When it comes to preventing sunburn skin cancer, diligence can be the difference between life and death. Your cosmetics should be your primary starting point when it comes to your sun protection. There are many valuable cosmetic components that can literally save your life if you use them daily. They can naturally and effectively protect you from the harmful UVA and UVB rays that bombard your skin every time you step outside.

Next time you are in your bathroom, grab your makeup bag and take a closer look at its contents. If you no longer have all the packaging for your cosmetics, make a list and take it to the store. There you can examine the ingredients on the backs of the packages to make sure that your cosmetic routine is doing everything possible to protect you from the dangers of skin cancer. There are certain ingredients and keywords that will let you know that a beauty product is working to keep you healthy as well as enhance your look. At the very least, your lip gloss , foundation and body moisturizer should contain these key ingredients or provide some form of sun protection.

Here are the secret ingredients to look for if you want to make sure that your cosmetics are going to actively help you prevent sunburn skin cancer:

•    Zinc and Zinc Oxide
Zinc oxide and zinc are ingredients in sunscreen. They are also present in mineral makeup . Some mineral makeup foundations actually provide SPF 15 or higher. Check the package to be sure.

•    Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide is present in many mineral makeup foundations. It actually creates a physical barrier in between your skin and the sun. Makeup products with titanium dioxide in them often double as sun protection products.

•    Mica
Much like titanium dioxide, mica flakes are common in mineral makeup. Mica flakes also create a physical barrier between the sun and your skin. In addition, mica is a great way to camouflage wrinkles because it reflects light out of wrinkles, minimizing and hiding them.

Of course, in addition to reading the ingredients lists you need to get a verified SPF number on every product if it is available. Work with your dermatologist to determine if you need more than cosmetic sun protection. In the end, you will best avoid sunburn skin cancer by always incorporating sun defense into your beauty routine. This way, you protect yourself every day as part of your daily routine.