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Sun Safety

Sun Saftey - neaclear Liquid Oxygen Skin Care Products aging happens to everyone. as we age, the elastic tissue of the face begins to lose its springy, rubber band-like quality. the harmful effects of the sun also begin to show. this allows wrinkles, big pores, brown patches, and small veins to form, giving the appearance of aging. the effects of aging are worsened by the sun; the more sun you expose yourself to, the older you will look. sun exposure also increases the risk of skin cancer.

let’s talk about skin cancer for a second:

skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the united states. more than 500,000 new cases are reported each year – and the incidence is rising faster than any other type of cancer.

most people also have no idea that 80% of our lifetime sun exposure and risk of getting skin cancer occurs before the age of 18!

the primary cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet radiation - most often from the sun, but also from artificial sources like sunlamps and tanning booths. in fact, researchers believe that our quest for the perfect tan, an increase in outdoor activities, and perhaps the thinning of the earth's protective ozone layer are behind the alarming rise we are now seeing in skin cancers.

anyone can get skin cancer - no matter what your skin type, race or age, no matter where you live or what you do. but your risk is greater if...

your skin is fair and freckles easily
you have light-colored hair and eyes
you have a large number of moles, or moles of unusual size or shape
you have a family history of skin cancer or a personal history of a blistering sunburn
you spend a lot of time working or playing outdoors
you live closer to the equator, at a higher altitude, or in any place that gets intense, year-round sunshine
you received therapeutic radiation treatments for adolescent acne

sunscreens and sun blocks remain the best defense your skin has against the drying, wrinkling, and burning effects of the sun's UV rays.

Older Skin Has DNA Damage

while it is quite common for our cells to sustain some DNA damage over the course of time, our skin cells take the brunt of this damage since these cells are routinely exposed to solar radiation. in fact, when you get a sunburn, thousands of skin cells have been killed. the cells that survive often have DNA damage. unfortunately, as we age, our bodies produce less DNA and RNA material, so our cells lose their ability to repair DNA damage—all of which promotes wrinkles, lines, and sagging.

Protect Yourself and Your Family All Year Round

do not sunbathe
avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the peak hours for harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation
when outdoors, use sunscreens rated SPF 15 or higher
apply sunscreen liberally, uniformly, and frequently
when exposed to sunlight, wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, broad-brimmed hats, and UV-protective sunglasses
stay away from artificial tanning devices
teach your children good sun protection habits at an early age: the damage that leads to adult skin cancers starts in childhood
examine your skin head to toe at least once every three months

Did You Know?

year-round sun protection is important?
the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation can penetrate many types of clothes?
it can also go through automobile and residential windows?
it can damage your eyes, contributing to cataracts, macular degeneration, and eyelid cancers?
when you're on snow or ice, your face and eyes are at almost twice the risk of UV damage because of reflected glare?

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