Sunscreen 101: Why It's The Most Important Anti-Aging Product By Dr. Disha Jaggi- Skin Specialist

When it comes to maintaining healthy and youthful skin, there's no product working harder than your sunscreen. While serums, moisturisers and anti-ageing creams have their place, sunscreen is the most potent product you can use to prevent your skin from premature ageing.

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Why Sunscreen Is a Game-Changer

Every time you walk outside, your skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. UV rays penetrate the dermis of the skin and cause:

• Collagen breakdown - causing fine lines and wrinkles

• Pigmentation and dark spots - uneven skin tone over time

• Loss of elasticity - sagging and dull skin

Dr. Disha Jaggi explains,

"Up to 90% of visible skin aging is due to sun damage - not natural aging. The best line of defence is daily use of sunscreen.”

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Types of UV Rays You Need Protection From

1. UVA rays - cause deep skin damage, resulting in premature ageing

2. UVB rays – cause burning and increase the risk of skin cancer

That's why you should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect against both.

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How Sunscreen Prevents Ageing

• Shields collagen & elastin from sun damage

• Prevents hyperpigmentation and dark spots

• Reduces photoaging (ageing caused by the sun)

• Preserves skin texture and tone over time

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How to Use Sunscreen Correctly

• Use it every day, even when it’s cloudy

• Daily use should be SPF 30 or higher

• Reapply every 2-3 hours if in the sun

• Make sure to apply to your neck, ears, and hands

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Common Sunscreen Myths Debunked

• Myth: “I don’t need sunscreen when indoors.”
  Fact: UVA rays damage us indoors too; they can still penetrate through windows.

• Myth: “Darker skin tones don’t need sunscreen.”
  Fact: All skin types, colours and tones can incur sun damage and premature ageing.

• Myth: “I only need sunscreen in summer.”
  Fact: UV rays are present every single day of the year.

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Dr. Disha Jaggi’s Recommendation

For maximum benefits in anti-ageing, use a sunscreen every day. It should be a standard, non-negotiable step in your skincare routine! For even more protection, consider combining sunscreen with antioxidants, such as Vitamin C.

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✅ Bottom Line: Sunscreen isn’t just for beach days — it’s your skin’s everyday armour against ageing.

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