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Wearing sunscreen is crucial when trying to maintain your skin’s health. Just applying the recommended amount of at least one ounce of sunscreen covering your body from head to toe, according to the FDA, by applying every two hours can help prevent long-term damage. Sunscreen serves as a barrier that absorbs harmful UV rays. By wearing sunscreen, you reduce your risks of sun damage significantly. 

Sunscreen also helps prevent sunburns which increases the risk of developing skin cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. When it comes to maintaining your  health, it’s so important, not just for your insides but for the overall health of your skin as well. 

Some of sunscreen’s  other benefits are that it helps with hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and even helps prevent crepey skin. The sun may also promote a lot of redness in the face and cause broken blood vessels, formally known as telangiectasia. By not applying sunscreen before heading out, another thing that you could experience is dermatal heliosis, which causes brown, red, and even white discoloration in the skin.

The sun can do significant damage if you aren’t protected, which is another reason why it’s so important to stay protected. Chronic sun exposure, or Favre Rocasho, is a condition that develops over time when your blackheads are filled with dead skin. Some ways you’re able to prevent this is by using sunscreen daily especially when going outside. Also, encouraging friends and family to do the same can help spread awareness about sun protection. Just by keeping sunscreen on hand you’re able to protect your skin barrier and prevent long term damage.