Indian summers are dry, warm, and scorching. We all agree to the change in climatic conditions which are getting worsen day by day. The sun is getting hot every single day. In such conditions, protection of the skin is the biggest concern. Hence skincare routine is a must ritual in this season. One should always take care of the skin while stepping out of the house in the summers. Your skin is the body’s largest organ and it covers your entire body. The skin needs the best protection against the harsh effects of the environment.
Constant exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can lead to skin damage such as wrinkles, suntan, sunspots, and skin cancer. Sun damage is cumulative, which means that the damage to the skin caused by the sun’s UV rays all adds up. Other than environmental pollutants, ultraviolet exposure is one of the reasons that lead to premature aging.
What exactly causes skin damage in summer?
The sun rays emit UV radiations: Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB).
The UVA lights have a longer wavelength and penetrate the skin deeply leading to premature aging associated with wrinkles and tanning. Whereas, UVB penetrates and damages the outermost layer of the skin. Overexposure to these harmful lights causes sunburn and in severe cases blistering.
How to protect the skin from the sun in summer?
The most likely used product during summers is Sunscreen. They are the physical or chemical barriers that either reflect the rays or absorbs through the skin which ultimately protects the body from the sun causing damage. The word ‘SUNSCREEN’ itself tells you about its use! By wearing sunscreen every day, you will slow down the effects of aging of your skin; thereby look more youthful and radiant for more long years.
How to select the right Sunscreen?
The sunscreens are labeled with SPF factor which is connected with UVA & UVB rays protection. The SUN protection factor (SPF) is a measure of how well the sunscreen will protect the skin from UV rays.
The dermatologists recommend water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 50 as it blocks 97% of the UV rays & is suitable for the Indian climate. Ideally, SPF 50 would take you 50-times longer to burn/ damage your skin, than if you weren’t wearing sunscreen. The higher the SPF number, the better it works at blocking UV rays. It is important to note that no sunscreen blocks 100% of UV rays.
The sunscreen should be selected as per the outdoor activities of a person. For daily routine, SPF 50 is recommended. In the case of high altitudes, outdoor trekking, high SPF is an ideal choice.
Nowadays, when the market offers a variety of options to select sunscreens, one should opt for herbal-based products. The herbal ingredients help to control the free radical damage caused due to sun damage and also prevent chemical cancer-causing damage to the skin.
If you are looking for a suitable herbal sunscreen then moha: Sunscreen Lotion with SPF50 enriched with Aloe Vera, Sunflower and other ingredients help prevent skin damage, tanning as well as keeps your skin moisturized and soft.
Ensure to wear moha: Herbal Sunscreen with SPF50 15-mins before you step out, to enjoy the summer!!!
