Sun Protective Factor (SPF):The Higher The SPF, The Better The Protection!

http://www.malindafelts.com * Did you know that 60% of Americans still actively seek a sun tan? * Did you know that a sun tan is the skin's first indication of sun damage? * Did You know that less than 30% of Americans apply sun screen while on vacation? * Did you know that less than 20% of people wear sun screen year round?

Skin Care Myth: The higher the SPF, the better the protection.

There are three kinds of ultraviolet (UV) rays: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVA rays penetrate the skin fairly deeply, altering our pigmentation to produce a tan. UVB rays are the primary sunburn rays. These rays also damage our skin's DNA and cause photoaging, pigment changes, and carcinomas (cancerous tumors). UVC rays are absorbed by the atmosphere and don't make it to the ground.

The SPF on a sunscreen refers to the amount of protection the product offers from UVB rays or sunburns. Many sunscreens, therefore, need to offer protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Broad spectrum means protection against UVA and UVB. Look for an SPF of at least 15 and one of the following ingredients: oxybenzone or avobenzone (Parsol 1789) for UVA protection, or titanium dioxide or zinc oxide (which block both UVA and UVB).

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