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56 STYLE | beauty<br />
SUN & SKIN<br />
There’s no excuses for not putting your skin first when it comes to sun exposure.<br />
Words Clemency Alice<br />
S<br />
un exposure is one of the<br />
biggest threats to ageing<br />
well and is a contributing factor<br />
to premature ageing. While the<br />
sun does provide the benefits<br />
of vitamin D (produced when<br />
your skin is exposed to the<br />
sun’s UVB rays), sun exposure<br />
stimulates melanin production,<br />
causing pigmentation and<br />
sunspots. Free radicals also<br />
increase, causing skin collagen<br />
fibres to degenerate and signs<br />
of premature ageing.<br />
According to the World<br />
Cancer Research Fund, New<br />
Zealand ranks second place in<br />
the Global Cancer Rates listing,<br />
making it vital to have broadspectrum<br />
sun protection as part<br />
of your daily skin health routine.
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