A recent survey by the American Academy of Dermatology of more than 1,000 American adults found half of the concern for premature skin aging, and only half uses the sunscreen regularly, while almost 1 in 4 does not know that it helps prevent early aging.
Despite knowing that sun exposure contributions without skin aging, many Americans should not take preventive measures to protect themselves. While 73% use products or procedures to avoid premature aging, only 56% use sunscreen regularly, and only 20% do so on cloudy days, according to the survey.
“Many people realize that sun exposure contributes to the aging of the skin, however, there is a significant gap in understanding how to prevent it,” says Elizabeth Houshmand, Faad, a dermatologist certified by the Board in Dallas, Texas, in a press release. “The sunscreen is one of the most effective tools we have to slow down premature aging, and unfortunately this survey shows that many Americans do not use it regularly or do not obtain their complete benefits.”
In fact, more than two out of five Americans do not know the complete benefits of sunscreen, including their ability to prevent skin cancer, dark spots and premature aging, according to the survey.
Unprotected sun exposure is the risk factor of greater prevention for skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States. In addition, without sun protection, skin damage can be accumulated over time. This can lead to freckles, age spots and wrinkles.
Unfortunately, many adults are already noticing signs of sun damage. According to the survey, 4 out of 10 adults report wrinkles or dark spots that believe they are from sun exposure, and the thesis, 68% bothers them changes in their skin.
Houshmand accompanies the following simple steps to make sunscreen a perfect part of its daily skin care routine:
- Apply every morning, use a broad spectrum and water resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher as the last step in your morning skin care routine, after moisturizing.
- Do not skip cloudy days: UV rays penetrate clouds and windows, so the sunscreen is essential when cloudy or if it is indoors near the windows or drives your vehicle.
- Cover all exposed skin: Apply sunscreen on the face, neck, ears and any other exposed area. Do not forget that commonly lost points like the top of your hands, which are especially susceptible while driving.
- Apply during the day again: if time passes outdoors, re -apply every two hours or immediately after sweating or swimming.
In addition to using sunscreen, the American Academy of Dermatology and Houshmand Chojo then as part of a comprehensive sun protection plan:
- Search shade. Look for shadow when appropriate, remembering that the sun’s rays are the strongest between 10 am and 2 pm. You can also look at your shadow. Every time your shadow is shorter than you, look for shadow.
- Wear sunscreen. Use a light and long -sleeved shirt, pants, a wide wing hat and sunglasses with UV protection, when possible. For more effective protection, select clothes with an ultraviolet protection factor number on the label.
“Protecting your skin from the sun every day, -retrain or brightness, is essential for prevention wrinkles, dark spots and even skin cancer,” says Houshmand in a press release. “If you notice anything with itching, change or bleeding, make an appointment to see a dermatologist certified by the Board.”
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