The importance of sun block in your skin care routine during the winter.

Jan 1
09:19

2010

Ava Rae Green

Ava Rae Green

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It is the winter season again and with this season comes different temperatures and different effects on our body. Seasonal depression peaks it ugly head and dry skin becomes a problem for most of the human race. Snow also becomes an issue during the winter, for obvious reasons, but there is also another factor in the snow being a problem that some people do not think about. The author talks about the effect the sun has on our skin during the snowy season.

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       It is the winter season again and with this season comes different temperatures and different effects on our body. Seasonal depression peaks it ugly head and dry skin becomes a problem for most of the human race. Snow also becomes an issue during the winter,The importance of sun block in your skin care routine during the winter. Articles for obvious reasons, but there is also another factor in the snow being a problem that some people do not think about. This is the fact that the sun and the snow can have a future negative impact on your skin.

 I know that the temperatures are extremely low and the last thing on some peoples mind is to add sun block to your skin care routine. All were thinking about is staying warm while outside, and keeping dry .When we have those first snow falls, that are so beautiful and almost majestic, you can’t help but want to go out and be a part of that beauty. The thing that you might not realize is that the sun’s UV rays are still beating down on you even though it is cold. The snow is extremely reflective so all of the rays from the sun beat down on the snow and head straight for your face.  I remember skiing as a child and having some of the worst sunburn I’ve ever had. I remember my mother calling it wind burn and it being extremely painful, little did I know I had a 2nd degree sunburn.

 Sun screen is just something people do not think about during the winter time, but just like in the summer, it should be a very important part of your skin care routine.  The effect of the sun on your skin goes far beyond just the surface. The effect on the dermis (which is the second layer of skin) is what you should be worrying about. Sunlight breaks down the collagen in your skin and also causes abnormal elastin fibers. What are the effects of collagen loss and broken elastin fibers? Well those are the wrinkles, and saggy skin that we experience as we age. Without the proper skin care routine (this includes sun block, moisturizers, etc.), the sun will be your leading cause in early aging.  Another factor to worry about is the free radicals that occur from the sun’s effect. If you are not sure about what free radicals are, the best way to explain them is the beginnings of cancer.  Now if that doesn’t convince you to add sun screen and s moisturizer to your skin care routine, then I don’t know.

 Also adding a product for moisture to your skin care routine well help your skin stay healthy in the winter as well. Using ingredients such as Shea butter or Aloe Vera are huge helps in the healthy skin department. Just another thing to think about. 

 We are right in the middle of the winter season, and the way that this season has been going with its record snow falls, UV rays reflecting off the snow is going to be a factor of concern for most people. Skin care, skin care, skin care is all I have to say about this winter. Add a sun block and a good moisturizer to your skin care routine and this winter should be a pretty enjoyable one, at least for your skin.