The Importance of SPF

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Discover why daily SPF matters at Cannelle. Protect skin from sun damage, reduce ageing and prevent pigmentation for long-term skin health.

The importance of SPF

As we all strive to maintain healthy, youthful skin, it’s important to remember one essential step in our daily skincare routine: sun protection. Wearing sunscreen daily offers many benefits that go beyond just shielding your skin from sunburn.

Here’s why incorporating sun protection into your daily routine is a must:

Prevents premature ageing: The sun’s UV rays are a significant factor in premature skin ageing. Regular use of sunscreen helps protect against wrinkles, fine lines, and sunspots, keeping your skin looking younger and more radiant.

Maintains even skin tone:
Sun exposure can lead to hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. Sunscreen helps prevent these issues by protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful effects, ensuring a more even and smooth complexion

Reduce risks of skin cancer:
Daily application of sunscreen significantly lowers the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, which can be life-threatening. Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is a crucial step in your overall health and well-being.

Protects against sunburn:
While sunburn might seem like a temporary discomfort, repeated sunburns can cause long-term damage to your skin. Daily use of sunscreen helps prevent these painful burns, reducing your risk of future skin issues.

Prevents skin sensitivity:
Exposing your skin to the sun without protection can lead to increased sensitivity and inflammation. Sunscreen acts as a barrier, preventing these issues and helping to maintain your skin’s health.

At Cannelle Skin Clinic, we offer a range of high-quality sunscreens suitable for all skin types. Visit our store or website to explore our products and find the perfect sunscreen for your needs.

Tips for effective sun protection

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  • Choose Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen: Ensure your sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
  • SPF 30 or Higher: Opt for a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for adequate protection.
  • Apply Generously: Don’t skimp on sunscreen. Apply it generously to all exposed skin.
  • Reapply Regularly: Reapply every two hours, or more often if swimming or sweating.
  • Don’t Forget Non-Summer Months: UV rays can affect your skin year-round, so make sun protection a daily habit.

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Our clinic is located in Summertown, Oxford, just north of the city centre in one of Oxford’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Discreet and easy to reach, we offer a premium setting for bespoke skin, aesthetic and wellness care.

We welcome patients from across Oxford city and Oxfordshire, including Summertown, Headington, Kidlington, Abingdon, Bicester, Witney and the surrounding towns and villages. Whether you’re coming for routine skin-health treatments or specialist aesthetic consultations, our location is well connected and simple to access.

Our clinic, Cannelle Skin Clinic, is just minutes from Oxford city centre and easily reached by car, bus or rail. Oxford’s mainline stations Oxford Station and Oxford Parkway are a short taxi or bus ride away, and regular services link to London, Reading, Didcot, Banbury and beyond.

By car, we’re conveniently accessed via key local routes with nearby parking options; by public transport, frequent bus routes along Banbury Road drop you within a short stroll of the clinic.

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Monday
8 am–6 pm
Tuesday
8 am–6 pm
Wednesday
8 am–8 pm
Thursday
8 am–8 pm
Friday
8 am–8 pm
Saturday
8 am–6 pm
Sunday
Closed
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