It seems like common sense to protect yourself from something harmful, we all do it every day. Sunscreen not only protects you from the pain of sunburn, there are other long-term effect of Ultra Violet(UV) rays it can help with. It is not just on bright sunny days we should use sunscreen to protect our skin. All the time we are outside, our skin is vulnerable to the effects of UV rays. If you are planning to be outside for long periods you should consider using an effective sunscreen daily to protect your skin. Sunscreens have been available commercially since 1936 and it's time you thought about using this simple form of skin protection every day.
Apart from protecting you from sunburn, sunscreen has a number of other beneficial effects including:
Preventing premature aging of skin
If we spend a lot of time in the sun it can cause damage to your elastin, collagen and skin cells. This can lead to discolouration, wrinkles and lines and give your skin a leathery appearance. Using sunscreen regularly can help prevent premature aging of your skin.
Reduce the risk of skin cancer
If you use sunscreen with a minimum protection of SPF 30 multiple times daily, you can reduce the risk of skin cancer by up to half. Products with a higher SPF offer greater protection. It is important to keep topping up your sun protection throughout the day especially if you come into contact with water.
Preventing skin discolouration
Existing areas of skin discolouration like liver spots or sun spots darken with exposure to the sun. Applying sunscreen regularly throughout the day when you are exposed to the sun can reduce the appearance of these spots.
Reducing inflammation
UV Rays can make our skin red and inflamed and quite painful. This is especially true if you have an existing skin condition such as rosacea or psoriasis. To avoid inflammation you should wear sunscreen. Spray on sunscreens may contain ingredients like alcohol which can dry out your skin, make sure you choose a sunscreen that’s right for your skin.
Our Range of Suncare Products
Here at Discount Medicines we have have a wide range of sunscreens and suncare products at amazing prices delivered right to your door. Take care of your skin and visit our Suncare pages to find the product that’s right for you.
We currently have an offer on our suncare range: 10% off all suncare products until 30th June 2022, enter coupon code SUNCARE10 at checkout.
