Is SPF Really Important for My Skin?

June 15th, 2010

Some men and women would run to buy a new miracle product that has been proven to keep your skin looking as young as possible for as long as possible. And some of you will also say to yourself, “That product just doesn’t and will never exist.” Well, you’re wrong.

The miracle anti-aging product that most of us already have on hand is…. You guessed it, sunscreen. Sun damage, or Photo Damage, is the #1 cause of the appearance of aged skin. It breaks down your collagen and elastin production causing skin to sag, droop, and wrinkle. Sun damage also causes dark spots, freckling and uneven skin tone, or “hyperpigmentation” that can be buried deep within your skin layers and show up years later. Of course there is always the looming dark cloud of skin cancer that can pop up on you.

Using SPF, or skin care products containing SPF, is really the best way to insure your beautiful skin to stay fit for longer. There are 365 days in a year, and whether you realize it or not, your skin is penetrated by UV rays every single day of the year. So it only makes sense to wear a sunscreen every day of the year! We recommend using an SPF of 30 or higher depending on your activities and your lifestyle.

Our Pevonia skin care products all include SPF in every skin cream so there is a sun protection given to you every day. You can add more protection to a water activity day, by using a layer of Fallene Cotz Water Resistant SPF 58. Remember to reapply sunscreen every few hours especially when in the water or sweating.

How about your makeup? Put it to work! Buy makeup with built in SPF to give you added protection daily. Our Youngblood Mineral Makeup line is made with Titanium Dioxide which is quite simply, sunscreen! The heavier the coverage you apply the more you’re SPF covered!

Keep your skin as youthful as possible for as long as possible! It’s so easy to add a little SPF to your life. If you already have sun damage you would like to correct, we have experienced Estheticians that will get you results. Give us a call at 402-614-8400 or book online for a First Time Stress Relief Facial for a full skin care consultation.