Photoaging is a popular concept promoting the utilization of antioxidants and sun protection. Let’s dig deeper and find out how serious it is.
Aging brings wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and many similar conditions. But what makes our skin age? It is not only growing numbers; a solid contributor is sun exposure. That’s why it is called photoaging because photo means light, and it is related to sunlight. This sunlight contains UV radiations that are contributing to 90% of your skin aging. Moreover, the presence of visible and infrared red light in sunlight makes this process speed up; causing skin damage, premature aging and can lead to skin cancer. This shows how crucial it is to wear your sunscreen. It will prevent skin damage and lower the chances of cancer. However, it has been reported that sunscreens help slow down your aging process. Also, it is essential to know that the sun is not the only source of visible and infrared red light. They are also emitted from our smartphones and electronic devices. Although both contribute to skin damage lesser than UV rays, we still need to minimize their effect. Adding antioxidants like vitamin C, E, etc., to your sunscreen will also be a good decision.
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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Lahore, Pakistan. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling and pharmaceutical care planning. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.