What’s SPF

We all know that staying out of the sun is important, but do we really understand why? And what’s all the buzz around SPF?

Why do we need to protect our skin from the sun? Aside from causing sunburns and our skin to darken, prolonged sun exposure can increase the risk of skin cancers and speed up skin aging. Harmful UV rays not only damage our skin from within, but they also cause very visible effects like wrinkles, sagging, and age spots. This is why everyone should use sunscreen, regardless of age or gender.

There are 2 types of sunscreens: physical and chemical.

  • Physical (or mineral) sunscreens help to block and scatter the sun’s rays before they even penetrate your skin
  • Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays before they can cause any damage.

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