Skinfare Skin Care Blog

Without a doubt, the number one enemy of your skin is prolonged exposure to the sun over time. Everything from wrinkles to age spots to sagging skin can be greatly accelerated by too much sun. By simply using a sunscreen with an SPF (skin protection factor) of 15 or higher - with 30 being preferred - you can take years off of your appearance as you grow older.

Ultraviolet Rays from the Sun break down the support structures in the skin over time greatly reducing their ability to provide nutrients, hydration and things such as collagen and elastin. Without these things, the skin loses its elasticity and firmness.

Everyone one loves the sun but it doesn’t always love you back and if you do anything to take care of your skin on a regular basis it should be to use sunscreen and look for cosmetics and skin care products that contain them.