When we think about skincare, we often focus on serums, moisturisers, and exfoliators, but there’s one step that trumps all others: Sunscreen.
Wearing Sun Protection Factor (SPF) should be a non-negotiable part of your daily routine, regardless of the weather, your skin type, or how much time you plan to spend outdoors.
Here’s why SPF is essential and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle.
Why SPF Matters
The primary purpose of SPF is to protect your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which comes in two main forms: UVA and UVB rays.
UVA Rays: These penetrate deep into the skin and are responsible for premature aging, including wrinkles and age spots. UVA rays are present year-round and can even pass through windows and clouds.
UVB Rays: These rays damage the outermost layers of the cause sunburn and play a key role in the development of skin cancer. UVB rays are strongest in the summer months but are harmful year-round.
Without proper protection, UV exposure can lead to a range of skin issues, from minor cosmetic damage to life-threatening conditions like melanoma. Wearing SPF shields your skin from these risks.
Just see the results below showing the incredible protection our Sunscreen Spray offers.
It’s Not Just for Sunny Days
One of the biggest misconceptions is that sunscreen is only necessary on sunny, hot days. In reality, UV rays are present whether it’s sunny, cloudy, or even raining.
This is why dermatologists recommend wearing SPF every single day, even if you’re just running errands or sitting by a window indoors.
In fact, up to 80% of UV rays can pass through clouds, meaning your skin is still at risk even on overcast days. UVA rays, the primary cause of aging, can also penetrate through windows, making SPF vital whether you’re outside or inside.
Benefits of Daily SPF Use
There are many long-term benefits to incorporating SPF into your daily routine:
Anti-Aging: Regular SPF use can significantly reduce the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.
Even Skin Tone: Sunscreen can help prevent dark spots, redness, and blotchiness, contributing to a more even, radiant complexion.
Reduced Risk of Skin Cancer: Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and sun exposure is a leading cause. Consistently wearing SPF can reduce your risk by blocking harmful UV rays.
We analysed the skin under our Skin Analyser to see just how much protection our Sunscreen Spray offers.
Invisible to the naked eye, the black shows the all over protection that wearing SPF gives you.
If there is one product you introduce to your skin routine this month, make it SPF.
Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50
The Sunscreen Spray provides an invisible, dry-touch and lightweight protection from UVA and UVB rays.
It is ideal for a lightweight spray over your makeup to provide you daily, non-greasy protection. Perfect for those days you forget to apply SPF before make up or you wish to top up whilst you are on the move. Highly absorbant, you can also use it on wet skin without leaving streaks, making it ideal for water sports or fun at the beach.
Transparent Gel Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50
The Transparent Gel Sunscreen Stick is a solid gel with an invisible texture, especially suitable for protecting sensitive areas including eye and lip contours as well as tattoos.
Soft on application, it is quickly absorbed and non-greasy, providing protection from UVA and UVB rays. The Gel Stick is resistant to water, salt and chlorine.
Sunscreen: It's the Best Thing you can do
Wearing SPF daily is the best thing you can do for your skin in the long run.
Whether it’s protecting you from harmful UV rays, reducing your risk of skin cancer, or helping you maintain youthful, radiant skin, sunscreen is a true hero in any skincare routine. So, rain or shine, make SPF your skin’s daily armor.
Apply it every morning as part of your skincare routine and make reapplication part of your afternoon touch-up ritual.
By incorporating this small but crucial step, you’re not only caring for your present skin health but also safeguarding your future.
Your beauty transformation is waiting!
Speak to us about our sunscreen products and how we can improve your skincare routine.
We look forward to seeing you soon,
The team at Liphook Skin & Beauty
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