If you are over the age of sixty, you grew up during a time when little was known about the dangers of excessive sun exposure. Now, dermatologists are predicting that the number of people who will get skin cancer will escalate because it can take up to forty years for damage to appear. Don’t panic, though, because it is never too late for sun protection. Cell creation slows during the aging process and skin gets drier and more sensitive. All this leads to mature skin being more susceptible to sun damage. Skin will also take longer to recover from a sunburn. Certain medications can also make skin sensitive to sunlight. People who are older or who have sensitive skin should take precautions to limit their sun exposure. The sun accelerates the aging process and evidence of excessive exposure will reveal itself through wrinkle and age spots. A single product cannot provide one hundred percent protection. It is wise to combine products with sun safe measures for ultimate sun protection. Here are some safe sun tips to practice:
* Seek shade whenever possible but especially between the hours of 10:00am to 4:00 pm when the sun’s UVB rays are the strongest.
* Wear a hat with a brim of at least three inches that will shade the face, ears and neck. Wearing a hat is particularly important to protect the scalp if you are balding or have thinning hair.
