As far as preventing Sunburn Skin Cancer goes, your 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 makeup ingredients that can prove to be lifesavers if you use them daily. They can effectively protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays that attack your skin each time you go 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 the packaging from your makeup, make a list and take it with you to the store. There you can examine the ingredients on your makeup to make sure you are protecting yourself from the dangers of skin cancer. Look for specific components to see if a beauty product is working to enhance your look and your health. At the very least, your lip gloss, foundation and body moisturizer should contain these key ingredients.

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:

* Keep an eye out for zinc and zinc oxide. These minerals are found in sunscreen. They also are included in mineral makeup. Mineral makeup foundation often has SPF 15 or higher. Check the package to be sure.

* Titanium dioxide Titanium dioxide is also part of many mineral makeup foundations. It can create a physical barrier between you and the sun. Makeup products with titanium dioxide in them often can double as sun protection.

* Mica Mica flakes are also common in mineral makeup. Mica flakes also can serve to create physical barriers between sun rays and your skin. Mica is also a natural wrinkle hider because it reflects light out of wrinkles.

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. You will best avoid sunburn skin cancer by incorporating sun defense into your beauty routine. That way you will habitually protect yourself as part of your daily cosmetic routine.