Aug 03: Remember the days spent on the beach in quest for that scintillating tan? Like it has been oft sad, there is nothing like a sun tan to add to your face value. But there is something that that the sun-worshippers perhaps don`t know...that exposure to the sun accelerates premature aging. It takes only a few hours of fun in the sun to result in a lifetime of damaged skin, premature aging and possible reconstructive surgery, warns the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
In the words of a plastic surgeon, lying in the sun for a glowing tan may sound like a great idea, but exposure to ultraviolet rays leads to damage down the road. Excessive sun exposure certainly hastens the deterioration of the skin`s appearance. The ASPS offers the following sun safety tips for spring-breakers:
Wear sunscreen that is both waterproof and perspiration proof.
Make sure the sunscreen protection factor (SPF) is at least 15.
Reapply the sunscreen every hour if it is not waterproof or perspiration proof.
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Remember that ultraviolet rays pass through water and reflect on sand.
Consider wearing a tee shirt during water activities to avoid burning.
Stay in the shade whenever possible.
Apply lip balm with at least a SPF of 15.
Examine your skin regularly for suspicious changes.
Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon when suspicious skin changes occur. Here`s the bottom-line. Next vacation break, give yourself a break ... from the sun. Afterall, over-exposure to the sun makes you look well-red. But that doesn`t make you look smart. It makes you look too stupid to care about premature aging and skin cancer. Bureau Report