I just found this article online and had to share. This is so important for everyone. Avoid skin cancer and of course, wrinkles!! Read on…
FOUR IN FIVE SUNSCREENS DON’T ADEQUATELY PROTECT YOU FROM THE SUN: Next time you are in the sun, make sure you wear a sunscreen that actually works … because, it turns out, MOST of them DON’T!Sunscreens are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and in order to pass government inspection, they’re only required to block UVB rays from the sun, which cause sunburns. But the sun releases another type of rays called UVA rays, which cause tanning . UVA rays can be just as harmful as UVB rays, but since sunscreen producers aren’t required to make a product that blocks both kinds of rays, most of them don’t. (CNN) If you’re going to be out in the sun, it’s recommended you apply a sunscreen that’s SPF 30, or higher, a full 30 minutes before you go out in the sun, and you should reapply every two hours, or after you go swimming or sweat. Look for sunscreen that protect from both UVA and UVB rays.
