Are you ready for summer?
Saturday June 21st officially kicks off summer!!! After this past winter it is a great reason to celebrate. We know everyone is ready to soak up the rays and get a head start on your summer glow. Did you know sun damage is the number one cause of wrinkles? How do you prevent this from happening to you?
Simple, avoid the sun. But, we know this is not practical. So, when you are out in the sun be sure to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before being exposed. You should reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, or every hour if you're sweating a lot. SPF ranges from 5 – 105 so how do you know what number to choose? First, what is SPF? Sun Protection Factor (SPF) refers to the theoretical amount of time you can be exposed to the sun without getting sunburned. For example, if your skin would normally burn in 10 minutes, applying SPF 20 allows you to stay in the sun without burning for approximately 200 minutes (a factor of 20 times longer). The higher the number the more protection you have from UVB rays. SPF 20 product blocks about 96% of UVB rays; a SPF 30 product blocks 97% of UVB rays; and a SPF 45 product blocks about 98% of UVB rays, after that the higher the number tends to just get silly and the product you are placing on your skin is heavy, unpleasant and clogs the pores. Sunscreens with higher SPF numbers block slightly more UVB rays, but none offers 100% protection.
Wilma Schumann’s Moisture Protectiv™ Day Crème not only has the proper sun protection but also hydrates and protects against collagen breakdown. What is collagen exactly and how does it affect the way your skin looks? Collagen is made up of cells called fibroblasts. Packed together as bundles, fibrous bands of collagen serve as the main support system of the dermis, the deepest layer of the skin. Collagen gives skin its strength, makes skin firm and flexible with the help of elastin. Collagen is essential for young-looking skin because it gives structure to its cells. When collagen levels deplete, the skin has little internal support, causing sag and wrinkles, nobody wants this! Besides age, other factors are responsible for collagen breakdown including sun, pollution, smoke and other sources of free radicals.
This is what Wilma Schumann suggests: Use Moisture Protectiv™ Day Crème daily which has the proper SPF protection along with hydrating and collagen breakdown protection. This means you are protecting yourself from the sun and preventing wrinkles. For additional protection from wrinkles, be sure to use a collagen serum in your daily skin care regimen. Wilma Schumann’s serums are known for their unparalleled proven results and our Collagen Hydrating Serum has been the best selling product for over 30 years. Click here to see all serums we offer and which one is right for you.
If at any time you have questions or concerns, we can be reached at 800.440.3032 or cs@wilmaschumann.com. We are your beauty experts!