oh to be a statue of a goddess covered in moss, somewhere in the garden of the enchanted ruins the castle left behind, for birds to take rest on my shoulders and for animals to sleep in front of my feet, for no ordinary humans to be reached
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If trees could talk . .
Me: If trees could talk, what do you think theyโd say?
Him: theyโd asked, why?
Him: what do you think theyโd say?
Me: help.
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I'm sorry, mom, I'm just not that concerned about daily sun protection. Sunscreen without icky ingredients are difficult to find and often expensive (labelled as sensitive-friendly). I'm rarely in the sun for more than 5 minutes at a time (obviously I use sunscreen when I know I'll be outside for 20+ minutes). Besides, spending a couple minutes in the sun feels nice because vitamin d is nice. I just can't do it. (Also it made my skin xxtra dewy which is gross when you live in the south lmao).
Donโt apologize! Seeing that you messaged me, I assume on some level you want me to convince you to use sunscreen. Which, as a crazy sunscreen lady, Iโm happy to try to do!
The concerns you have about sunscreen are common, legitimate concerns. Yet, every one of your concerns can be addressed by choosing the correct sunscreen and appreciating the affect that UV radiation has on the skin.
Iโll go through each of your concerns and then recommend you some sunscreens that I think will change your mind about sunscreen.
Iโm just not that concerned:
Iโm not gonna sugar-coat it; you should be. UV radiation is very real, ever present, and truly damaging.
โWrinkles, leathery or sagging skin and brown spots. In fact, more than 90 percent of these visible changes commonly attributed to skin aging are caused by the sun.
In addition to premature skin aging, the sunโs UV rays play a significant role in the development of skin cancer. In fact, about 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to its UV rays.โ (x)
It can be hard to appreciate, because you wonโt see the consequences of the damage youโre receiving until later on in life. The reality is that the choices you make right now concerning sun protection will have serious consequences down the line.
There are powerful, documented examples of the sunโs effects on the skin.
Ex. A truck driver, whoโs had one half of his face more exposed to the sun throughout his career of truck driving: (x)
Ex. A pair of twins; one who sunbathes (along with other unhealthy behaviors) and the other who doesnโt: (x)
I canโt make you care about this stuff, but you should be informed. Sunscreen is first and foremost a method of preventative health care.
Icky ingredients:
Of course, your personal definition of what anย โickyโ ingredient is may vary from mine. However, Iโve discussed on this blog that the only UV filters you need to worry about are oxybenzone and octinoxate. Iโve also discussed and debunked some other commonly disliked ingredients.ย ย
Expensive:
Sunscreen can be expensive, but it can also be quite affordable! As with most skin care, thereโs something for every price range. Many Asian sunscreens can be bought at 50ml for under $10.
Limited sun exposure:
Obviously limiting your time outdoors reduces the amount of UV damage you receive, but keep this in mind:ย Sun damage is cumulative. This means that those 5 minutes each day add up to a significant amount of damage over time.ย Also, did you know that UV radiation passes through windows? That means any time spent near windows in your house or in the car exposes you to UV rays. Clouds, rain, and snow canโt even stop UV rays. So, youโre likely receiving far more UV radiation than you think.
Sunshine feels nice:
I wonโt argue with you on that! However, with a nice lightweight sunscreen, you can enjoy the sunshine and protect yourself.
Vitamin D is nice:
I agree wholeheartedly; cue the supplements and dietary changes!
โFoods that provide vitamin D include:
Fatty fish, like tuna, mackerel, and salmonFoods fortified with vitamin D, like some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and cerealsBeef liverCheeseEgg yolksโ (x)
600 IU is recommended if you choose to take supplements. This way, you can get the amount of Vitamin D you need without exposing yourself to sun damage.
Makes my skin dewy:
There are so many mattifying sunscreens out there, itโll make your head spin!
Hereโs some inexpensive, mattifying sunscreens with my approved UV filters and at least SPF 50/PA +++:
Etude House Mild Airy Finish Sunscreen (alcohol heavy, but well loved by those who live in hot climates)
Make P:rem Blue Ray Sun Fluid (๐ย ) (~$35, but itโs 200ml, so it would be about $8.70 for a standard 50ml bottle)
Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face Sunscreen
Innisfree Perfect UV Protection Cream Triple Care
I hope I was able to convince you to wear your sunscreen! :)
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