What Are Uva Rays?
"Uva Rays Are The Aging Rays"
UVA rays is ultraviolet light coming from the sun, with a wavelength that goes from 320nm to 400nm. For a long time it was thought that this sun rays were harmless for the skin, because researchers believed that they didn't reach the skin's first layers.
Experts know now, that is in fact the opposite, and that these rays, which have a longer wavelength penetrate deep into the epidermis, up to the dermis, damaging collagen and cells. There are more of these uv sun rays in sunlight than uvb rays, and they are the main responsible for - premature skin aging
- pigmentation
- skin tanning
- and are even related to some forms of skin cancer
The damage produced by them accumulates with each exposure. Uva rays pass through windows, and can reflect off water, sand and snow increasing the chances for your skin to absorb more sunlight. They also produce the same damage in summer or in winter, even in cloudy days without you being aware of it.
Because this type of rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm and are very damaging for our skin, it will be a good idea to check the Ultraviolet Index (UVI) before going out. UVI is a number that goes from 1 to 11, and indicates the amount of uva rays reaching the Earth's surface, at any point in time. You can find this in the weather section of any local newspaper. The higher the UVI number, the more intense the exposure is.
To protect your skin from these harmful rays this uva sunblock
Celazome SPF 30 Moisturizing Sunscreen 4oz
with a patented delivery system and dermatologist recommended, will protect and moisturize the skin.
The use of tanning beds should be avoided. They can cause even more damage than the sun's rays, because tanning beds are mainly made of ultraviolet light. And you know what that means: premature aging skin that will make you look like your granny before your time, and you don't want that, do you?
Self-tanning
is your best bet. There are many choices available in the market today. Remember to always wear a broad spectrum sunscreen, that blocks both types of rays with an SPF 15 or more; every day of the year.
Apply the sunscreen generously 20 minutes before going out, and reapply often if out in the sun, and after swimming.
And don't forget to protect your eye-sight through the year, specially in the hotter months, from the harmful UVA rays, with good quality sunglasses such as these ones
Versace Sunglasses 2007 Collection for Women at UnitedShades.Com
. You can find here the latest models of real designer sunglasses, with free shipping for USA and the European Union countries.
Mask for prematurely aged skin
Exfoliate your skin before using this mask, to get rid of dead cells. The ingredients will penetrate your skin better One teaspoon of honey (I always use Manuka honey, which you can find in healthy food stores, but any other kind is fine.) One egg yolk. Few drops of extra virgin olive oil.Mix all the ingredients by hand. If the mix is too runny just add a little bit of flour or oats. Apply it on the face and neck, and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and apply your daily moisturizer. The more you use this mask, the better the results will be.
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