CosBeauty Magazine #91

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Sun CARE
In a country as sun-drenched as
Australia, our skin is unavoidably
battered by some degree of
ultraviolet (UV) radiation. With
profound effects on skin health,
sun damage has been deemed
responsible for up to 90 percent
of visible signs of skin ageing
and impacts the entire spectrum
of skin processes. It is difficult
to tell just how much damage is
occurring during sun exposure,
as the radiation responsible for
photoageing is different to that
which causes sunburn. While
excessive UVB exposure induces
burning, blisters and discomfort,
UVA radiation penetrates the skin
unnoticed, wreaking havoc on the
cells, vessels and support structures
of the dermis.
Sunscreens are an integral part of
any anti-ageing regime. They are,
first and foremost, products to help
prevent extrinsic ageing of the skin.
Excessive sun exposure is
responsible for most of the skin
damage associated with ageing.
This damage accumulates slowly
over time and starts at an early age.
The damaging UV rays of the sun
can cause a variety of damage to
the skin, most notably skin cancer.
They break down collagen, which
gives skin its elasticity and can lead
to premature wrinkles, especially
around the forehead, eyes and
mouth. Sun damage can also cause
discolouration of the skin.
Always take the necessary
precautions and hydrate and protect
your skin before spending time in
the sun. Or, even better, stay in the
shade as much as you can.
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1. Davines Su Aftersun, $49.95, 2. Fenty Skin Hydra
Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
(SPF 30 Globally) Sunscreen, $52, 3. mesoestetic
mesoprotech mineral matt anti-ageing fluid (SPF
50+), $79.80, 4. mesoestetic mesoprotech sun stick
100 SPF 50+, $49.80, 5. Medik8 Physical Nano-
Free Sunscreen SPF 50+, $69, 6. La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Tinted Fluid SPF 50+, $29.95, 7. Invisible
Zinc, Face + Body SPF 50, $29.99.
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