Should I Apply Sunscreen Gel - Is it good for Skincare
                     
The sun's rays are needed 
to make vitamin D
Your body itself synthesizes 80% to 90% of your 
vitamin D intake from UV B rays from the sun. 
The role of vitamin D is crucial for the health of 
your bones and your immune system, especially 
for protection against skin cancer.
Bad news: According to the Canadian Cancer 
Society (CCS), the majority of Canadians have 
vitamin D deficiency - lack of sun in winter and 
protective screens in summer. 
Although sunscreen gel based
 protects against sunburn during prolonged 
exposure, it blocks the production of vitamin D 
daily.
Good news: It is possible to supplement your 
vitamin D intake by intelligently exposing yourself to 
the sun in combination with a vitamin D3 
supplement. Here's the exposure you should be 
aiming for:
On average 10 to 15 minutes (maximum 30 min 
depending on skin types)
Minimum 3 times a week
The Best time to absorb UV rays: between 11 a.m. 
and 2 p.m.
Minimally expose the hands, forearms, and face
Without sunscreen gel on the skin
In its Sun Safety, underlines the consensus of 
experts to prevent skin cancer: “It is crucial to 
avoid sunburn, but not complete exposure to the 
sun!”
Day at the beach: Use common 
sense in the sun!
Although a short exposure is beneficial for your health, a long 
walk on the beach in the strong sun exposes your skin to 
serious dangers!
Prolonged exposure to the sun creates visible damage to the 
skin and other more vicious ones: UVB rays cause sunburns 
immediately and UVA rays cause premature aging of the skin 
in the long term.
What's more, when the skin is exposed to the sun for too 
long, too often, or too intensely, both types of UV rays create 
skin cancer. 
The incidence of melanoma (aggressive skin cancer) has 
tripled over the past 35 years and yet the general population 
does not seem to care.
This summer, enjoy the sun safely by respecting the following 
criteria:
Cover up: a sweater for the shoulders, shorts for the thighs, 
and a hat covering the neck, ears, and face.
Sit in the shade: avoid long naps in the sun at all costs!
Plan your long outings in the sun before 11 a.m. and after 2 
p.m.
Avoid sunburn: when the first three criteria cannot be met, 
use a good sunscreen of minimum Sunscreen SPF 50.
Either way, don't go to the tanning salon thinking you're 
preparing your skin for the sun. You are only damaging it in 
advance!
By adopting healthy exposure habits, the sun will become 
your ally. 
How, when, and where to use sunscreen 
gel
For a sunscreen gel based to do its job well, it must be used correctly. 
Make sure that:
Apply sunscreen every time your child is out in the sun. For best results, 
apply sunscreen gel 15-30 minutes before your child is out in the sun.
Be generous when applying sunscreen: Dermatologists recommend 
applying one drop when covering areas of skin that will be exposed to the 
sun.
Apply Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 frequently, about every 2 hours. Reapply 
sunscreen after your child has been sweating or swimming.
Apply a waterproof sunscreen if your child will be swimming or in contact 
with water. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays; therefore, children 
need lasting protection. Waterproof sunscreens can last up to 80 minutes 
in water, and some are sweat resistant too. But even if the sunscreen label 
says its waterproof, be sure to reapply the sunscreen when your child gets 
out of the water.
Apply 
Sunscreen 
SPF 50
Sunscreen is essential but 
is become more 
important in winters 
because sun rays are 
more harmful in winter. 
Sunscreen gel SPF 50 prot
ect from both UV rays
 and helps to stay your 
skin moist.