Sun bathing tips
- A
water resistant sunscreen
lotion will help protect your skin from the harmful UV
rays. Sunscreens should be applied to dry skin at
least 20 to 30 minutes before going out for the beach. Also
reapply the sunscreen after swimming or excessive perspiration. Wear sunscreen
with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, even if
it's cloudy or you don't plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. If you sweat
a lot or go swimming, reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours
(even if the bottle says the sunscreen is waterproof).
- A
medicated lip protection guard will help your lips not to loose the moisture.
There are good quality lip
balms, which could keep your lips smooth.
- Protecting
hair from sun's rays is important, when you are
out in the sun on beaches. There are some protective
hair sprays specially made for this purpose are available, less
in chemical content, will help you safeguard your hair texture from the sea
breeze.
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Avoid artificial sources of UV radiation, including tanning
beds and sun lamps.
- Wear
a broad-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and sunglasses to decrease
sun exposure, especially during the hours of 10 a.m. and
2 p.m. Tightly woven clothing provides the best protection.
- Surfaces
such as sand, snow, concrete, and water can reflect up to 85 percent of the
UV radiation. Extra precautions should be taken when around
these surfaces. Apply more sunscreen
(with higher SPF) when you're around reflective surfaces
like water, snow, or ice.
- Sun
exposure during childhood (up to 18 years old) is about 80 percent of an average
person's lifetime exposure to the sun. Sun
protection should begin at a young age and may start as early
as 6 months of age.
- On
an overcast or cloudy day, sunscreen use is still necessary.
The clouds filter a small amount of ultraviolet radiation.
Most of the UV radiation (60-80 percent) will not be filtered
by the clouds and be allowed to pass through.
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The sun's rays are strongest between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, so make sure you
reapply sunscreen frequently and take breaks indoors if you can. If your shadow
is longer than you are tall, then it's a safer time to be in the sun (you
should still wear sunscreen, though).
- We
all know that the sun can damage skin, but did you know it can contribute
to eye problems, too? Protect your face and eyes with a hat and sunglasses
that provide 100% UV protection.
- Some
medications, such as prescription acne medications or birth control pills,
can increase your sensitivity to the sun, so if you're taking
medication, increase your sun protection.
- If
you want the glow of a tan, try faking it with self-tanners
or salon tanning treatments. Avoid tanning beds,
though, because although manufacturers claim that tanning beds are free of
UVB rays, they still use harmful UVA rays.
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