Finally, the sun is out. Now it is the time to get out your sunscreen. Do you rely upon sunscreen for skin protection?
Millions of people do, but they shouldn’t. The rate of melanoma diagnosis is increasing day by day and sunscreens alone cannot reverse this trend. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. If a person has five or more sunburns, his or her risk for melanoma doubles. Most experts believe that using a good sunscreen can play a role in avoiding sunburns that are a big risk factor for melanoma too, provided you use it correctly. Still, there are many myths flowing about the health dangers by using sunscreen.
Given Infographic outlines the most common myths and facts about sunscreen sun protection. Find out how to use sunscreen properly for more effective results and lighten your skin discoloration naturally.
If you are worried about the chemicals used in sunscreen, There are many options too:
- Stay out of the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. if possible.
- Wear chemical free UPF rated hats and clothes.
- Always Use Sunglasses that protect from both UVA & UVB rays.