Mekis Women Sunscreen Balm- SPF30+,No White Cast,Broad Spectrum,

Do you knowwhy using Mekis Sunscreens is important?

Accordingto WHO, most Kenyan areas have extreme levels of UV index with Mombasa,Nairobi, Kisumu etc. ranging from 12 on UV index scale. Hence, use of sunscreenis a must.

Understanding the importance of using Mekis sunscreen can give bothadults and children more incentive to apply SPF more regularly. So, why is usingMekis sunscreen important?

The sun produces natural energy in the form of ultraviolet (UV) raysthat can cause damage to the skin.

There are two types of UV rays that cause different types of damage ifthere is too much exposure:

• ·        UltravioletA (UVA) –– associated with premature aging of the skin
• ·        UltravioletB (UVB) –– associated with sunburns

Your skin’s outer layer is composed of cells that contain a pigmentcalled melanin that helps to protect your skin from the sun’s rays.

However, melanin can only do so much; too much exposure from theseultraviolet rays causes these cells to darken and then shed.

 Mekis Sunscreens acts as a shieldfor your skin cells and protects your skin from damage. This damage can takethe form of:

• ·        Intense orfrequent sunburns
• ·        Poppedblood vessels in your skin
• ·        Prematureaging of the skin that causes wrinkles
• ·        Skin cancer

Spending time in the sun, regardless of your skin type, puts you at ahigher risk for sun damage.

All our sunscreen products are covers broad spectrum” –– this means yoursunscreen will shield your skin against both UVA and UVB sun rays.

What isSPF? Why is it important?

Mekis Sunscreen bottles and jars have a number that indicates the SPFlevel . SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor –– the number refers to how longyour skin will be protected from burning if the sunscreen is applied.

For example, if you apply Mekis Sunscreen SPF 30 your skin will beprotected for 30 times longer than if you weren’t wearing sunscreen.

Though this means that you’re technically protected for a certainduration of time, we generally recommended that you re-apply your broadspectrum sunscreen every two hours for guaranteed protection.

Who shoulduse Mekis sunscreens?

Men, women and children over 6 months of age should use sunscreen everyday. This includes people who tan easily and those who don’t — remember, yourskin is damaged by sun exposure over your lifetime, whether or not you burn.

When shouldyou apply Mekis sunscreen ?

Every day! The best practice is to apply 30 minutes before venturingoutside to allow the sunscreen to bind to your skin.

Reapply every two hours of exposure and immediately after swimming orexcessive sweating. 

Even when it’s cloudy, up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV radiationreaches the earth. Going unprotected on an overcast day can lead to skindamage.

Whereshould you apply sunscreen?

At the very least, you should use sunscreen on every part of your bodythat is exposed to the sun, including those easy-to-miss spots:

·        The tops of your ears

·        Back of your neck,

·        Your scalp (on the part line),

·        Tops of your feet

·        Behind your knees.

Why should youuse Mekis sunscreen in your daily routine?

·        It ProtectsYour Skin from UV Rays:

The depletion of the ozone layer has increased our risk of sun damagefrom harmful UV rays. Mekis Sunscreen blocks these rays, greatly reducing thelikelihood of sunburn

·        It LowersYour Skin Cancer Risk:

By applying Mekis sunscreen each day, you cut your risk of contractingskin cancers in half.

·        It PreventsPremature Aging of the Skin:

Sun damages from UV rays causes photo aging of the skin, which ischaracterized by a thick, leathery look; discoloration; and a breakdown ofcollagen, which contributes to lines, sagging and wrinkles.

·        It HelpsMaintain an Even Skin Tone:

Mekis Sunscreen helps prevent discoloration and dark spots from sundamage, helping you maintain a smoother and more even skin tone.

Mekis Sunscreen  products are madeof natural ingredients proven to protect from dangerous sun rays.They create a protective barrier on the surface of your skin thatreflects and scatters UV away from your body

Reapplication reminders: Always reapply sunscreen. Aim for every twohours if you’re outside.

Sitting in the shade, wearing sun-protective clothing and a hat, andlimiting your total sun exposure time should be additional parts of yoursun-protection plan.

Just apply a small amount of Mekis Sunscreen and massage in circular motion until absorbed intoskin.