As a part of UV Safety Month, it\u2019s important to be mindful of the little things we can\u00a0do to prevent long-term sun damage over time. One in five Americans will get skin\u00a0cancer by age 70. In addition, repeated exposure to sunlight is known to lead to skin\u00a0discoloration, dark spots, and wrinkles. To protect yourself from the sun, these four\u00a0little things can make a big difference over time.<\/p>\n
Sun Screen<\/b><\/p>\n
Rule #1 cannot be stressed enough: wear sunscreen. This does not just apply to\u00a0lazy days at the beach, but should be incorporated as a regular part of your skincare\u00a0routine. Daily sunscreen on your face and neck can potentially cut your risk for skin\u00a0cancer in half. On top of life-saving benefits, it also reduces the progression of\u00a0wrinkles, limits dark spots & discoloration, and maintains a smoother skin tone.<\/p>\n
Hats<\/b><\/p>\n
Wide brim hats and clothing can shade and cover the skin from damaging rays.\u00a0However, be aware that UV rays can pierce through thinner fabrics. Certain \u201cUV\u00a0protective\u201d clothing is available, but you can also wear denser fabrics like denim or\u00a0synthetic fibers to protect yourself.<\/p>\n
Sunglasses<\/b><\/p>\n
UV rays can harm more than skin. To avoid damage to retinas, we recommend\u00a0wearing sunglasses whenever outdoors to block UV damage to your vision. Not just\u00a0any pair will do \u2013 search for wraparound sunglasses rated UV400 or higher to\u00a0shield your eyes and surrounding skin from damage.<\/p>\n
Avoid Tanning<\/b><\/p>\n
Thankfully, interest in tanning salons has declined by a third in the past decade. Still,\u00a0it is important to remember that tanning leads to premature aging and an increased\u00a0risk of skin cancer. There is no \u201csafe\u201d way to suntan, so grab some sunscreen and\u00a0be prepared to cover up!\u00a0To treat your skin or schedule your yearly skin check, schedule an appointment on\u00a0our home page. Pure Medical Spa is open for guests to treat themselves to a\u00a0refreshing and revitalizing experience.<\/p>\n
Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n MSA Website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a part of UV Safety Month, it\u2019s important to be mindful of the little things we can\u00a0do to prevent long-term sun damage over time. One in five Americans will get skin\u00a0cancer by age 70. In addition, repeated exposure to sunlight is known to lead to skin\u00a0discoloration, dark spots, and wrinkles. To protect yourself from…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n