{"id":2493,"date":"2019-08-02T10:58:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T14:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2019-07-25T11:02:17","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T15:02:17","slug":"fitness-forum-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-sunscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=2493","title":{"rendered":"FITNESS FORUM: Here&#8217;s what you need to know about sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Here we are in the thick of Summer in Central New York, and, if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019ve been spending as much time as humanly possible in the sunshine. After an unbearably long, cold Winter, we\u2019re filling our days with backyard grilling, beach trips, and plenty of outdoor activities. Getting outside in the summertime has many health benefits. For one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/a-prescription-for-better-health-go-alfresco\">sunlight is a known mood-booster, combating depression and anxiety, and even increasing concentration<\/a>. The sun also helps our bodies to produce Vitamin D, which strengthens bones, fights osteoporosis, and may even reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. As with everything in life though, getting a lot of sunlight can be too much of a good thing, especially for those with fair skin and\/or a family history of skin cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">According to a January 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5788267\/\">study<\/a>published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, which surveyed 294 patients visiting a Detroit-area dermatology office, most people don\u2019t know the recommended guidelines for proper sunscreen application, including frequency of re-application and time needed before sun exposure. If this is the case for those who have access to a dermatologist, it\u2019s not hard to imagine that the numbers must be even worse for the majority of Americans. The study goes on to point out that, \u201cSkin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five adults during their lifetime. The incidence of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma is higher than that of breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.\u201d Melanoma is the third type of skin cancer, and the most deadly. Luckily, it is also the least common form, and, if caught early on, has a high likelihood of being cured. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">By now we all know that exposing our skin to harmful UVA and UVB rays increases the risk of developing skin cancer, but did you know that your sunscreen may only be protecting you against UVB rays? The SPF number on your sunscreen bottle refers only to its ability to protect you from UVB rays &#8211; the ones that cause sunburn &#8211; but unless your sunscreen is labeled \u201cbroad spectrum\u201d UVA rays are still being absorbed into your skin. This is a problem because while UVB rays affect the top layers of the skin, UVA rays permeate the deeper layers, causing damage over time that may result in skin cancer. UVA rays are also the biggest contributor of wrinkles and photoaging, so if preventing early signs of aging is an important factor for you, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your sunscreen is blocking both. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monica Dawidowicz, a New York City-based esthetician, recommends using sunscreen daily, even when it\u2019s cloudy, as harmful rays can still penetrate through clouds. \u201cSPF higher than fifty is usually pointless,\u201d she warns, \u201cThirty to fifty is the sweet spot, and the safest sunscreen uses zinc oxide rather than a chemical sunscreen that might absorb into your bloodstream.\u201d There are two major active ingredients to look for when choosing sunscreen: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Both are minerals that act as physical blockers rather than chemicals, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin and reducing the risk of adverse effects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This past February, the FDA officially updated its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/understanding-over-counter-medicines\/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun\">sunscreen regulations<\/a>for the first time in decades. The FDA recommends applying sunscreen fifteen minutes before going out into the sun, and specifies that it takes about a shot glass worth of sunscreen to fully cover the average adult. You should also reapply at least every two hours, and if you aren\u2019t wearing sunscreen at all, stay out of the sun between 10 am and 2 pm. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">As far as overall summertime skincare goes, Ms. Dawidowicz says to skip the peels and other invasive treatments. They can wait for the Winter when you won\u2019t be in the sun as often. \u201cIt\u2019s good to keep things simple during the hotter, sunnier months. A water-based serum and lightweight moisturizer is the best combo for hot days to keep your face from feeling greasy,\u201d she says. And obviously, don\u2019t forget your sunscreen. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here we are in the thick of Summer in Central New York, and, if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019ve been spending as much time as humanly possible in the sunshine. After an unbearably long, cold Winter, we\u2019re filling our days with backyard grilling, beach trips, and plenty of outdoor activities. Getting outside in the summertime&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2494,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[912,911],"class_list":["post-2493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","tag-fitness-forum","tag-sunscreen"],"gutentor_comment":0,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/sunscreen-1461335_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1345&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2749,"url":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=2749","url_meta":{"origin":2493,"position":0},"title":"FITNESS FORUM: The influence of gut bacteria on mental health","author":"Staff","date":"January 3, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"By Christie Donato In just the past few years fermented foods and beverages have made a big comeback. 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