Did you know that it only takes 15 minutes for the sun to damage your skin? Before you head outside to enjoy the warm weather and sunny rays, look at ways you can protect your skin.
1. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen
We’ve all been told to wear sunscreen for skin protection but do you know the specific reasons why? Wearing effective sunscreen is the best-kept beauty secret… that’s not really a secret. Even on cloudy days, our skin is susceptible to the sun’s harmful rays which can lead to skin discoloration, skin cancer, and wrinkles over time. YIKES! The biggest switch you can make in your daily skincare routine to help protect your precious skin is to apply sunscreen daily, especially in the mornings.
LYWS sells top-tier sunscreens
If you haven’t had any luck with sunscreen in the past, or you’re looking to start a habit of wearing it, please consider the top-tier sunscreens and brands we offer here at Live Young Wellness Spa, such as Alastin, and ZO Skin Health.
Your friends at Live Young Wellness Spa urge you not to underestimate the benefits sunscreen has as a preventative healthcare habit. Even if your skin isn’t in any kind of danger of getting cooked, wearing sunscreen is a great habit to get into. And there are plenty of products — right here in our office — that really work.
2. Try and avoid peak ray hours
Try and avoid peak sun hours which are typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you are out in the sun during these hours ensure that you have applied your sunscreen.
3. Seek Shade
You can try and seek shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shaded places. Staying in the shade can help reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer.
4. Cover up
You can wear long sleeves, long pants, and skirts that can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Tightly woven fabrics offer the best and most ideal protection. Try to cover up your feet. If you plan on being barefoot or wearing sandals, make sure you apply sunscreen to your feet.
5. Accessories
You can accessorize and throw on a floppy hat that shades your face, ears, and neck. Try to avoid straw hats that have holes for the sunlight to beam through. Throw on your favorite pair of sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays for the best protection. The bigger the glasses, the better!
Call Live Young Wellness Spa today!!
At Live Young Wellness Spa, we want you to walk in our front doors and feel confident that you will receive the best care for your individual needs. It is our job to ensure that happens. We have locations in Flower Mound at 2931 Long Prairie Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75022 and Castle Hills (Carrollton) at 4541 N. Josey Ln. #120 Carrollton, TX 75010.
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