Face Sun

Face Sun

How to block the sun from my face--naturally?

I play tennis in the sun for about 5 hours, and I'm out all day even when I'm not playing. I'm really tan, and never have been sun burnt before in my life. But my family said they are starting to notice sun damage on my cheeks. I don't want to put sun block (chemicals) on my skin... Do you have any natural ways to keep the sun off of the face?
I already wear a hat...

With your sun exposure, your risk of cancer far outways the risks associated with any sunscreen chemicals.

I know that some natural health food stores, carry sun blocks where the Zinc, which is whats in sun screen that protects your skin, is in an all natural bases, instead of a patrolium base.

Again, with your sun exposure your risk of skin cancer is so high the risks of the chemicals in any sun screen will not outway the benefits you'll get from using them. You are also at high risk for severe premature aging of your skin from all the exposure you get. Sunburns are the worse, but even getting a natural tan on any regular basis will age the skin fast and lead to premature aging of your skin. Women who are always tan will by age 30 have the skin of a fourty to fifty year old; by the time they are around fourty five to fifty, they will look old beyond their years. I had relatives living in Nevada, who by the time they were fourty-five, they looked more like sixty and their skin was so leathery looking.

I'd recommend if you can afford it, going to see a Dermitologist now and having your skin accessed for damage, as they have lights they use to look at your skin, that shows damage the eyes in natural light can't see. You can ask around, find out which Dermetologist tends to offer both standard skin care creams, screens and which also have a working knowledge of more natural products available that they can recommend you use.

Getting into see a Dermetologist and having your skin looked at professionallly could really benefit you by finding out what damage there is. By the time anyone sees it and can point it out to you such as you say your family has, you already have more damage then you or they can see. Gettting on top of it now could save you from developing skin cancer and premature aging of your skin.

Good Luck!

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What Not to do Under the Sun: Getting It Together for Safe Sun Exposure

Are you as confused as the next person about how much sun is too much and which sunscreen is necessary?

Have you ever stood in the store feeling so overwhelmed by all the choices you have, or by the price or SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number on the bottle?

Read on to find out what's good and what isn't when it comes to protecting the largest organ: your skin.

Read the Label

Beware of the cheaper, and still unregulated, American brands of sunscreen which are a cocktail of toxic chemicals. Since 1997, the only chemical allowed in Canadian-approved sunscreens is Parsol 1789 (avobenzone). Some brands of sunscreen will use either titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. These protective ingredients are mineral based – not chemical based – and therefore are good to look for.

Look for a sunscreen that is waterproof, sweat-proof and safe-for-sensitive-skin.  Always check the expiry date. After the expiry date, the SPF level of the sunscreen will decrease.

An SPF of 30 is a total block from the UVA & UVB rays of the sun. Anything with a number higher than 30 SPF cannot be regulated. SPF 30 is the total block…but you still need to reapply it.

Facts & Fiction

Getting it Together has come up with some facts and fiction to help you have a sun-safe fun summer or a winter vacation that takes you away to find the warmth of the sun.

FICTION

• When it is cloudy you are safe from the sun’s rays.
• 15 + 30 = 45. Putting one SPF on top of another doesn't add up. If you want SPF 45 you'll have to use SPF 45.
• Money talks. The more you pay for your sunscreen, the better it is.

FACTS

1. One in every three people gets skin cancer!

• Even mild sunburns can lead to wrinkles or even skin cancer down the road.
• 90% of premature aging and skin cancers are caused by sun exposure.
• 5-10% of all skin cancers appear on the eyelids.
• The lower lip is especially susceptible to squamous cell carcinoma – a type of skin cancer.
• The skin never heals 100% after a burn, so best to avoid getting one.

2. There is no such thing as a healthy tan

You may look and feel it, but sun exposure isn’t healthy. If you must go to a tanning salon, wear sunscreen. Or better yet, use a sunless tanning lotion on your body and bronzing powders on your face. Check out www.marykay.ca for more information.

3. Sunscreens protect your face and body from the harmful UVB rays

Use the right one with the right SPF for your skin tone.

For example:

Fair skin burns in 10 minutes without sunscreen on. If you were to wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 15, you would be protected for 15 x 10 minutes = 150 minutes. After 150 minutes it would be best to get out of the sun. If you plan on being in the sun longer, wear an SPF of 30 – which would give you 300 minutes of sun protection. Mary Kay sunscreens are safe for ages 6 months old and up, are waterproof and approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation.

4. Where do those rays come from?

Ninety percent of the sun’s rays bounce off water, sand, concrete and snow. It is best to wear sunscreen all year long; especially on your face and neck.

5. Clouds block only 20% of harmful UV radiation. And it has medicinal effects.

Moderate, unprotected exposure to UV rays (from 10 to 15 minutes a day) is actually good for you as it helps generate Vitamin D – which strengthens bones, muscles and your immune system. It also, ironically, helps to prevent the growth of cancerous tumours. Sunshine also regulates serotonin and tryptamine levels – which are the neurotransmitters responsible for your moods and body temperature.

Make the most of your summer and/or your vacation. Enjoy the sun, water sports, boating, biking and whatever activities you choose. Just remember to always have sunscreen on; carry it with you. Don’t get caught off-guard and end up with a really bad, irreparable burn…or worse – skin cancer. Always practice good sun safety with children. We get more sun exposure by the time we are six years old than what we need for a lifetime. Protect your children and you’ll help towards protecting their future.

Together Tips

1. Having your sunscreen handy in the car, beach bag and bathroom cupboard so you are never caught without it. Buy one bottle for your vehicle, one for your beach bag and another for the house. That way, you never need to remember to bring it; it'll always be there. You know how the weather can change from one minute to the next.
2. Make a habit of putting your sunscreen on every morning no matter how much or little you will be outside. Ensure you cover all exposed skin.

About the Author

Rowena List is a motivational speaker, CD author, writer, trainer and mentor in the fields of personal and business development. Her passion, energy and no-nonsense approach have made Rowena a favorite in the local media. She has appeared as a guest on City TV’s Breakfast TV and has been featured in articles with The Vancouver Sun, Province, The Vancouver View Magazine, BC Business Magazine and The Burnaby News Leader. Rowena is the founder of Getting It Together.

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