Mint & Needle’s Founder, Brandi Gregge, Shares Sunscreen Tips With Delaware Today

Brandi Gregge at the beach smiling at the camera.

"Why is it important to use products with SPF?

Mint & Needle’s Brandi Gregge shares four key reasons to reach for the tube of sunscreen.

  1. It prevents sunburn: SPF helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of UVB rays, which are primarily responsible for sunburn.
  2. It can reduce risk of skin cancer: Prolonged exposure to UV radiation increases the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
  3. It prevents premature aging: UV rays can cause aging of the skin (think wrinkles, fine lines and age spots).
  4. It prevents hyperpigmentation: Sun exposure can lead to uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation, including dark spots and melasma.

“SPF protects your skin from free radical damage and sunburn, which can cause pre-mature photoaging (those pesky sunspots and collagen loss) as well as skin cancer,” Cristi Miller and Lizzie Johnson of Houppette add. All good reasons to slather on a layer of protection, right?"

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DelawareToday, August 2024