Sunscreen is a very crucial element in our skincare routine, according to dermatologists, cosmetologists and aestheticians. It shield skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays preventing photodamage, pigmentation issues acne, and other skin diseases. Have you ever considered what kind of protection our hair might require, given that it is subjected to the same climatic and environmental circumstances as our skin? Does our mane need protection from the sun? The answer is an unequivocal 'yes'!
"Just like skin, hair needs protection from sun exposure as well," avers Nandan Gijare, Founder and Director, 12CAN (Indian Institute of Cosmetology, Aesthetics and Nutrition). "The sun can impact the hair in multiple ways. It can damage the hair shaft and result in brittle and frizzy hair, split ends, discolouration and early greying." He explains the impact of sun exposure on hair in detail:
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