Skin Protection in the Summer

The summer months are rapidly approaching. That means fun in the sun and plenty of outdoor enjoyment. Swimming is one of the great activities in summer, another activity is to sit out in the sun and tan. A fine line exists between getting a tan and getting sun burned. Your skin can be potentially harmed if you get a little too much sun.

The key to having fun in the sun is moderation. The last thing you want to go is to get a little sun and come out looking like a lobster the next day. Never mind the fact that this is embarrassing and slightly painful, the long term affects of constant exposure to ultra violent radiation have lead to various forms of skin cancer.

A worse case scenario for many but you should be careful what you do right out in the summer months when you work on your tan. Some people tan while others burn more easily than others. A natural tan in the summer is nice, but sun block is required to an extent so you don't burn. If you do not want to bake in the sun, keep a healthy dose of sun block right on you at all times. Follow the instructions on the bottle and make sure you use enough of the recommended dose.

Also, even with sun block, it may be unwise to remain outside during the hottest part of the day for more than an hour. If the sun is out and the temperature is higher than ninety degrees Fahrenheit or around 32 degrees Celsius, it would be wise to moderate your time out in the sun to only around an hour or so.

Some final tips to block most of the sun damage. An area many do not consider to get burned is the top of the head. Therefore wearing a hat while outdoors can minimize a great deal of the sun damage. Also, sunglasses are a necessary degree of protection.

We all want to have fun during the summer. Your health is something that should not be neglected for any reason. When going outside, prepare to deal with sun damage and between the time of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, you may want to remain out of the sun unless you can. If you have a job that requires work outside in the heat, then sunblock is something that may be needed. Have a nice and safe summer , and a healthy one.