The Secret Ingredients to Look for in Your Cosmetics that Will Help Prevent Sunburn Skin Cancer
Posted on July 3, 2009
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When it comes to preventing Sunburn Skin Cancer, diligence can be the difference between life and death. Your makeup should be your starting point when it comes to sun protection. There are makeup ingredients that you should be aware of that can be lifesavers if used daily. They can effectively protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays that attack your skin each time you go outside.
Grab your makeup bag next time you are in the bathroom and look inside. Check the contents and make a list if you need to look at the ingredients listed on the packaging at the store. At the store read the ingredients to see if your makeup is helping protect you from skin cancer. There are certain ingredients and keywords that will let you know that a beauty product is working to keep you healthy as well as enhance your look. Lip gloss, foundation and body moisturizer generally should 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 found in sunscreen. They also play a role in mineral makeup. Many mineral makeup foundations may provide SPF 15 or higher. Check packaging for more information.
* Titanium dioxide Titanium dioxide is also present in mineral makeup. It creates a physical barrier between your skin and the sun. A makeup product with titanium dioxide will often double as sun protection.
* Check for mica. Mica flakes are also common in mineral makeup. Mica flakes also create a physical barrier between the sun and your skin. Also, mica is a great wrinkle camouflage.
If possible, you should also get a verified SPF number on your makeup products. Work with your dermatologist to decide how much – if any – more sun protection you need. In the end, one of the best ways to avoid sunburn skin cancer is to incorporate sun defense into your beauty routine. That way you will protect yourself as part of your daily routine.
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