Importance of sunscreen in winters
For most of us, winter means “No sunscreen season”,
which is the most wrong thing you have been doing for your skin till
now. Sunrays are loaded with vitamin D but extreme exposure of UV rays can
cause wrinkles, tanning, fine lines, premature aging, and even cancer. Snow
reflects 80% of UV rays that is why people living in snowy areas and winter
sports players specifically need to use sunscreen to avoid harmful sun rays.
Let’s understand the terminologies related to sunscreen
so that you understand ifs and buts related to it. At the end we will also
introduce you to the best sunscreen
for winters,
and how to apply it correctly.
What is meant by UV rays?
UV radiation stands for ultraviolet rays which have
been considered the biggest factor for skin cancer. Sun is the main source of
these ultraviolet radiations. UV rays not just make skin aging but also alters
the DNA of skin that controls the growth of skin cells which ultimately results
in cancer. There are 3 types of UV rays: UVA, UVB, UVC; UVB being the most
harmful.
How does sunscreen protect from UV rays?
Sunscreen contains minerals such as Zinc oxide and
titanium oxide that act as UV rays blocker, these minerals reflect UV rays and
save you from its harmful impact.
Sunscreen also contains some organic compounds which
although absorb UV rays, but after absorption, they absorb heat and avoid the
impact of UV rays.
Vedic line brings you an amazing
range of sunscreens, vedicline Sun proctor, which will not just save you
from harmful rays but also keep your skin glow and fresh all day. These
sunscreens are available in different SPF (Sun protection factor: a measurement
unit which measures
the extent of protection against UV radiations.) Both type of sunscreen for dry skin and for oily skins are available
here.
How to apply sunscreen?
· Put sunscreen first and then apply moisturizer.
· Put on a thick layer (almost two ounces)
· Use it thrice a day
· Don’t rub the cream on your hands first, rather apply dots of it
on your face and then apply gently.
· Use it daily.
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