Summer is finally here! Vacation time, fun, sun, the beach, but don't forget the sunscreen. Actually you need to use sunscreen all year round, but the summer sun can be most dangerous and do real damage to your skin. Remember when you travel that the closer you are to the equator, the stronger the sun's rays.
Between 10 AM to 2 PM the sun's rays are the strongest. Plan your beach time for early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Even on overcast days the sun's UV rays penetrate the clouds so even if it's cloudy you still can get burned.
Apply the sunscreen15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun, allowing it time to penetrate the skin. Spread it out liberally, but don't rub it in more than necessary. Repeat every two hours if you plan to stay outside. If you go in the water to swim reapply after you get out of the water or every hour or so, especially your face which you are constantly wiping.
Apply the sunscreen evenly to all exposed skin areas including your whole face, ears, hands, and the tops of your feet. Even if you are wearing a shirt don't forget your neckline front and back and your arms. If your hair is thinning be sure to cover your head with a layer of sunscreen also. The spray type sunscreens come in handy here making it easy to apply.
Glare from the sand, sidewalk and water reflects the sun's rays magnifying their effect. Use sunglasses when glare is present even if you are in the shade. That goes for your kids too. They can get burned playing in the shade, really. Now days sunscreen comes in many forms, lotion, spray even sunscreen-soaked towelettes to make it easy for you.
Sunscreen should not be reserved only for the beach. It should be used wherever there is sun even if you don't feel hot, like in high altitude places. Because you are higher the atmosphere is thinner allowing more UV to penetrate through the clouds and reach your skin. So be aware when vacationing in mountainous regions. Also snow reflects and magnifies the sun's rays.
Even driving around sightseeing in your car you are exposed to the sun's UV rays. Don't hesitate to use sunscreen even if you are in the car all day. The interior of your car is exposed to the sun, be aware of that. Smaller children tend to get more face exposure to the sun in cars due to their shortness. Make them wear a hat if the sun is low.
Children's skin is especially vulnerable to the sun. Childhood sunburns means a greater risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, in later life. Put on sunscreen on your child before going touring out in the sun all day and make them wear a hat and sunglasses. Have them walk in the shaded areas when possible.
Even if you are working in your backyard you should put on sunscreen and wear a hat and gloves. If it's hot and you sweat a lot reapply after a couple of hours. Also wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. A rule of thumb is, if your shadow is shorter than you it's too hot to be out. If you got to be out in the sun at those times protect yourself adequately.
Between 10 AM to 2 PM the sun's rays are the strongest. Plan your beach time for early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Even on overcast days the sun's UV rays penetrate the clouds so even if it's cloudy you still can get burned.
Apply the sunscreen15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun, allowing it time to penetrate the skin. Spread it out liberally, but don't rub it in more than necessary. Repeat every two hours if you plan to stay outside. If you go in the water to swim reapply after you get out of the water or every hour or so, especially your face which you are constantly wiping.
Apply the sunscreen evenly to all exposed skin areas including your whole face, ears, hands, and the tops of your feet. Even if you are wearing a shirt don't forget your neckline front and back and your arms. If your hair is thinning be sure to cover your head with a layer of sunscreen also. The spray type sunscreens come in handy here making it easy to apply.
Glare from the sand, sidewalk and water reflects the sun's rays magnifying their effect. Use sunglasses when glare is present even if you are in the shade. That goes for your kids too. They can get burned playing in the shade, really. Now days sunscreen comes in many forms, lotion, spray even sunscreen-soaked towelettes to make it easy for you.
Sunscreen should not be reserved only for the beach. It should be used wherever there is sun even if you don't feel hot, like in high altitude places. Because you are higher the atmosphere is thinner allowing more UV to penetrate through the clouds and reach your skin. So be aware when vacationing in mountainous regions. Also snow reflects and magnifies the sun's rays.
Even driving around sightseeing in your car you are exposed to the sun's UV rays. Don't hesitate to use sunscreen even if you are in the car all day. The interior of your car is exposed to the sun, be aware of that. Smaller children tend to get more face exposure to the sun in cars due to their shortness. Make them wear a hat if the sun is low.
Children's skin is especially vulnerable to the sun. Childhood sunburns means a greater risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, in later life. Put on sunscreen on your child before going touring out in the sun all day and make them wear a hat and sunglasses. Have them walk in the shaded areas when possible.
Even if you are working in your backyard you should put on sunscreen and wear a hat and gloves. If it's hot and you sweat a lot reapply after a couple of hours. Also wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. A rule of thumb is, if your shadow is shorter than you it's too hot to be out. If you got to be out in the sun at those times protect yourself adequately.
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