Finding Balance in Skin Protection against Sun Rays

With the approach of warmer weather, there’s nothing like getting exposed to the sun to recharge your batteries, stock up on vitamin D and display a wealth of radiant health. Despite its undeniable benefits to your physical and mental health, too much exposure to the sun is still the major factor involved in the acceleration of skin aging and the appearance of skin cancers. Hence, it’s necessary to find the balance in helping your skin get the sun’s benefits while keeping your complexion healthy and protected against its notorious side effects and its associated skin conditions.

Benefits of Small D Dose

Contrary to popular belief, a little exposure to the sun can be a good thing. In moderation, sunrays offers a range of advantages for our skin. In fact, spending 10 minutes a day of sun exposure before 11 am or after 4 pm is enough to benefit from the positive effects of the sun. The benefits of sun exposure on the skin in a controlled manner include: improving the state of certain skin diseases such as psoriasis, vitiligo or eczema, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as a boost in the production of Vitamin D by the skin which is necessary for the binding of calcium to the bone.

The Dark Side of UV Rays

The harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays associated with excessive sun exposure are manifested in the short and long term.

Short-term Effects

• Thickening of the dead cells layer invisible to the naked eye but responsible for the breakout of acne days after exposure.
• Allergy: the sun weakens the skin’s natural defense systems making the skin more sensitive and responsive to its environment.
• Blackheads: The sun generates free radicals, which oxidize the sebum to the skin surface causing the appearance of blackheads.

Long-term Effects

• Premature skin aging: UVs dry out the skin’s surface, destroy skin cells, elastin and collagen fibers resulting in a loss of skin elasticity, dryness and thickening that reveal wrinkles and brown spots.
• Cancers: Generating free radicals, UV rays can damage the DNA of cells involved in the manifestation of skin cancers especially on areas subject to sunburn.

Striking the Perfect Balance: Sun Safety for All Skin Types

It’s necessary to find the perfect balance between finding the right amount of time during the right time of the day to get a few dose of healthy sun rays. This is where the role of wearing sun protection comes, as sunscreen is your ultimate defense against UV rays. Choose a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or SPF 50 sunscreen that offers UVA and UVB protection. By understanding the sun’s impact on your skin and implementing smart sun protection strategies, you can unlock its benefits while keeping your skin healthy and radiant.

Nelly De Vuyst: Your Partner in Sun-Safe Skincare

Explore Nelly De Vuyst’s sun protection solutions and step out into the sunshine with confidence! Nelly De Vuyst® provides a range of products under its BioSolar Collection that addresses your concerns of photoaging, providing digital protection, SPF 30 Products, UVA/UVB, PA ++++ Broad Spectrum. The collection also features the ColorLift tinted sunscreens that come in 3 different shades, including dark skin.

The SPF 30 line of sunscreens provide significant UVA UVB Protection. It offers a triple protection against UVA, UVB and free radicals. Likewise, it prevents premature aging and helps to preserve a youthful and optimal protection of your skin. Oil-free, hypoallergenic and paraben-free, those products’ fine texture is ideal for oily and sensitive skin. An essential day cream to use and abuse in both winter and summer. Apply every two hours during exposure to sunlight. Checkout the BioSolar Collection and get your product now.