The sun is responsible for premature aging. It hastens wrinkling and tanning of your skin, as well as causes the appearance of blotchy brownish discoloration. The ultraviolet radiation in sunlight is responsible for suntans, sunburns, premature aging (wrinkles and pigmentation) and some types of skin cancers.

It is important to avoid excessive sun exposure. The sun’s rays are strongest between the hours of 10am to 3pm. Clothing also has some bearing on the effects of sun exposure. Cotton fabrics provide superior protection from sunlight and tightly woven fabrics afford better protection than loose weaves.

There are basically two types of sunscreens which can be used to protect our skin from sun:-