SUN NO FUN
An estimated 90% of skin aging is caused by the sun, and there is a 100% change of it coming out tomorrow.
Source: Taylor, C, R., Stern, R. S., Leyden, J. J., & Gilchrest, B. A. (1990). Photoaging/ photodamage and photoprotection. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 22(1), 1-15.
CHEAP THRILLS, EVIL TOOLS
More people develop skin cancer because of tanning than develop lung cancer because of smoking.
Source: Wehner, M. R., Chren. M., Nameth, D., et al. (2014). International Prevalence of Indoor Tanning. JAMA Dermatology, 150 (4). 390-400.
IT’S HOT AS HELL!
Recent assessments by the United Nations Environment Programme forecast increases in skin damage and sunburn severity due to stratospheric ozone depletion.
Source: United Nations Environment Programme. (1998). Environmental effects of ozone depletion: 1998 assessment. Nairobi, Kenya. Also: Kelfkens, G. (2002). Ozone layer, climate change interactions influence on UV levels and UV related effects. Bilthoven: RIVM, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment.
“THIS TRAFFIC IS KILLING ME!”
But actually. The glass in your car only blocks UVB rays, not longwave UVA rays, which penetrate deeper into skin.
BASELESS TAN
There is no such than as a safe or protective tan—a tan is a sign of sun damage, even if you like how it looks. Even if other people like how it looks. Even if you get over 100 likes on your post. Not worth it.
Source: What Are the Risk Factors for Skin Cancer? (2016, August 25). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
THEY’RE NOT FREE OR RADICAL
Free radicals destroy skin cells and an increased presence of them causes sagging and wrinkles. They get in there through smoking, drinking alcohol, eating delicious fried food, and UV exposure.
EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
People who use sunscreen every day (SPF 15 or higher) show 24% less skin again than those who do not use sunscreen daily.
Source: Hughes, M. C., Williams, G. M., Baker, P., & Green, A. C. (2013). Sunscreen and Prevention of Skin Aging. Annals of Internal Medicine, 158 (11), 781-790.
SUNSCREEN IS
Sticky. Heavy. Greasy.
Pore clogging. Drying.
Weird smelling. Chalky.
Makeup interrupting.
Not anymore.
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