Should I Be Using SPF Year-Round? (Not Just In The Summer)
Many people believe that using SPF (sun protection factor) is just for the summertime when the weather is warm, and the sun is at its hottest. While this is an essential time of year to be extra diligent with sun cream application, you should apply it year-round, rain or shine.
Daily application is crucial when you consider that up to 80% of UVA rays from the sun can penetrate through cloud cover. UVA rays can penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays, causing premature aging and irreversible damage that can lead to skin cancers.
For these reasons, wearing sun protection year-round is a must!
What SPF Items Are Available For Me To Use?
You can find SPF in all kinds of items made especially for your protection. Here is a list of just a few:
- Makeup. Makeup with added sunscreen may be enough to protect your face if you’re using it on your entire face. A safe and recommended routine is to use sunscreen along with your SPF makeup; sunscreen protects what your makeup doesn’t reach.
- Lip Balm. You might be using a daily SPF, but unless your lip balms have a few all-important ingredients to block the sun’s rays, you’re not protecting your lips.
- Clothing. Sun protective clothing and sunscreen can work hand in hand. If you can comfortably cover your skin with fabrics designed to keep UV rays out, do so. Most of these specially designed clothes have a UPF of 50 or more, offering more protection than sunscreen – but if you can’t or aren’t equipped to cover your skin, sunscreen is a great alternative.
- Sunscreen. The SPF rating tells you how long you can stay in the sun without getting burned while wearing that sunscreen compared with how long you can stay in the sun before you burn when not wearing that sunscreen. If it typically takes 15 minutes to burn without sunscreen and you apply an SPF 10, it will take ten times longer to get burned.
How Can Urban Oasis Help Me With Sun Damage To My Skin?
No matter how careful you are, there may be times when you experience sun damage to your skin. Our skin care services at Urban Oasis Day Spa include those formulated specifically for this issue. We have several to choose from, such as:
Firming Peptide Facial
Key Concerns: Advanced signs of age, dull, sagging, and UV damage
This firming and tightening treatment combines some of the latest technology in peptide, antioxidant, and dermal regeneration science. Its benefits include microcirculation, detoxification, instant firming, lifting, and tightening. The skin can remove toxins and provide a youthful appearance by helping to create keratinocytes, collagen, and elastin.
CBD Bliss Anti-Aging Facial
Key Concerns: inflammation, sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, relaxation
Drift away with this CBD facial. It addresses aging skin and inflammation while calming and destressing the face, neck, shoulders, and arms. This blissful facial begins with a double cleanse, enzyme exfoliating treatment, lifting and anti-inflammatory face, neck & shoulder massage with our CBD massage cream, CBD facial mask, and customized skincare.
At Urban Oasis Day Spa, we offer a fantastic array of services explicitly formulated for you. You may enjoy our massage and bodywork, or an Urban Oasis foot soak might be just the thing! You can come to visit us for an infrared sauna, lashes and brow services, and so much more!
Let us plan your spa party! And don’t forget an Urban Oasis gift card for the special occasions in your life.
