The
harsh sun during summer causes several problems apart from just sunburn.
Prolonged exposure to the sun may lead to several skin conditions like brown
spots, red and scaly spots, wrinkling, drying and skin cancer. It is important
for you to prevent your skin from such harmful effects of the sun.
Here are 10
tips you must follow in order to safe guard your skin against sun damage:
- Wear a sunscreen: You must apply a thick layer of sunscreen lotion on
your skin before going out in the harsh sun, as a thin coating will reduce
the effectiveness.
- Cover yourself up: It is important for you to cover up properly before
going out in the sun. Clothing of dark and tightly woven materials absorb
UV rays more than cotton fabrics of light shades. Hence, you should avoid
dark clothes and wear light ones. When the sun is very harsh, a
well-brimmed hat is also recommended for protection of your head.
- Stay indoors: You
should avoid the sun during its peak and most intense hours, specifically
between 10 in the morning to 4 in the evening. Try to stay indoors during
these hours and use an umbrella, if you cannot avoid going out.
- Wear sunglasses: Sunglasses are a must before going out on an intense
sunny day. Sun damage to the eyes can result in conditions like cataract
and pterygium. Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UVB and UVA protection for
keeping your eyes safe.
- Avoid reflective surfaces: Try to be careful near water, sand or snow, which are
reflective surfaces. They reflect harmful rays of the sun, thereby
increasing the chance of sunburn.
- Avoid sunbathing: During harsh sun conditions, you should avoid sun
bathing. Fair-skinned people should keep away from sun bathing even more.
When you observe that your shadow is shorter than you, you must find a
shade.
- Do not get fooled by the weather: Do not think that a cloudy sky reduces the chances of a
sun damage. In spite of a thick cloud cover, UV rays can penetrate your
skin, thereby, causing substantial harm.
- Photosensitivity: Several medicines and drugs make the skin extra
sensitive to the sun, increasing the risk of sunburn. Some herbal
medicines are responsible as well. Keep away from these drugs.
- Avoid tanning beds: UVA rays present in tanning beds can penetrate your
skin quite deep. In fact, regular exposure to UVA rays leads to skin
drying and causes wrinkles.
- Consume antioxidants: Antioxidants provide protection from the sun’s rays.
You should increase the consumption of vegetables, fruits and drink green
tea during summer.
The sun’s rays cause
more damage to the skin than you can think of. By following these preventive
measures, you will be able to spend time in the sun without getting affected.
Keep the above-mentioned tips in mind and prevent your skin from the harsh sun.
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