Skin Deep – June 2014
Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s
feature looks at our ‘Staying safe in the sun, which SPF is
right for you’.
Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or
01925 263660 & 07967 481594.
Next month – ‘The Good
Skin Guide to Combating Acne’.
Recently the media has
started reporting more and more on the dangers of sun beds and excessive
tanning due to the increased risk of developing skin cancer. However, it is
still confusing to people when selecting a good Sun Protection Factor (SPF) as
there are so many brands on the market, with varying degrees of protection.
UVA tends to be associated
with Ageing and being carcinogenic, whereas UVB is linked directly to Burning
(and also has links to pre-cancerous cell changes). For the best protection
against ageing and skin damage it is essential that UVA and UVB are shielded
against and the product is reapplied every few hours as even natural
perspiration can remove it. (No products in the UK are considered ‘water
proof’, merely water resistant).
UV-reflective ingredients
such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide may be controversial in high
concentrations as they have the ability to attract free radicals, which in turn
can sensitise and age the skin. In order to prevent this from occurring, select
a product containing anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories, your skin
specialist will be able to assist with this. Remember to apply 20-30 minutes
before going outside as it takes the product this long to correctly bind to the
skin, having healthy skin means you actually get better protection! And
finally, remember the neck, chest, ears and hands…..not just the face, these
other areas can be the most significant signs of our true age!
