Anti Aging Sun Tan Lotions And Self-tanning Lotions Available

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Premature skin aging is caused directly by sunlight and other factors; such as smoking. Exposure from UVA and/or UVB rays contributes to over 90% of the symptoms of aging skin. There are actual side-effects to being out in the sun. UV radiation actually causes blood vessel walls to start to become thinner and, as a result, bruising of sun exposed areas becomes easier.

Pigments are changed in the skin because of the sun. Of course, there"s the regular tan but there are added freckles, age spots or liver spots. Age spots and liver spots are actually not age-related; these spots are produced directly from sun exposure. In the worst case scenario, skin cancers can be caused by the sun. There are three skin cancers: these are basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma is the most deadly while basal cell carcinoma is the most common, but is not as deadly. Squamous cell carcinoma is the next common skin cancer but it is more dangerous than basal cell carcinoma.

Sun damage can be reversed through laser skin resurfacing, glycolic peels and soft tissue augmentation, but there are anti aging sun tan lotions available to help prevent skin damage from the sun in the first place. The best thing to do is buy one that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Most lotions available only protect against UVB rays, which cause sunburn. This protection is designated by an SPF number on the bottle. It is UVA rays which are the major contributor to causing skin cancer. The best sun tan lotions protect against a broad spectrum of rays; these usually include UVA rays as well. These lotions will usually contain zinc oxide, ecamsule, avobenzone or titanium dioxide.

Of course, the absolute best anti aging sun tan lotions are the ones specifically designed as self-tanners; otherwise known as sunless tanning lotions. These are generally inexpensive but very effective. When using one of these self-tanning lotions a tip is to apply a good body lotion prior to using the lotion; this helps to prevent streaking. The best thing about self-tanners is that they can be used year-round and there are several choices of tanning levels. When it comes to any self-tanners, gradual changes are the best. The winter time should be used as a sort of break from tanning but a light tanner is good if necessary. Early in the season, a medium tanning lotion is the best and then, later on, tanning darkness should be gradually increased for the season.


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