The Role of Sunscreen in Preventing Skin Cancer and Aging
Sunscreen is one of the most important ingredients in health and beauty that does much more than prevent a sunburn. Sunscreen is one of the best ways to prevent skin damage caused by or in response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which contributes to skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. However, most people are unaware of what sunscreen can do for healthy skin, or do not believe that sunscreen is necessary to have healthy, younger-looking skin. Here is how sunscreen can prevent skin cancer and premature aging. Sunscreen and Skin Cancer Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world, and it is caused primarily by overexposure to UV radiation. There are two types of radiation emitted from the sun that can potentially damage your skin: UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and are responsible for aging and wrinkles. UVB rays are responsible for sunburn and typically result in immediate skin damage. Both types of UV rays damage the DNA in the ski...