Skin health from sun up to sun down!
Daylight Defense is a necessity for all skin types all year round. Not to use a scare tactic but skin cancer statistics in the UK have quadrupled since the 1970's. My mother-in-law works in the local doctor surgery and sees patients coming in to be checked, re-bandaged or referred on a daily basis! Now over 2,600 die a year from from skin cancer in the UK. It's on the increase internationally with the highest rates in the Oceania.
3 Top Tips from International Dermalogica Experts:
"When you are near water, snow, or at the beach, watch out as reflection can increase the intensity of UV. Make sure you are re-applying SPF every 2 hours and immediately after swimming."
Arabella Lane, International Training Specialist
"It is advised to wear long sleeves, trousers, tightly woven fabrics, wide brim hat and large sunglasses that absorb UV. You can purchase clothes that have a UPF rating (ultraviolet protection factor), that block out both UVA and UBV. Some fabrics do a better job than others. Polyester is excellent, where-as cotton and rayon score low. UPF 50 indicates a fabric or garment will allow only 1/50th (approximately 2%) radiation to pass through." Sharon Maxwell, International Education Manager (Europe, Africa & Middle East)
"Don't forget to apply your SPF daily even on a cloudy day. Apply your sunscreen to all skin (face, ears, hands, neck, etc.) Look for a sunscreen that is broad spectrum, as this will protect against UVA/UVB protection. If it does not say either, you may wish to look for another product."
Victoria Convy- International Corporate Trainer
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