Why SPF Just Isn’t Enough
Why SPF Just Isn’t Enough You probably consider the sun your skin’s number one villain. And you’d be right. The closest star in our solar system is a DNA-damaging danger that you better take seriously — not just on National Sunscreen Day (May 27), but every day. That being said, when it comes to your complexion, there are other environmental factors to consider. For example, cold weather and wind can dry out your skin and cause irritation. Dust from the air clogs pores, and invisible pollutants can break down skin’s natural oils, interfering with its cell-rebuilding process. Extreme temperatures (for instance, going from an air-conditioned office out into a hot, humid day) cause skin to adapt more quickly than usual and become imbalanced. SPF alone may not be enough. There, we said it. So, short of just never, ever going outside — what’s a girl to do? Well, lots of dermatologists will tell you that there are two keywords to keeping skin young: protect and repair. How, you a...
