What to Look for in Your Makeup that Will Prevent Sunburn Skin Cancer
Olivia on Jul 05 2009 at 10:41 am | Filed under: Anti-Aging
Diligence is the difference between life and death when it comes to preventing Sunburn Skin Cancer. Your makeup should be your starting point when it comes to sun protection. There are many makeup ingredients that can prove to be lifesavers if you use them daily. They can naturally protect you from the dangerous rays of the sun that bombard you every day.
Next time you are in your bathroom, take a quick peek at the contents of your makeup bag. If you no longer have the packaging from your makeup, make a list and take it with you to the store. At the store read the ingredients to see if your makeup is helping protect you from skin cancer. Certain keywords and ingredients will clue you in that a product is working to keep you healthy and beautiful. You should be using lip gloss, foundation and body moisturizer that contain these ingredients.
Here are the secret ingredients to look for if you want to make sure that your cosmetics are going to actively help you prevent sunburn skin cancer:
* Zinc oxide and zinc are important These minerals are ingredients in sunscreen. They also are part of mineral makeup. Mineral makeup foundations might have SPF 15 or even higher. Check packaging for product specific information.
* Titanium dioxide Titanium dioxide is also part of many mineral makeup foundations. It can create a physical barrier between you and the sun. Makeup products with titanium dioxide in them often can double as sun protection.
* Look for mica. Mica is another common component in mineral makeup. Mica flakes also have the ability to block some rays of the sun from hitting your skin. Also, mica hides wrinkles by reflecting light out of them to minimize them.
Naturally, you will also want to verify an SPF number for every product. You can consult your dermatologist to determine if you need anything other than cosmetic sun protection. It will be easiest to incorporate sun defense into your daily routine and avoid sunburn skin cancer by working with your cosmetic routine. That way you will habitually protect yourself as part of your daily cosmetic routine.
