Sun Protection
Author: Michele Winslow
Nearly everyone loves a day at the beach. Laying back, enjoying
the sun chatting with family and friends is a great way to
relax. But did you know that the sun can do considerable damage?
Over exposure to the sun can cause not only premature aging
but can also be a leading factor in skin cancer.
We all want a nice golden tan, but we also have to remember
that
although the tan is not permanent; the damage it can do to
your skin may have lasting effects. Tanning beds or the new
self tanning creams and lotions are alternatives you should
consider.
These will give you the tanned look that you desire without
the negative side effects of skin damage.
But remember, too much time on a tanning bed can be just
as dangerous because it can also prematurely dry out your
skin.
Some exposure to the sun is necessary for good health but
only a moderate amount is required and a good SPF sun protection
lotion
should be applied to the skin at all times when outside in
sunny
conditions. Most medical experts recommend 15 to 20 minutes
a day as a safe exposure time, and many TV weather personnel
are giving a sun factor during the summer months.
Other damage from exposure to the sun such as discoloration
and sun spots will make you look more aged. While there are
many excellent treatments such as skin peels and laser resurfacing
that can help in reducing these blemishes, the best solution
is to avoid them in the first place. Although these treatments
can remove the sun spots or discoloration, you skin will not
be in the same condition it was before the damage occurred.
Skin damage from the sun not only affects your face. Your
hands are an area that is also constantly exposed to the sun.
A lot of this damage can come through the windscreen of your
car when you are driving, so make sure you have sufficient
sun protection on your hands. Another alternative to harmful
rays of the sun on your hands when driving may be the use
of driving gloves especially if you live in a sunny environment.
If you like sitting outside, enjoying the summer warmth,
get an
oversized patio umbrella, working in you garden, wear a hat
and
sunglasses. But the most important rule is to protect your
skin using a good sunscreen, the higher the PF factor the
better, a good moisturizer to keep your face moist, and to
drink plenty of water to keep the body from dehydrating...
Start your children at early age using sunscreen and wearing
hats. Early prevention is the best possible lesson to learn,
then as we are age gracefully we, hopefully, will not have
to worry about the aging effects of the sun.
A few simple steps will let you enjoy the summer months
About the author:
Copyrighted 2008
Michele Winslow, Owner
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