Holidays Are Back On… Don’t Forget Your Skincare

With Summer holidays all of a sudden seeming to be a possibility it is important for us to know the importance of wearing sunscreen in the summer months to avoid sunburn and damage. SPF is something we should wear all year round however we know that life takes over and its easy to just “forget”. Always wear sunscreen, no matter your skin colour or tone. Sunscreen dates back to ancient Egypt, where rice bran extract and jasmine were used to help shield skin from the sun. Chemists invented the first commercial sunscreen in 1936, and it has been adapted and improved upon ever since.

Up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays can pass through clouds, so if you assume it’s OK to forgo protection on an overcast day, think again. Often we only reach for our favourite SPF when we are jetting off to hotter climates but it is important to understand the risks of UV rays in colder climates. Snow can reflect up to 80 percent of UV rays, increasing your risk of exposure to sun damage. In addition to this the higher the altitude, the greater the UV exposure, so sunscreen is crucial for family skiing holidays in the winter months too.

Our favourite SPF is by our favourite skincare brand ZO. You can read more on their website here…

https://zo-skinhealth.co.uk/zoskinhealth/daily-sheer-broad-spectrum-spf50/