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f.h.b Island Life - April/May 2010 these vital ingredients. Sunshine and skincare Remember that it is the UVA rays from the sun which damages the skin causing ageing, and we are exposed to the harmful Dr G Jilani MBBS MRCP(UK) rays all year round, and yes even in winter. The Island Cosmetic Clinic Broad spectrum sunscreen should be worn Tel: [phone] days a year.. www.islandcosmeticclinic.co.uk A broad spectrum sunscreen gives only 50% protection from the harmful UV rays. With the appearance of blossom and Most dermatologists and plastic surgeons daffodils, spring is on its way, but as recommend using a Topical Antioxidant as the weather improves we must now be a daily skincare treatment to protect the aware of the dangers the sun brings to skin from premature ageing. our skin. Topical Antioxidants like SkinCeuticals Scientist calculate that external factors serum 20 are drops applied to the face that most importantly the sun, accounts for neutralises damaging free radicals (toxins) 90% of perceived skin ageing, including in the skin. These free radicals released by redness, wrinkles, age spots & looseness UV rays from the sun are responsible for of the skin. lines and wrinkles and ageing. Applying Research shows that one of the most an antioxidant containing Vitamin C daily, important factor causing skin ageing is stimulates collagen production in the skin the Ultraviolet light from the sun. The UV and prevents premature ageing. light has two components UVA & UVB. Use a combination of Topical Antioxidant and Broad spectrum sunscreen every UVB are burning rays. morning, all year round like SkinCeuticals UVA are ageing rays - UVA rays from Serum 20 or C E Ferulic combined with Sun the sun generate free radicals in the skin that breaks down collagen spectrum sunscreen which protects you and causes premature ageing and against both UVA and UVB rays like wrinkles. SkinCeuticals sun defense. The two years. It will repair the earlier damage and protect the skin from further damage from UVA rays cause changes in the skin that that you should look for is Titanium leads to aggressive forms of skin cancer. dioxide and Zinc oxide. Most sunscreens It is important to wear a Broad available in the shops do not contain Mob: [phone] [email protected] 122 the sunshine, but take good care of your skin. dress hire * Personal Stylist Serv