Sun Protection Power!!

If it weren’t for the massive taupe building across the way, I’m quite certain the Sun would be shining right on my face; it would actually feel quite nice – for the moment. If on like most days, however, I happened to not be writing a blog posting about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, it would never occur to me that my skin’s health was in danger. Very few of us remember that, even on a cloudy day, enough UV rays reach us to put our skin in peril. But don’t despair! There is much that can be done to combat the Sun and its furtive rays.

It is always important that you remember to wear products with full-spectrum protection. This is because there are two types of UV rays at opposite sides of the wavelength spectrum– UVA and UVB. UVB rays are the ones we generally worry about when we go to the beach, as they’re primarily responsible for sunburns and skin cancer. UVA are much more insidious, as rays can penetrate through windows, cars, clothing, clouds, etc.; the bottom line is you’re almost always exposed. What’s worse is that their effects are not immediately apparent. They work over time to shrink the collagen and elastin in our skin, which leads to wrinkles and aging.

(Also, it’s important to make sure you're using products which contain vitamins like Vitamin A, C, E, and green tea to combat free-radicals!)

Make sure you’re applying the correct amount of product. Failing to do so will reduce effectiveness and heighten your chances of skin damage, so make sure you’re reading labels and following instructions! Finally, if you’re going to be outdoors for an extended period of time, we recommend wearing an sunscreen with SPF 30 or above, and be sure to reapply every two hours!

Laszlo products with SPF Protection include: Intensive Decollete Cream SPF 20, Intensive Hand Cream SPF 25, Total Face & Body Protection SPF 30, and the new Laszlo Blue Firmarine SPF 30.

Which do you use to Look Laszlo?