Sunscreen prevents aging skin

Scientists have discovered a simple secret to help skin look younger: apply sunscreen daily.

Sunscreen is not only a shield that protects the skin from ultraviolet rays but also contributes to preventing the appearance of some visible signs of age on the skin. According to new research by Australian scientists, people who apply sunscreen on a daily basis have fewer wrinkles on their skin than those who do not use it regularly.

The team conducted experiments on more than 900 Australians between the ages of 25 and 55. Half of them were asked to apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 on the head, neck, arms and hands every morning, while the rest are instructed to use sunscreen whenever they like.

Applying a daily sunscreen helps reduce 24% of signs of skin aging.(Artwork: Health News)

At the beginning of the study, scientists assessed the level of aging on the back of the hands of all volunteers on a scale of 6. The reevaluation with the study subjects will take place 4 years later. half.

The results reveal that people who use sunscreen on a daily basis have 24% less aging skin than men and women who occasionally use it.

This relationship remains the same even when the team considers other factors, likely to affect skin tone, such as smoking, sun exposure, skin color and the use of other sun protection methods such as hats.

The researchers also considered whether people who loaded beta-carotene, a component of antioxidant-rich supplements, had less sun damage and wrinkles than fake users. is not. However, this supplement does not affect the aging process.

Dr. Adele Green, research author from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Brisbane, Australia, added that regular sunscreen application will help young people and middle-aged people under 55 to benefit from cosmetics. This helps prevent aging on the skin as well as reducing the risk of skin cancer in the long term.

Although research is not conducted for people over 55 years old, Ms Green said, they could benefit from using sunscreen to prevent aging skin changes. Still, the researcher acknowledges that there is a lack of solid evidence of this.