As children, rules regarding staying protected from the sun were engraved into our minds.
Our watchful parents (usually mom) routinely slathered us with sunscreen for those days she knew we would be faced with the sun.
Looking back, I couldn’t be more thankful for the institutionalization of practicing safe sun, because we all want to look young, and if you don’t heed these warnings of un-safe sun, your skin will pay the price.
Instagram star and beach goddess, Charlotte D’alessio even went on to say in a recent question and answer video, alongside her girlfriend, Abby Champion, the secret to being so tanned is “to lather yourself up in baby oil, and sit out in the sun for six hours.”
With the technology that we are faced with in today’s society, there is no logical answer as to why we shouldn’t be educated regarding the detrimental effects of over sun exposure.
So What’s The Deal?
Below we will be exploring the truthful outcomes of over sun exposure, and the not-so-pretty truth to achieving that summertime bronzed effect.
Hello Red Skin : A majority of the world’s population has been faced with the unforgiving mechanism of a sunburn.
Yes, you heard that correctly, a sunburn is actually the result of protecting your skin from harsh UV rays, love burns huh?
The science behind a sunburn lays within a pigment called melanin, which absorbs UV rays, and dissipates them as heat. This is also what adds color to your hair, skin, and eyes.
Skin Cancer: Most of us have known, or know somebody who has been faced with the never ending, and draining fight with cancer, and regardless if they beat it, cancer sucks!
Many people understand that sunbathing can result in this, but choose to ignore it, because they believe a nice summer glow is worth the risk.
Skin cancer occurs after there has been over exposure on skin cells, which then morph into cancerous cells.
Premature Aging: I will never forget a story my cosmetology teacher told our class while we were exploring the importance of proper skin care.
She told us that while grocery shopping, she bumped into an old friend from high school.
She barely recognized this woman, because for someone who was supposed to be in their thirties, she resembled someone in their sixties.
Her skin had a leather-like texture to it, which is common to sun worshippers, who do not take the precautions necessary to practice safe sun.
Hello Liver Spots… : Have you ever noticed skin blotches on someone older, that appear to be a darker color in comparison to the rest of their skin?
Yup, liver spots, moles and freckles are all a result of over sun exposure.
This occurs when the UV rays destroy the collagen and tissue beneath the skin, producing over pigmentation of certain spots.
No Tea No Shade: Are you scared yet? Because I know when I was introduced to the dangers of sunbathing, I never wanted to step into the sun again.
However, don’t be afraid, there are ways to safely achieve that beautiful bronzed summer glow without costing your overall health, or the future appearance of your skin.
Below I have found some amazing facial products, and makeup products, that you can wear with confidence, knowing that they will protect your skin while battling UV rays.
Moisturizer:
Origins- A Perfect World™ SPF 25 Age-Defense Moisturizer with White Tea
