Sunscreen Can Help Your Skin Look Younger
Sunscreens and Photoaging: A Review of Current Literature
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Wearing sunscreen every day stops your skin from getting older from the sun, and might even fix some damage already done. Tinted sunscreens block more light, and adding vitamins or special enzymes helps even more.
Surprising Findings
Visible light (blue light) contributes to photoaging independently of UV radiation.
Most people think only UV causes skin aging. This study says even indoor light from screens and LEDs can trigger collagen breakdown and dark spots.
Practical Takeaways
Switch to a tinted broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen with iron oxides and antioxidants like vitamin C or niacinamide.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Wearing sunscreen every day stops your skin from getting older from the sun, and might even fix some damage already done. Tinted sunscreens block more light, and adding vitamins or special enzymes helps even more.
Surprising Findings
Visible light (blue light) contributes to photoaging independently of UV radiation.
Most people think only UV causes skin aging. This study says even indoor light from screens and LEDs can trigger collagen breakdown and dark spots.
Practical Takeaways
Switch to a tinted broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen with iron oxides and antioxidants like vitamin C or niacinamide.
Publication
Journal
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
Year
2021
Authors
L. Guan, H. Lim, T. Mohammad
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Claims (2)
Putting on sunscreen every day can stop your skin from getting worse from sun damage, and might even help fix some of the wrinkles and spots you already have.
Using sunscreen every day with SPF 30 or higher can help your skin look smoother, clearer, and less wrinkled over several months by protecting it from sun damage.