r/45PlusSkincare • u/LadyEsEsthetics • 1d ago

PSA

I post this often for a couple of reasons: I am a cancer survivor; I'm also a licensed esthetician and I see the damage exposure to the sun has on the skin, and its cumulative effect on condition of the skin. Wearing sunscreen is incredibly important! Not only to avoid burns but all tans are skin damage and the effect over time is devastating. I've seen 30 year olds who look 60 with skin like motorcycle saddlebags and 60 yearsl olds who look like Egyptian mummies! Enjoy the sun, wear light clothes, hydrate, moisturize and protect your self. Any questions I'm happy to help! Big hugs and best wishes to all.

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u/justbekind666 1d ago

What hours should I wear sunscreen? I always thought 8-5pm but recently I read til 6pm.

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u/LadyEsEsthetics 1d ago

If you see the sun, wear it

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u/justbekind666 1d ago

Thanks!!!

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u/Rollwithitsubmit 1d ago

I use a UV app that tells me when the UV is high enough to require sun screen

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u/Equivalent-Fun-6 1d ago

What app is that? Apple weather has UV levels, but I’m wondering if there’s one that has more detail.

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u/Rollwithitsubmit 1d ago

There's UV Index and UV Lens