{"id":35067,"date":"2018-06-05T16:43:57","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T13:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=35067"},"modified":"2020-08-24T19:48:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T19:48:02","slug":"sun-protection-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/sun-protection-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Sun Protection Tips to Stay Safe during Your Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019ve just booked a summer vacation somewhere hot this year, chances are you\u2019ve gone with the expectation of enjoying<\/em> the sun \u2013 not for it to ruin your trip! Ignoring sun protection guidelines and being too exposed to the sun\u2019s rays can cause sunburn, dehydration<\/a>, heatstroke, and premature aging, not to mention increasing your risk of melanoma (skin cancer<\/em>) and it can even damage your eyesight.<\/p>\n Read on for our top 10 sun protection tips on staying safe in the sun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Wearing sunscreen: it\u2019s the 101 of sun protection! By now, we all know the dangers of not applying sunscreen<\/strong>, but despite this, many of us still aren\u2019t applying it correctly.<\/p>\n Common mistakes include not using enough product (you should aim to apply around 2mg of sunscreen per square centimeter of skin<\/em>) and not using a high enough Sun Protection Factor (SPF) for your skin type.<\/p>\n As a general rule, even darker skins shouldn\u2019t use anything lower than SPF 30 and those who burn easily should consider using a full sunblock to prevent exposure altogether.<\/p>\n Even though we take great care to slather our bodies in sunscreen lotion, we often forget about our scalps<\/strong>. This much-neglected area (which takes the brunt of direct sunshine<\/em>) cannot be protected by just your hair alone and burning is a particular risk if you have thinning or balding hair.<\/p>\n Protect the delicate scalp skin by applying a layer of SPF to your visible partings and ears, and covering up the rest with a wide-brimmed hat.<\/p>\n Swimming can cause the sunscreen you applied to wash off and lose its effectiveness. Take total precautions against decreased SPF lotion effectiveness \u2013 particularly with children who are likely to want to spend a lot of time in the water \u2013 by investing in swimming clothing which carries a UV barrier protection factor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Covering up, along with proper sunscreen application, is one of the basic sun protection tips and the best ways to prevent skin damage.<\/p>\n However, late afternoon\/evening sun can still be hazardous when it comes to risking a nasty sunburn. Although UVA and B rays aren\u2019t as strong as the 11am-4pm sunshine hours of the day (where sun exposure should be avoided altogether<\/em>), the sun\u2019s rays still pose a risk.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re going out for a late lunch\/early dinner, bring a cover-up with you. A twin-set can be a great way to switch between the heat and evening cool, while also protecting the skin around your arms and shoulders.<\/p>\n Sunglasses not only look great and compliment your outfit, but they also give your eyes sun protection and prevent exposure to the UVA\/UVB rays.<\/p>\n UVA and UVB light radiation can damage your inner eye tissues leading to cataracts, macular degeneration, pingueculae (growths on the surface of the eyeball<\/em>), pterygia (AKA \u201cSurfer\u2019s Eye\u201d<\/em>) and photokeratitis (sunburn of the cornea<\/em>).<\/p>\n Avoid looking directly at the sun (this doesn\u2019t mean you have to give up sun-gazing<\/a> if you know how to do it safely!<\/em>) and ensure you only wear sunglasses with lenses that offer 100% total UVA\/UVB protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It goes without saying that one of the most important things to do in hot weather is to keep topping up your H2O levels. Hydration is necessary to replace the fluid your body sweats out during the course of the day, particularly in hot weather, so always bring some drinks with you.<\/p>\n Nothing can beat water for the ultimate body hydration, but if you get bored of the bland taste, switch to some unsweetened coconut water or a sugar-free electrolyte drink.<\/p>\n1. SPF Sensibly<\/h3>\n
2. Don\u2019t Forget your Head<\/h3>\n
3. Safe Swimming<\/h3>\n
4. Beware Afternoon Sun<\/h3>\n
5. Seek Shades<\/h3>\n
6. Hydrate Frequently<\/h3>\n
7. Avoid Alcohol!<\/h3>\n