Many of us love nothing more than lounging in the sunshine and with the warmer months just around the corner, we cannot wait to start enjoying the great outdoors! Spending time in nature is a great way to unwind, prevent stress and ensure we have some essential self-care time! However, exposure to the sun can hurt your health in the long run. Over time, too much time outdoors can put you at risk of age spots, wrinkles and even skin cancer, which is why I recommend Heliocare 360 sunscreen.
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can be responsible for 90% of visible changes to your skin. This exposure to the sun over time is called ‘photoaging’ and is a direct result of the cumulative sun damage you have been exposed to in your life. Looking after your skin and using innovative formulas such as Heliocare 360 sunscreen can help protect you from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Fortunately, I am an expert in delivering effective anti-ageing solutions to help you feel your most confident and radiant self!
What Can Sun Damage Do To My Skin?
Although we all love having a tan, signs of photoaging can begin as early as our teenage years. However, it is never too late to start protecting your body from UV rays. Usually, photoaging is particularly prominent on areas of the body that are more exposed to the sun, such as the hands and face. If you want to compare the difference between chronological ageing and photoaging, then simply compare skin on an area of your body that is not exposed to the sun to skin that is regularly exposed.
Photoaging can make you feel self-conscious and may include symptoms such as wrinkling, pigmentations, decreased elasticity of the skin, rough skin tone and/or broken spider veins. All skincare experts recommend using methods of sun protection throughout the year that can help prevent photoaging. I believe that the easiest thing you can do to help your skin is to alter your daily routine and add an SPF product such as Heliocare 360.
Damaging UVA And UVB Rays
To protect our skin from premature ageing, it is important to use broad-range sun protection. Such products are clinically proven to shield our skin from damage.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is part of the natural energy produced by the sun. UV light has shorter wavelengths than visible light, so your eyes can’t see it, but your skin can feel it. There are two types of UV light that are proven to contribute to damaging your skin:
- Ultraviolet A (UVA) has a longer wavelength and is associated with skin ageing
- Ultraviolet B (UVB) has a shorter wavelength and is associated with skin burning
Many sunscreens only stop harmful UVB rays from damaging our skin, but these products do not necessarily protect us from UVA rays. For ultimate sun protection, it is vital that you use comprehensive sun protection daily, such as Heliocare products. For example, Heliocare 360 offers broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared-A, all of which are emitted from the sun and can accelerate the ageing process.
The Heliocare 360 range is packed with intelligent ingredients that are scientifically proven to protect against the sun’s rays, repair damage and prevent premature ageing. No matter your specific skin needs, there is a Heliocare 360 product for you, each with its own luxurious formulation that you will enjoy using every single day.
Heliocare 360 Sunscreen
With summer just around the corner, you can keep your skin looking healthy and hydrated with Heliocare 360 sunscreen by clicking here, this link enables you to receive 10% off your first purchase.
To find out more about Heliocare from myself, or to find out more about the treatments I offer at Appearance Based Medicine, please feel free to email info@ab-med.co.uk or fill in a contact form.
