According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, the sun causes up to 90% of skin aging. Sunscreen is our first line of defense against harmful UVA and UVB rays and is essential to every skincare routine. May is skin cancer awareness month; it’s the perfect time to introduce Hello Sunshine, IT Cosmetics’ new serum sunscreen.
Sun exposure is the primary source of healthy skin decline. Lack of proper protection from the sun invites unwelcome guests, such as sagging, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and even cancer—the diagnosis of over 5 million skin cancer cases each year.
Daily use of sunscreen reduces the risk of developing melanoma by 50%. The statistics continue to be alarming in that melanoma is one of the leading causes of cancer in young women ages 25-53.
Now that I have your attention to the staggering numbers, let me say that when I say everyone needs sunscreen, I mean everyone. I’m talking to people like me with darker skin tones. Some of you may remember my 2020 post: Do darker-skinned people need SPF daily? Yes, we do!
All types of radiation that hit the earth can cause skin cancer. It’s worth noting the differences in UV radiation. There are three types:
UVA rays: Longwave ultraviolet radiation that is mainly responsible for premature aging.
UVB rays: Short-wave ultraviolet radiation that’s primarily responsible for sunburns.
UVC rays: The ozone layers absorb them before reaching the earth.
It is worth noting that sunscreens with zinc oxide can block both UVA and UVB rays. 27/7 cloudy, rainy, or sunny is the formula for SPF,
Have you ever wondered why some mature women have deep skin wrinkles? It’s not just about genetics and aging. There are other factors at play. Understanding these causes is crucial, as it empowers you to steer your skincare routine and make informed decisions that can help prevent or reduce these wrinkles. You have the power to take control of your skin’s health.
Uncontrollable factors: Genetics and Aging. However, there are Controllable factors:
Smoking, unprotected sun exposure, facial movements, sleeping habits (if you sleep on your face), stress, poor nutrition, dry skin, loss of collagen, skincare routine, premature aging
Thank you, IT Cosmetics, for the opportunity to share my experience with Hello Sunshine 3-in-1 invisible sunscreen. The serum is invisible and has no cast on my dark skin.
Daily SPF 50
Hydrating hyaluronic-acid serum
Makeup primer with no greasiness
Suitable for my sensitive skin ( free of Oxybenzone, parabens, fragrances and non-comedogenic)
It’s affordable at $35 at Ulta, Sephora, and IT Cosmetics. When you join IT Cosmetics by email or text, you’ll receive a 20% discount.
SPF is your skin’s best friend. Dermatologists say sunscreen is the most essential product in your skincare routine. Try IT Cosmetics Hello Sunshine’s invisible hydrating serum sunscreen, and let me know your assessment. Don’t forget the routine dermatology appointment for a skin checkup.
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