{"id":1562,"date":"2022-07-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=1562"},"modified":"2025-01-06T19:03:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T19:03:39","slug":"sun-damage-and-importance-of-sunscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/sun-damage-and-importance-of-sunscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Damage &#038; the Importance of Sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is more to sun\u2019s damage than just the burn. Over exposure to sunlight can accelerate aging, so it\u2019s important to adopt some best practices to have healthier and younger-looking skin. As Dr. Katie Rodan says, \u201cThe first anti-aging product you should buy is the right sunscreen with UVA\/UVB protection.\u201d And that is the truth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at what\u2019s going on under your skin when in the sun so that you better understand how to protect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/sun-damage-and-importance-of-sunscreen\/#How_the_Sun_Damages_Our_Skin\" >How the Sun Damages Our Skin&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/sun-damage-and-importance-of-sunscreen\/#Be_Proactive_Long_Term_Sun_Damage_Is_Real\" >Be Proactive: Long Term Sun Damage Is Real<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/sun-damage-and-importance-of-sunscreen\/#Take_Charge_Like_a_Boss_The_Importance_of_Sunscreen\" >Take Charge Like a Boss: The Importance of Sunscreen&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/sun-damage-and-importance-of-sunscreen\/#Best_News_Ever_Redemption\" >Best News Ever: Redemption!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Sun_Damages_Our_Skin\"><\/span><strong>How the Sun Damages Our Skin&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"510\" class=\"wp-image-1565\" style=\"width: 287px; height:255px; float:left; padding-right:2em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UVA-UVB-Rays.png\" alt=\"Scientific diagram illustrating how UVA and UVB rays penetrate the skin&nbsp;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UVA-UVB-Rays.png 574w, https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UVA-UVB-Rays-550x489.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only two ultra-violet rays from the sun reach Earth\u2019s surface: UVB and UVA rays. UVB rays, which are shorter and responsible for sun burns, are strongest from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and heat up blood vessels that reach out to calm and heal the skin. These broken or busted capillaries can outlast the burn, and the heat from the rays dries out our inner and intercellular fluid, leaving flat, dead and dry skin cells to stack up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UVA rays, which are longer and responsible for premature aging, penetrate the deepest dermis layer from sunup to sundown. It can take <em>years<\/em> before the damage surfaces, such as discoloration, wrinkles and sagging from broken-down collagen and elastin. Approximately 90% of premature skin aging is caused by the sun (according to The American Academy of Dermatology and the Canadian Dermatology Association).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Proactive_Long_Term_Sun_Damage_Is_Real\"><\/span><strong>Be Proactive: Long Term Sun Damage Is Real<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incidental <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/lets-talk-sun-damage-sun-protection\/\">sun damage<\/a> adds up, like forgetting to put on sunscreen when walking the dog, sitting by a sunny window or driving in the car. Don\u2019t forget that sun beams also reflect off of the sand, concrete, snow or shallow water \u2013 meaning you need to wear sunscreen and regularly reapply it when out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a quick visual to demonstrate. Hold both arms out with one palm up and the other down. Which looks better \u2013 the toasty older-looking skin on the arm with your palm down or the unexposed inner skin on the arm with your palm up? Ta-dah!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Charge_Like_a_Boss_The_Importance_of_Sunscreen\"><\/span><strong>Take Charge Like a Boss: The Importance of Sunscreen&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun protection is for everyone! Even warm, tan or deep skin tones can experience brown spots, melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as well as all visible signs of aging. And sunscreen is not just for the summer; protecting yourself from the sun with an SPF or physical coverings like clothing or umbrellas should be practiced all year. Try going \u201cHollywood\u201d by wearing a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses and sitting in the shade during peak daylight hours. Also keep in mind that different clothing has different levels of SPF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When sunscreen is applied correctly, SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays, SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays and SPF 50 blocks 99% of UVB rays. Therefore, your best approach is to choose a high SPF sunscreen and make efforts throughout the day to stay out of the sun. (Psst: Rodan + Fields <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/shop\/essentials-face-body-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-50\/p\/ESFB150\">ESSENTIALS Face + Body Sunscreen<\/a> with SPF 50 provides 80 minutes of water-resistant, broad-spectrum coverage without clogging pores or causing acne!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep these tips in mind to ensure you are fully protected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One application of sunscreen does not keep you safe all day. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-right-way-to-apply-sunscreen\/\">Apply sunscreen<\/a> 15 minutes before going outdoors and reapply it every two hours <em>and<\/em> after swimming or sweating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be thorough. Apply sunscreen to and behind the ears, on the back of the neck and hands and behind knees and feet. Don\u2019t forget to use your fingertips to apply to your hair part!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store sunscreen in a clean cooler for a refreshing re-application and keep it out of direct sunlight or heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep sunscreens in multiple areas so that you always have it on hand, like in your purse, your bathroom, in your car and near your front door.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a safe summer glow, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/shop\/essentials-foaming-sunless-tan\/p\/ESST125\">Rodan + Fields Foaming Sunless Tan<\/a> \u2013 avoid tanning beds at all costs!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember that the sun does not clear up acne, but simply masks redness by drying out pimples. UV rays can darken post-inflammatory acne marks, so it is best to fight acne with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/shop\/unblemish-regimen\/p\/HUNRJ001\">UNBLEMISH<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/shop\/spotless-regimen\/p\/UNRS001\">SPOTLESS<\/a> Regimens instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_News_Ever_Redemption\"><\/span><strong>Best News Ever: Redemption!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skin renews on a regular basis, so avoiding the sun and being diligent with your sunscreen application can help your skin heal. Certain ingredients in skincare (and food!) can help as well, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/what-antioxidants-do-and-their-benefits-in-skincare\/\">antioxidants<\/a>. They help protect the skin from pollution and UV environmental aggressors that send free radicals and cause oxidative damage. You can take ingest foods or supplements with antioxidants or apply topicals that include them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some exfoliators and brighteners can make your skin more sun sensitive, so be extra vigilant with sun protection when using any type of, Retinol ingredients, or glycolic acids. And to be honest\u2014you should avoid sun exposure if your serious about brightening your skin.. The Rodan + Fields <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/shop\/reverse-regimen\/p\/HRVRGG01\">REVERSE Regimen<\/a> improves sun damaged skin in several different ways with. Exfoliators, brighteners, stabilized vitamin C, Retinal MD (potent but gentle) and RF3 Antioxidant Complex to visibly evening skin tone and increasing resilience to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article by Mary Radford, RN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mary Radford, RNBA, has an extensive background in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Aesthetic Spas. 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