Use Sun Protection or Fry Like an Egg

When you think of sun protection, the first thought that probably pops into your head is the sun or the Coppertone baby's exposed hinny. However, did you know that good sun protection protects you from more then just the sun and that your skin is at risk evening the shade or on a cloudy gray day. Did you know a quality sun protection protects you from free radicals in the environment as well?

It is important to wear sun protection to protect your skin from the dangerous ultra violet rays that can lead to skin cancer, burning, and as a defense against wrinkles, however, do you really know what you are putting on your skin. Let's take a look at what goes into the making of sunscreen briefly. Sunscreen contains chemicals such as Avobenzone (also known as Parsol 1789 or butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Anthelios SX, Helioplex, Oxybenzone, Mexoryl SX, and Tinosorb. These chemical additives are absorbed into the skin and screen dangerous UVA and UVB rays. Depending on the sun protection factor number (SPF) of the product being used, will determine just what percentage of the dangerous rays are being screened from soaking into your skin. The higher the SPF the less percentage or rays can get through. Also be aware of the UVA star rating, which is only presently used in Europe. It ranges from 0 to 5 stars with five being full protection from these damaging sun rays.

The Center of Disease Control has stated that some chemicals such as Oxybenzone which is used as a penetration enhancer that helps the other chemical in sunscreen penetrate into your skin is cause for allergies, hormone imbalances, and low birth weight in babies whose mother's used it during pregnancy. Worse yet, when Oxybenzone is exposed to sunlight it forms free radicals that cause skin cancer and skin aging, the very same things we put sunscreen on to protect us from. So, if you are not comfortable putting chemicals on your body, you may want to consider a natural alternative.

There is a way around having to take risks using products that could actually end up causing you more harm then what they are meant to protect. Using natural products such as Lycopene skincare creams can help your body build up its own defense system against harmful UV rays as well as harmful free radicals. It is derived from tomatoes and is high in antioxidants. When used as a face cream along with a diet high in antioxidants, your body begins to build its own natural skin care protection. You not only benefit by using a natural product that is actually good for you, you can also significantly reduce the signs of aging by incorporating Lycopene skincare creams and natural, organic foods into your diet.

It is not recommended that you stop using other methods of skin protection until after you have been using and incorporating Lycopene in your daily diet and skin care routine for a while. Your body needs a chance to build its defense system, however, if you have already been on an active healthful diet, the first time you use Lycopene skincare cream your skin is protected 100% from harmful sun rays and free radicals externally. After your system builds up its defense mechanism you will no longer have to worry about reapply sunscreen several times a day and you will not have to worry about if you are contaminating your body with a chemical that could eventual possibly kill you. It is nice to know there are healthy alternatives.