labeling, which will help customers choose the best sunscreen for their skin and situation.
The FDA’s sunscreen labeling will become effective June 18, regulating what may have been called “sunblock” in the past to now be called “sunscreen” and protecting on a “broad spectrum” from UVA and UVB sunrays. The labeling will also limit the maximum SPF value to “SPF 50+” and confirm a water resistant level of protection.
There will be no more SPF 100 on sunscreen bottles because it gives “false security that you’re protected 100 percent all the time because you’re not," says Joseph J. Zaladonis Jr., chief of dermatology at St. Luke’s University Hospital.
Once the sun damages the skin, the effects tend to last a lifetime. Whether it's sunburns, sun spots or skin cancer, the effects of sun on your skin can be damaging to your vanity and your life. Laura Parker, owner/aesthetician/skincare therapist at The Skin Clinic in Easton, sees the effects on her clients on a daily basis.
The damage of sunburn "remains in the memory of your skin your entire life,” says Parker.
Sunburn occurs regularly where the sun is reflecting. At the pool or the beach, the sun reflects off the water and onto your skin. While skiing, the sun reflects an equal if not greater amount off the snow. Sun rays reflect off car windows, too, while you’re driving in a seemingly indoor setting.
Anytime you’re outdoors, staying safe in the sun results from proper application of sunscreen. “Sunscreen should be put on 15-20 minutes before you’re outdoors. Also the proper amount is critical. A full-sized adult should use an ounce of sunscreen, which is a shot glass,” says Zaladonis.
One bottle of sunscreen does not equal one summer.
Even if adults have not realized these tips and facts just yet, Parker encourages them to protect their children because they can avoid a lot of problems for their skin and against skin cancer. Much of premature aging happens before 18 years old as a result of sun damage.
The consequences are stifling. “The sunburns you’ve had over a lifetime contribute to melanoma and all types of skin cancer,” says Zaladonis, who also reports that 95 percent of melanoma is curable before the age of 30, but after 30 it is oftentimes fatal.
To stay safe, sunscreen should not be used alone. It’s also vital to seek shade and wear protective clothing, a hat and also sunglasses to protect eyes and retina. Avoiding the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. is recommended by many dermatologist and skin-care professionals.
For busy bees who are in and out of work during the day, Zaladonis says, “Put sunscreen on at the beginning of the day [and] it’ll still offer some protection if you don’t sweat it off.”
Parker, who has seen people with dark skin prone to age spots and with light skin prone to freckling, recommends annual extractions, exfoliations and dermatology visits.
The new labeling on sunscreen will offer protection from UVA sunrays, which cause premature aging and cause Melanoma, and also from UVB sunrays, which cause non-melanoma skin cancer and the unfortunate typical sunburn. To get a sense of the importance of SPF labels, SPF 30 provides 97 percent coverage from UVB rays while SPF 15 only provides 93 percent. To gain the most coverage, avoid generic brands, choose carefully among broad spectrum and SPF 30 or higher and enjoy the sun while loving your skin.
Source:http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment-general/index.ssf/2012/06/sunsational_guide_protecting_s.html
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