Secret Makeup Ingredients that Can Prevent Sunburn Skin Cancer

July 3rd, 2009 by author

If you want to prevent Sunburn Skin Cancer, diligence can be the difference between life and death. When it comes to sun defense, your primary starting point should be your cosmetics. There are many makeup ingredients that can prove to be lifesavers if you use them daily. They can effectively protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays that attack your skin each time you go outside.

Grab your makeup bag next time you are in the bathroom and look inside. Make a list of the contents and take it with you to the store. There at the store read the ingredients to see if your cosmetics are helping to protect you from skin cancer. Look for specific components to see if a beauty product is working to enhance your look and your health. At the very least, your lip gloss, foundation and body moisturizer should contain these key ingredients.

Here are the secret ingredients to look for if you want to make sure that your cosmetics are going to actively help you prevent sunburn skin cancer:

* Check for zinc and zinc oxide. Zinc and zinc oxide are ingredients in sunscreen. They also are part of mineral makeup. Some mineral makeup foundations actually provide SPF 15 or higher. Check packaging to be sure.

* Titanium dioxide Titanium dioxide is present in many mineral makeup foundations. It can create a physical barrier between you and the sun. Makeup products with titanium dioxide in them often double as sun protection products.

* Mica Mica also serves a big part in mineral makeup products. Mica flakes also have the ability to block some rays of the sun from hitting your skin. Also, mica is a great wrinkle camouflage.

Of course, in addition to reading the ingredients lists you need to get a verified SPF number on every product if it is available. Consult your dermatologist about whether or not you need more than cosmetic sun protection. In the end, one of the best ways to avoid sunburn skin cancer is to incorporate sun defense into your beauty routine. In this manner, you will protect yourself each day as part of your daily routine.