Most people know what can happen if they spend too much time in the sun. Not only does it affect the skin, but too much exposure without the right protection can cause health problems like skin diseases or cancer. Because of this, it’s very important to be smart about the sun and take the proper precautions.
In this blog, we’ll talk more about sun exposure and how to take care of your skin to keep it healthy and free of any health problems.
How Important Is Sun Protection?
Our skin becomes thinner and more delicate as we age. Years of continuous sun exposure accelerate the effects of natural aging, making skin more vulnerable to sunburn and less able to heal existing damage.
Additionally, as skin ages, less perspiration is produced, which makes it more difficult to cool the body. You run an increased risk of overheating and sunstroke as a consequence. Skin damage from the sun may occur quickly in this case. Sunscreens as well as protective clothing may help shield your skin, lower your chance of developing skin cancer, and stop more harm from happening.
Ways To Take Care Of Your Skin In The Sun
Avoiding the sun, wearing clothes that protect you from the sun, and using sunscreen are the three main defenses against the sun’s harmful rays. The following are the three “S’s” that can help prevent any skin issues:
Stay Out Of Peak Hour Sun
One simple strategy to protect your skin from sun exposure is to stay totally out of the sun. But who wants to spend the whole summer inside? Not to add, the sun has several health advantages, such as improving mood. Your best option? Limit your time in the sun between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, which is considered to be peak sun hours. When you are outside, seek areas that are shaded.
Wear protective gear over any exposed skin, such as caps, light long-sleeve shirts, and long trousers. More protection is offered by tightly woven textiles than by loose ones. Remember that clothes should be worn in addition to sunscreen, not instead of it.
Use Sunscreen
Use sunscreen whenever you plan to go outdoors. Pick one with at least a 15 SPF rating, ideally 30. Start applying sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before you want to go outside in the sun. At least every two hours, and more often if you’re in the water, reapply sunscreen, this will be a great way to ensure that the sunscreen is doing its job.
Additional Sun Safety Advice
- Remember to apply sunscreen too often forgotten places including the tips of your ears and your scalp especially if you have thin or no hair.
- Use a lip balm containing sunscreen to protect your lips.
- To keep hydrated, drink plenty of water.
- Keep in mind that the sun might also harm your eyes. Put on a pair of sunglasses with a wraparound lens.
Contact the experts at the New Jersey Advanced Surgical Solutions to find the best way to protect your skin from the sun based on your skin type and needs. We’d be happy to talk about some other ways you can avoid skin problems and still spend as much time as possible in the sun in a smart and safe way.