Consider using a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to prevent photoaging

AbstractPhotoaging begins at an early age and accounts for most age-associated changes in skin appearance. The main environmental cause of photoaging is ultraviolet (UV) radiation, specifically UVA and UVB. In addition, there is increasing evidence that visible light (VL) and infrared (IR) radiation also play a role in photodamage and photoaging. Prevention is best, and patients should be urged to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of ≥ 30 daily that will offer protection against UVA, UVB and VL. Sunscreen additives such as antioxidants may also provide protection from IR radiation.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research