Skin Care Daily Sunscreen Use Slows Skin Aging

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) June 08, 2013

According to a June 3, 2013 CBS News article titled Daily Sunscreen Slows Skin Aging, Even in Middle Age: Study, the use of sunscreen on a daily basis may slow down photo-aging, or skin aging caused by exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. While millions use sunscreen to protect themselves against skin cancer and sunburn, researchers have found that sunscreen may provide more skin care benefits than previously thought. (Go to goo.gl/IwaHt).

Im not at all surprised by the test results reported by the University of Queensland, says Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills. Ive been a strong advocate of daily sunscreen use for many years.

According to the article, antioxidants and sunscreen makers have claimed their products prevent the visual signs of aging, but this contention hasnt previously been backed scientific evidence. The researchers involved in this new study examined 903 individuals aged 55 and below with the purpose of determining whether people who use sunscreen products on a daily basis show signs of aging more slowly than those who only applied the products discretionally.

The report continues by saying that after four years of tracking, researchers have calculated that those who used sunscreen daily showed a 24% decrease in skin aging compared to those who used it discretionally. The anti-aging effects of sunscreen have manifested in all daily-use participants regardless of age, showing that even middle aged people can use it for skin care benefits.

The results of this study should convince more people to take skin care seriously and encourage them to use sunscreen on a regular basis, says Dr. Ourian. It is best for people, especially those who are exposed to the sun's rays regularly, to consider using a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which protects against harmful UVA and UVB rays. The product should also have an SPF of fifteen or higher, as a product with a lower SPF may only protect against sunburn and not against aging and skin cancer.

Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer in laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane, Juv

Skin Care Sunscreen Slows Skin Aging

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2013

In the ongoing battle to preserve the appearance of youth, women (and some men) will spend hundreds of dollars on a wide array of anti-aging products. Many of these products claim to fight the signs of aging. However, according to a June 4, 2013 Fox News article titled Sunscreen Slows Skin Aging, Study Shows, simply applying sunscreen daily can do wonders to prevent the visible signs of aging (Go to goo.gl/DTIqc).

An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure, says Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills. I cant say that Im at all surprised by the results of the study. Ive been recommending daily sunscreen use for many years.

According to the article, between 1992 and 1996, a study of 900 men and women from Australia showed some remarkable results regarding photo-aging. Photo-aging caused by the sun's UV rays often leads to wrinkles, slack and coarse skin, higher levels of dryness, and increased visibility of blood vessels in the facial area. All of these are associated with the aging process but it turns out that the sun may be the bigger culprit.

The article goes on to say that the adults in the above-mentioned test group (all below 55 years of age) were split into two groups, one of which was asked to apply sunscreen regularly. This group was required to apply the lotion before and after swimming, heavy exercising, or tanning. The second group was permitted to use sunscreen as and when they saw fit or not at all, if that was their preference. At the conclusion of the study, the participants who used sunscreen on a daily basis were show to be 24% less likely to display premature signs of aging.

Until recently, it was assumed that sunscreen only offered protection against the immediate effects of sun exposure such as sunburn, says Dr. Ourian. There is now concrete evidence demonstrating that sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher can protect against the visible signs of aging.

Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer in laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane, Juv