All of us need to be more aware as to how we can help protect ourselves, especially when we want to spend endless hours outside. Well, for starters, that may be the beginning of our problem. One important thing to do is to try to limit your time outside. It is suggested not to spend more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time outside. However, most of you won't take heed to this rule. Therefore, it is even more important to take note of the following suggestions.
Skin damage can be avoided depending on the type of clothing you wear. For example, a long sleeved shirt can help protect your arms from unnecessary sun exposure and long pants can help protect your legs. In addition, wearing this type of clothing is a more reliable form of sun protection than sunscreen. Sometimes sunscreen isn't applied as it should be, we occasionally miss some spots when applying sunscreen or we just don't put enough of it on! Sunscreen can also wash off or just rub off leaving your skin unprotected. But, if you are wearing the right clothes, then all those worries don't apply, and you won't even get a sunburn at all. These protective garments cover an entire area leaving nothing unprotected, besides in the long run, a long sleeved shirt and a pair of pants come out cheaper than buying bottle after bottle of sunscreen!
Another important rule is wear a hat when outdoors! Hats not only look cool and add some style to your outfit, but they also protect your face and neck from overexposure to the sun. Buy a hat with your favorite sports team logo on it or just get a hat in your favorite color. There are so many different kinds of hats to choose from that it is certain you will find one that matches your personality and style. But whatever kind of hat it is, just wear it when you are outdoors and your face will be shielded.
If you want to add even more style to your outfit, wear a pair of sunglasses! Sunglasses shield your eyes from those UV rays too and some research shows that those UV rays give rise to cataracts, an eye disease. Therefore, it is just as important to protect your eyes from the sun as well!
Now that we have the dress code covered for summer, here are a few other rules to help protect yourself from the sun!
If you're looking for the best time to play outdoors, research shows that the sun is less strong either before 10am or after 4pm. Therefore, try to plan your outdoor activites around that schedule to promote healthy sun exposure.
Also, shade canopies, sails and umbrellas are the latest trend. They promote shade with the use of a fabric that blocks UV rays and creates a cooler environment. Not only that, but they also create a stylistically appealing outdoor space. These products offer functionality and style, what more can you ask for?
Well that's the end of today's lesson! Be sure to check back for more outdoor safety tips, but for now go outside and enjoy the beautiful summer weather and don't forget those sun protection rules!
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