How to prevent and reverse sun damage When you enjoy sun exposure without sun protection you cause damage to the deeper layers of the skin, the dermis. The dermis is the true living skin and provides support to the upper layers of the skin, the epidermis. UVA rays penetrate all the way into the dermis causing inflammation and the activation of certain enzymes (MMPs) which start to breakdown the structure and support of the skin. The skin being an amazing and intelligent organ

Why use a sunscreen? Did you know that 75% of your sun damage is accidental and only 25% is you deliberately lying in the sun to get a tan? 90% of ultra violet rays come from reflective surfaces, i.e. water, sand, etc. That's why you often burn when sitting under an umbrella on the beach without sunscreen. About 700 South Africans die of skin cancer a year. One blister burn could increase your risk of developing skin cancer by 80%. What is a tan? A tan is your skin producing