These days sun prevention is a hot topic! At Ximena Skincare Clinic we are big advocates of sunscreen. There are many benefits to using SPF, so we will go through a few in depth.

1. Shields you from Harmful UV Rays – These rays cause many skin damaging diseases. Skin cancer is the biggest risk when going in the sun unprotected. Simply by using an SPF of 30 you can block up to 96% of UV rays.
2. Prevents Premature Aging – Sun damage is one of the number one causes of fine lines and wrinkles. If you go in the sun frequently you will start to see fine lines and wrinkles show up usually around the eyes, mouth and forehead. Studies reveal that people below the age of 55 who used sunscreen had 24% lesser chances of developing these aging signs than non-sunscreen and occasional sunscreen users.
3. Lowers Skin Cancer Risks – We recommend sunscreen application daily. This will help protect against the harmful UV rays penetrating the skin.
4. Lowers Blotchiness on Face – Sun damage can also be the cause of blotchiness and uneven skin coloration. Because of all the grooves and curves in your face and body your skin will be exposed to the sun unevenly. Many times your nose and cheeks will be exposed more intensely than other parts of your face.
5. Prevents Sunburns – This is a no brainer! Sunburns hurt, take time to heal and can lead to many health issues. Also, no matter what your skin color is you are susceptible to sunburns. Why take the risk?
6. Prevents Tanning – Though tanning doesn’t seem like it could be harmful there are many risks involved when getting a tan. The increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which causes the tan color change in your skin is a sign of damage. Once skin is exposed to UV rays, it increases the production of melanin in an attempt to protect the skin from further damage.
7. Enhances Health of the Skin – Collagen, keratin, and elastin are protected by sunscreen. These proteins will rejuvenate making your skin healthy and youthful. Make sure your sun block has titanium oxide in it to ensure you get these benefits.

We are passionate about your skin health at Ximena Skincare Clinic and we recommend daily sun protection of SPF 30. This will help with both direct and indirect sun exposure. Always apply sunblock half an hour before you’ll be in contact with the sun. Reapply it every 2 hours if you are outside. Though there is never a guarantee that you will be untouched by the sun, wearing sunscreen diligently can greatly reduce the risk! Contact us for your next treatment to reverse the signs of sun damage!

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