Photodamage Explained
Photodamage, or photoaging, results from prolonged UV radiation exposure from the sun, which can alter skin texture, color, and elasticity. This exposure speeds up aging, causing wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and a leathery texture. It also leads to pigmentation issues like freckles and sunspots, and increases the risk of skin cancers, including melanoma.
Working Together: Skin Care and Suncare
Using both skincare and suncare together is crucial for effectively addressing photodamage, as it combines nourishment and targeted protection against harmful UV rays.
More About Suncare: UVA / UVB Rays
“A” = “Aging” UVA, which accounts for 95% of the UV light that reaches Earth, is responsible for aging effects. It is present 365 days a year, cloudy or sunny, and it penetrates glass. UVA also reaches into the dermis & epidermis, where it creates oxidative damage to the skin, which shows up as the signs of photoaging. UVA rays are sometimes called tanning rays, but even a warm, glowy tan is a sign of skin damage!
“B” = “Burning” UVB rays only penetrate the skin’s surface, where they cause the initial appearance of sunburn. They are strongest during the spring and summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on sunny days. U.V can damage the DNA in skin cells and is thought to be the culprit behind most skin cancers.
Why Minerals?
TiZO sun protection uses only mineral-based sunscreen ingredients. In fact, TiZO stands for Titanium Zinc Oxide. Learn how minerals sunscreens perform on the surface of your skin and provide superior skin benefits.
Mineral sunscreens work by reflecting UV rays away from the skin
Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays and convert them to heat energy.
Broad Spectrum Protection
To receive maximum protection from your sunscreen, be sure to pick one that provides broad spectrum coverage, protecting against both UVA and UVB.
Chemical Sunscreens are limited in their protection and need to be combined in order to accomplish what Zinc Oxide can do alone.
What is SPF?
Sun Protection Factor: A measure of how much UV radiation is required to produce a sunburn on protected skin relative to unprotected skin. The SPF refers only to protection from UVB rays and measures the amount of UVB protection a formula provides.
A good skincare routine and sun protection will allow you to make the most of your summer in complete safety and preserve your youth capital!