{"id":21178,"date":"2021-05-11T14:13:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T13:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/?p=21178"},"modified":"2021-06-01T13:13:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T12:13:21","slug":"7-ways-to-avoid-sun-damaged-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/7-ways-to-avoid-sun-damaged-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways To Avoid Sun Damaged Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s concerning how often we\u2019ve heard people say \u201cbut my burn will turn into a tan tomorrow\u201d when they get sunburnt. Going into the sun unprotected can be extremely harmful to your skin. Not only can you get sunburnt, but in the long run it can cause hyperpigmentation, dark spots, sunspots or in the worst case even skin cancer. For this reason, we cannot emphasise often enough what the importance of sunscreen is and why you should wear it every single day. A common misconception is that sunscreen should only be used during the summer months, when you\u2019re constantly exposed to direct sunlight. You might be surprised to learn that sunscreen should actually be used all year round, even in the winter months when the sun won\u2019t even appear. We will tell you more about the seven ways you can avoid sun damaged skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. SPF is your best friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start off with the most important one: always wear SPF. Whether you\u2019re using sunscreen or a moisturiser that contains SPF, as long as you make sure your skin is protected from the sun. We recommend using a product that contains at least SPF 30 to be fully protected. OBAGI360 HydraFactor\u00ae Broad Spectrum SPF 30<\/span><\/a> is a 2-in-1 moisturiser and sunscreen that both hydrates and protects your skin all day long. That makes incorporating SPF into your skincare routine very easy! If you\u2019re in need of even more protection, the Obagi Sun Shield Matte\u2122 Broad Spectrum SPF 50<\/span><\/a> is your go to sunscreen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Find a spot in the shade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the hottest days in summer, it\u2019s best to find a spot in the shade, especially when the UV-rays are the strongest between 11AM and 2PM. No matter how loyal you are applying sunscreen every two hours, exposing your skin to a high UV index can still be harmful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Wear protective clothing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you know you\u2019re going to be exposed to sunlight for a long period of time, it\u2019s best to wear protective clothing in areas you might get sunburnt easily. The shoulders, cleavage and forehead are spots that often get sunburnt, so it\u2019s key to protect those most. Wear a short sleeved t-shirt to protect your shoulders and wear a sun hat or cap to avoid sun exposure on your forehead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Don\u2019t forget about your lips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you own a lip balm or chapstick with SPF? It\u2019s not only important to apply sunscreen on your face, but your lips as well. Not applying protective lip balm can cause your lips to age quicker and develop more fine lines and wrinkles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Check the UV index<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before going out into the sun for a lovely tanning session, make sure to check the UV index<\/a> first. To paint a picture: with a UV index of zero to two, it takes one hour to get sunburnt without protection. With a UV index above 5, it takes only 10 minutes to sunburn your skin. We recommend not going into direct sunlight when the UV index is that high, but if you must, you should apply SPF30 at least once every two hours and seek as much shade as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Minimise hyperpigmentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you get older, hyperpigmentation on your skin starts to occur more and more. Protecting your skin from the sun can help to lower the chance of getting hyperpigmentation, but some people might still have dark spots or sunspots on their face. Thankfully, there are skin-brightening<\/a> products on the market, such as Obagi Nu-Derm\u00ae Blend Fx<\/span><\/a>, that help to minimise the appearance of hyperpigmentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Avoid reflective surfaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you might have experienced before, your skin burns more easily when you\u2019re at the beach or on a boat. The reason for this is that water and sand are reflective surfaces and can reflect up to 85% of the sun\u2019s rays. This means you\u2019re exposed to the sun even more which increases your risk of sunburn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s concerning how often we\u2019ve heard people say \u201cbut my burn will turn into a tan tomorrow\u201d when they get sunburnt. Going into the sun unprotected can be extremely harmful to your skin. Not only can you get sunburnt, but in the long run it can cause hyperpigmentation, dark spots, sunspots or in the worst […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":21195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[239,261,262,376],"class_list":["post-21178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-skin-concerns","tag-obagi-range-and-products","tag-anti-ageing-fine-lines-and-wrinkles","tag-skincare-routine-and-tips","tag-spf-and-sun-damage"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21178","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21178"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21178\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22844,"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21178\/revisions\/22844"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pureobagi.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}