The end of the year is coming and with it comes the summer and sun! The use of sunscreen is important all year but this time its use should be intensified.

Excessive exposure to the sun causes many problems in the skin due to ultraviolet rays (UV). The shield has the function of protecting avoiding heat stroke, burns, spots, premature aging, flaccidity, injuries and more severe, melanoma skin cancer.

The dermatologist Thomas Fitzpatrick ranked the skin 6 types:

Types 1 e 2: very white skin and white fur.

For these types of skins, who never tan and burning with ease, It recommended the protection factor 60, because, such guards are able to block 98,5% of ultraviolet rays;

Kind 3 e 4: slightly dark skins and dark skins.

These skins already have a little natural protection. Burn easily, but they can get tanned and, that is why, They can be protected with a protection factor 30 filtering 96% of ultraviolet rays;

Kind 5 e 6: very dark skins and black skins.

For these skins, staying tan easily and rarely burn, the protection factor 15, filtering 87% of ultraviolet rays, It is the most suitable.

On the use of shields and blockers: It should spread in the body and face, without forgetting ears, feet and neck. Apply new layer upon contact with water and use caps that already operate as a protective factor 7 to face and 5 to the neck.

In addition to the tone, it is important to consult your dermato to stay on top of the risk factors, ranging from eye color to family history and is essential to avoid exposure to the sun from 10 am to 16h.

AND REMEMBER!

It is very important to use sunscreen all year and every day (even on days without sunshine!).

References:

CIPA Informa: The Importance of Sun Protection.
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Come rain or shine, use sunscreen.
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