/sci/ - Science & Math

>>10226128
Pop-sci myth perpetuated by the sun-screen industry.
The actual cause of accelerated damage is concomitant use of photosensitive foods/drugs which accelerate the process. Also, the studies that examine the so-called UV 'photoaging' fail to isolate for alcohol and unhealthy lifestyle habits, which can cause the buildup of lipofuscin and highly damage skin quality. Moreover, they always find the worst examples of women who take it to an excess, who again are predisposed to living hedonistic lifestyles filled with drink, and frequently medicate (even NSAIDs can cause a reaction in the light!).
I for one, am going to continue to go outside with moderate sun exposure and, in winter months, continue to use a UVA/UVB medical device for vitamin D. I've seen old individuals who kept out in the sun, and they look infinitely better than their sun-deprived counter-parts who slathered on sun-screen all their lives. UV light produces vitamin D, lowers cholesterol, increases testosterone, destroys flora that gives rise to acne and confers a youthful look of health.