N Skin Care Alert

Beware: Here Comes the Sun!!!

Did you know that SPF (which stands for Sun Protection Factor) only measures the protection a product can give against UVB rays? It does not determine the effectiveness of a product against UVA rays.

The Sun Is No Fun! Really!

Okay, let's get this straight: I am not, in any way, trying to be a spoilsport. In fact, I love having a blast under the sun, like going to the beach during summer. But hey, reality bites, and in this case, the sun’s rays bite (literally)! There’s the fact that the sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays proven by A LOT of clinical studies to have adverse effects on the skin.

How does the sun damage the skin? Let’s clear things further by knowing more about the three types of UV lights emitted by the sun -- UVA, UVB, and UVC -- and their varying effects on the skin.

UVA is the lowest energy range of UV radiation from the sun. At first, UVA was thought to be harmless, but later on, it was found that UVA can penetrate the skin deeply and as such, can alter the skin’s structure by damaging collagen and elastic fibers. As a result, skin becomes prone to wrinkling, sagging, and developing sun spots. Worse, much UVA exposure may eventually weaken the skin’s defense system, making it susceptible to infections and even skin cancer!

UVB, meanwhile, is responsible for sunburn. Prolonged exposure to UVB may lead to photoaging as well as trigger the development of skin cancer.

Finally, UVC is predicted to be the most damaging to the skin. The good news, though, is that UVC is already screened by the ozone layer and does not yet penetrate the Earth’s atmosphere.

“Nah, I use a sunscreen that has a high SPF value, thus I can already stay under the sun for a long period of time!”

Unfortunately, using a high-factor sunscreen won’t ensure you of superior skin protection against damaging UV rays, more so double your sun time!

According to Daniel McKenzie, M.D., a dermatologist at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills, California, a SPF 30 sunscreen only gives 2% more protection than a SPF 15 product. That is, products rated with SPF 15 can shield against 94% of UVB rays; SPF 30, 96%; and, SPF 40, 97%. Besides, the risk of allergic reactions is higher in very high-factor products!

And take note: SPF only tells the estimated protection you can get from a product before your skin gets “sunburn”. It doesn’t tell the sunscreen’s effectiveness against damaging UVA rays!

In addition, the US FDA no longer allows labeling of sunblock higher than SPF 30.

To ensure you get broad spectrum protection, look for “physical blocker” ingredients like Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide. Like a mirror, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide reflect UV rays away from the skin by forming a “barrier” just above the skin’s surface.

The Best Sunscreen

The best sunscreen products are those that can give broad spectrum protection, or protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Godiva Green Tea Sunblock and Godiva Safe Sea Sunblock can give you broad spectrum protection!

For daily sun protection, use Godiva Green Tea Sunblock (SPF 25), which has Zinc Oxide plus Green Tea Extract to protect against DNA damage. Meanwhile, Godiva Safe Sea Sunblock (SPF 30), which has Titanium Dioxide, is the WORLD’S ONLY sunscreen lotion that defends against marine stingers (like jellyfish, sea lice, and coral). Both Godiva Green Tea Sunblock and Godiva Safe Sea Sunblock are wtare resistant, so they do not wear off easily and can last throughout the day.

So be wise in buying sunscreen products! Choose only those which can give you superior skin protection against the ALL harmful UV rays the sun. Choose Godiva Green Tea Sunblock and Godiva Safe Sea Sunblock today!

G Did You Know That...?

Jellyfish sting is dangerous!!!

Did you know that jellyfish sting is harmful? Jellyfish leave quite nasty marks. These include long red streaks, redness, blisters, ulceration, swelling, possible secondary infection and scarring. Some unfortunate bathers can develop severe allergic reactions and may even have life-threatening symptoms, especially if they receive multiple stings or come into contact with the dangerous Box Jellyfish.

The good news is, it is now possible to protect yourself against the stings of most jellyfish and other marine stingers like sea lice, sea nettle, coral and sea anemone. Thanks to Godiva Safe Sea Sunblock, you can head for the beach without worries!

Benefits of Godiva Safe Sea Sunblock:

• SPF 30
• Water resistant
• Has Titanium Dioxide for broad UV spectrum protection.

 

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