Our skin is supreme in a way when it comes to the other human organs, because it is actually the biggest. It protects a lot of the other organs from damage and harm, and is linked to how we feel about ourselves. Taking care of it properly should be one of our primary goals, because it is so precious to us.

The sun, most precisely the ultraviolet rays from the sun, is the biggest culprit when it comes to taking care of the skin. Evidence of that is the many people who have dark spots as well as patches, caused by long periods of exposure when the sun is in contact with the skin.

When the suns rays are directly on the skin, melanin, which gives people their dark color and protects the skin from the sun, is produced. The melanin is what causes the spots on the skin, because more melanin was produced on those areas, that is why they appear darker than the rest of the skin.

Light skinned people have to be extra careful when they are out in the sun, because their skin offers little protection to the suns rays. The melanin is produced in smaller quantities, and therefore it is not adequate to shield the skin. When the suns rays are harshest in hot temperatures, typically between ten in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, people should avoid the sun like the plague.

If the people have to be in contact with the skin, the next best thing is to use sunblock lotion, and this will offer some sort of protection for your skin

The best sun block creams to use are the ones that contain SPF that is higher than 30. This will be an almost sure way to prevent your skin from having spots, therefore taking care of your skin better.