Did you know that eyelid cancer is a potential ramification of not shielding your eyes from the sun? This is what makes the combination of sunglasses and sunscreen such a necessity. During the steps you take to avoid skin cancer, you’ll be doing yourself another favour. You’ll be keeping yourself looking young!
It’s no secret that our eyes usually give away our ages. The crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles that often appear around our eyes can be kept at bay with a little special attention paid to the area.
Here are three steps to preventing your eyes from giving away your age:
1. Stay out of the sun when UV radiation is strongest.
Most often, the time of day recommended for staying in the shade are the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Naturally, mid-day is when you’re going to experience the sunniest hours. In addition to wearing shades and sunscreen, it’s just a good rule of thumb to simply keep out of the sun, when possible. Knowing when the sun is at its strongest is a key ingredient to keeping your appearance youthful.
Eye Site On Wellness insists that this practice be maintained all year round. The website suggests that the morning time is an even more dangerous time of day than the afternoon. “Myth buster: the highest UV radiation exposure for eyes and skin is actually in the morning and mid-afternoon, rather than at noon,” reads the site, “Sun exposure to the eyes tends to be more continual in fall, winter and spring when the sun is lower in the sky.”
2. Wear wide-brimmed hats.
Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that make the biggest differences. While wide-brimmed hats aren’t exactly “small” items, the act of putting one on is effortless. Wearing a hat on especially sunny days won’t just prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes. It will also help you to avoid sunburn of the nose and cheeks.
“Wear a hat with at least a three-inch brim and tightly woven fabric (no holes) to protect your face and the top of your head,” advises the Skin Cancer Foundation, “Hats can block as much as half of all UV rays from your eyes and eyelids.” Their website also champions the act of choosing shades that block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB light.
3. Take advantage of our July promotion!
You have about a week and a half left to save on all of our Alumier and Vivier eye products. Our promotion runs until the 29th of July! Come in to our clinic and receive 20% off any Alumier or Vivier eye product of your choice. Those products include Vivier Sunscreen, Vivier’s GrenzCine™ Eye, Alumier’s Retinol Eye Gel and AluminEye®. Don’t miss out on your chance to save on all of these fantastic products!
For more information about our special offer, please don’t hesitate to call Aurora Skin & Vein at 403-358-5818. You may also fill out the form on our Contact Us page!