Sun Safety

It's super hot summer and we really love swimming. We all know sun exposure adds year to your appearance that's why I'm always bit worried. Good thing there are some good information in the magazines on how to slow down the ageing process before it's too late.
Australia grown up in a culture that worship the sun, and their skin has paid the price. It's hard to place the exact figure on the percentage of wrinkling caused by sun damage, but it would certainly be significant. Checking the daily UV index.
This gives an indication of the risk of [UV radiation], whatever the temperature or visible sunlight. If the index is three or above, it's vital to wear sunscreen. many of us think we only need to wear sunscreen in the summer, but in Sydney where the UV index can rate three or above for nine months of the year really need to wear sunscreen.


Say no to solariums - With their potential to deliver up to five minutes more UV radiation that the midday summer sun, avoiding solariums altogether will limit your risk of skin cancer and prevent premature ageing. Solariums are just not worth the risks. The danger they pose in terms of skin cancer cannot be ignored, but if you need further persuasion, think of the risks they pose in terms of photo damage to your skin caused by UV light and it ages you. Think fine wrinkling. brown patches, roughness and sallowness of the skin.

Become a shady lady "Sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory, they are vital when it comes to protecting your eyes and the delicate skin around the eye socket from UV exposure. Make sure your sunglasses meet with the Australian Standard and are also marked Aye Protection Factor (EPF) 10. A close-fitting pair of sunnies will help protect against crows-feet and delay the ageing process. You only have to look at smooth-skinned European or Asian women, who haven't been as exposed to the same harsh sunlight Australia have, to see that many Australian women simply look older.

Apply sunscreen regularly- I started to make a habit of using sunscreen daily even if I'm not as sensitive as Australian women. I'm happy being Asian having more melanin. But since living here, I have to perform what women here usually does. We never know when skin cancer hit so it's better to get precautions. I either use a moisturiser containing at least an SPF 15. I then put my make-p on or I simply moisturise with sunscreen. The trend is the US last 2008 was the addition of antioxidants to sunscreen to help minimise the ageing effects of sun damage. Sunscreen will increasingly become more like beauty products, which may help them appear more attractive to users according to a dermatologist.

Don't miss a spot! Sun damage is common on the backs of the hands and the decolletage, as most people forget to apply sunscreen to these areas. You only have to look at the skin under the chin, on the insides of your arms or your inner thighs to see what your shaded, undamaged skin should look like. Ideally, all Australians should make the application of sunscreen to every exposed area a daily habit. The backs of the hands are particularly vulnerable to sun damage because we rarely remember to apply sunscreen here, they're constantly exposed to sunlight and the skin is delicate and thin. Apply SPF 30+ to your hands, neck, chest and the soles of your feet if you are at the beach or by the pool and they're exposed to sunlight.