Recommendations to Avoid AGING Sun Damage 

Despite years of warnings by experts about the risks 
posed by exposure to UVA and UVB rays, a new national 
survey in the United States on sunscreen use shows that
nearly one-third (30%) of adults (18 and over)report 
not using sunscreen at all, while 71% of those who do use 
sunscreen don't apply it until after already being out 
in the sun,having reached their outdoor destination.

Most sunscreens work by reacting chemically with the 
skin, so they don't start absorbing damaging rays 
immediately and should be applied generously at least 
20 minutes before going outside to reach maximum protection. 

Pre-applying sunscreen before leaving home or your hotel room 
is the proper thing to do because the typical sunscreen product, 
whether cream, gel or spray, needs about 20 to 30 minutes on the 
skin to absorb to its best protection potential. Putting it on 
before you dress enables you to apply it evenly and not miss any spots.

All skin types need to be vigilant about sun protection, even 
those who tan easily and rarely burn. Although a suntan is not 
painful like sunburn, it too is a sign of skin damage that can 
lead to skin cancer and premature aging.   

In addition to taking the proper precautions to protect yourself 
from the sun's harmful rays, you should get regular skin cancer 
screenings to look for abnormalities before they turn into 
something more serious. Whenever in doubt, a doctor should 
examine the skin, since skin cancer, even melanoma, can be 
completely curable when diagnosed in the early stages.

Source: courtesy www.presun.com.  

www.WeddingsHoneymoons.com | February 2007