Year-Round Skin Care

As summer comes around once again and you joyously shed your winter wear and soak in the sunshine outdoors—be aware of the hidden dangers of baring it all. Most people are aware of the dangers of basking in the sun at the beach or park but did you know that even a little bit of sunrays can damage and age your skin and maybe even worse? First, invest in a good sunscreen/moisturizer—Sunrays are classified into UVA, UVB and UVC rays. When you get sun burned, it is largely due to UVB rays and while UVA rays are milder than UVB rays, their wavelengths are much longer. This allows them to penetrate the layers of the skin more deeply and leads to premature aging of the skin, pigmentation and unsightly wrinkles.

A sunscreen, when used correctly, will either absorb or reflect the UV rays and prevent them from affecting the skin. A good sunscreen requires an effective sun blocker and the best-known and one of the most effective ingredients is Zinc oxide. So check the label of your sunscreen to ensure that it contains this element.

For the best protection against the sun, apply sunscreen to your skin (especially your face) about half an hour before stepping outside. This will allow the product to be properly absorbed into the skin. Use a healthy dollop of the product as skimping will just leave you more vulnerable to the ill effects of the sun. Some experts say about a 1/3 of a teaspoon to a teaspoon depending on your skin and sensitivity.

Now, while the benefits of sunscreen throughout the year (the harsh winter sun can be as harmful to the skin as in the summer) are well-documented, the need for a moisturizer as a part of your daily routine has yet to become a habit. Many women believe that a moisturizer is only needed by those with dry skin, or during the cold winter months to reduce chapping and peeling. While this may be true, adding moisturizer to your daily beauty routine helps replenish the nutrients that are required to keep your skin elastic and supple. Moisturizers normally consist of creams, oils and plant extracts that are instantly absorbed into the skin and keep it healthy and soft. A good moisturizer will never make your skin oily or cause break-outs.

With hundreds of products to choose from, it might be wise to look for a product that combines the advantages of a sunscreen along with a moisturizer since both are imperative to maintain your skin health and protected against the elements.

DaySkin is a powerful anti-aging face cream that protects the skin from sun radiation while supporting the growth of collagen and elastin. DaySkin is able to do this because it is made with the most effective balance of ingredients that have been shown repeatedly in studies to provide noticeable benefits. Unlike most anti-aging face creams, DaySkin offers full protection for both UVA and UVB rays. DaySkin has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, the only known ingredients that shield the skin and provide broad ultraviolet protection.

DaySkin also has ingredients that help to fade unwanted skin discoloration, also known as "brown spots" or "liver spots" along with vitamin B3: the only known topical agent that decreases yellowing of the skin. Containing DL Alpha Tocopherol - the best and safest form of Vitamin E, DaySkin protects the upper layers of the skin from sun damage. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that absorbs UV light like a sponge and decreases redness in the skin after exposure to UV light. DaySkin, unquestionably provides the most complete sun protection of any sunscreen ingredient. Best of all, DaySkin goes on invisibly, it has no odor, and, if you want, you can use it as a foundation and apply make-up right over it!