Summer is such a fun time to be outside... at the beach, participating in sports activities, hiking, biking, running, or just grilling outdoors on a Sunday afternoon.
The tricky part about all of that, however, is the exposure you're getting to the sun.
You should actually use sunscreen all year round to protect your skin from the sun's rays, but it is especially important to be mindful during the summer months.
Why is sunscreen so essential?
Sunscreen protects you from the UVA and UVB rays emanating from the sun. UVA rays cause wrinkles and brown spots while UVB rays are what cause you to burn. Both are linked to cancer.
Since many sunscreens contain harmful ingredients, which ones should you look for when shopping for you and your family members?
To get good, solid protection, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are two ingredients which can get the job done. Both physically block the sun's rays from penetrating your skin. In the scheme of things, they are the safest and least irritating.
Other sunscreen tips to which you should adhere?
Make sure you're using one full ounce every time you apply, otherwise you are minimizing protection. Also, apply at least 30 minutes before going outside. And, finally, don't waste big bucks on anything rated SPF 50 and above, as experts can't really accurately test and gauge their effectiveness.
Beauty expert, David Pollock, joins Andrea and Lisa to give you the 411 on sunscreens so you can practice summer skin safety... all year round.
You can also learn more on David's website, www.justaskdavid.com.
Wednesday, 11 June 2014 11:00
Summer Skin Safety: Get the 411 on Sunscreens
With the recent revelation of harmful ingredients in sunscreen products, how can you find a safe one that will work for you?
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 1
- Audio File: naturally_savvy/1424ns3a.mp3
- Featured Speaker: David Pollock
- Guest Website: Just Ask David
- Guest Twitter Account: @justaskdavid
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Guest Bio:
Named one of the "20 to Know" by Global Cosmetics Industry, David Pollock has more than twen-ty years of experience formulating innovative skin, hair and body care products, generating hun-dreds of millions of dollars for some of the most prestigious names in the industry, including Bliss, Smashbox, Lancôme , L'Oreal – SkinCeuticals, Brookstone, Shaklee, the Art of Shaving, Hydrox - C, Alpha Max, Nutra - Luxe, Reliv, Ted Gibson, the Home Shopping Network and more. David Pollock is a published author, a frequent keynote speaker and an experienced radio guest. He has shared his advice on over 1,700 radio stations, reaching over 16.5 million listeners and countless more via his regular contributions via online publications such as Yahoo.com, Galtime.com, Dr. Oz and Oprah's ShareCare.com, DrLaura.com, Wellness.com, plus his own JustAskDavid.com.
Today, David Pollock sits on the board of several skin care companies, advises a number of differ-ent brands and retailers, and is a consumers advocate empowering women to take control of their health and beauty – from the inside out. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
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