How to protect from sunlight!
As
we know that in summer season sun is so much hot. But we head into the summer
season most of us will be taking advantage of the warmer weather by spending
more time outdoors. While it may be good for the soul to soak up some sun after
a long winter, it can mean trouble for your skin. It means we and our body both
troubles so much in hot summer. Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, but you
don’t have to avoid the sun completely. And it would be unwise to stay inside
if it would keep you from being active, because physical activity is important
for good health. But getting too much sun can be harmful. There are some points
you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays. Let’s start-
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Wear
long-sleeved clothes when you go
outdoors. Pants and a long-sleeved shirt shield your body from the sun's rays;
darker colors protect skin better than light ones.
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Use
sunscreen with a Sun Protection
Factor (SPF) of at least 15. Make sure it is water-resistant and reapply every
two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes
before going outside so your skin has time to absorb it.
·
Wash clothes with a UV-repellent laundry
detergent. These detergents coat clothing with microscopic crystals. The
crystals prevent UV rays from penetrating the fabric and getting to your skin.
·
Seek shade when possible, especially during
the hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
when the sun's rays are strongest.
·
Wear
protective like hats, sunglasses,
long-sleeved shirts and pants.
·
Be
extra careful around water and sand.
These surfaces reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your
chance of getting a sunburn.
·
Keep
babies younger than 6 months old
completely covered and in the shade.
·
Be
even more cautious if you are taking medications that may make you more sensitive
to the sun. These include specific types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antifungals,
blood pressure medications, and chemotherapies.
·
Avoid tanning beds as ultraviolet light can cause
skin cancer and wrinkling. Use a self-tanning product but use sunscreen with
it.
·
Sunscreens
are no longer allowed to be labeled as “waterproof” or “sweatproof”
because these terms can be misleading. Sunscreens can claim to be “water
resistant,” but they have to state whether they protect the skin for 40 or 80
minutes of swimming or sweating, based on testing.
·
The
sun can actually cause damage, even if you're inside. Transparent window film
screens can be installed to block out the sun's rays. You should also wear
sunscreen, even when riding in your car or sitting by a window in your house.
·
Sun
can also penetrate the windows in your home, leaving you exposed to UVA rays. It's
a good idea to draw your blinds during peak hours or stay away from the
windows. You can also wear sunscreen in your home.
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Talk
to your dermatologist and have a complete body scan once a year.