What’s The Best Sunscreen For You?
December 29, 2008
sunscreens are used to reduce the risk of skin damage from the sunlight ultraviolet rays and to minimize the effect of sun on the skin, when the sun is in full bloom. An exposure to the sun like driving, riding, walking to the next block, outdoor games oo lunches add to the total lifetime exposure.
It is always recommended to wear a scarf or hat and cover the body properly, and to use maximum sunscreen with good UV protection. Always read the label of the sunscreen for maximum information before you buy it.
Here are some points to take under consideration while using a sunscreen:-
-no matter how strong your sunscreen is, the sun’s radiation will still minutely affect your skin and can damage it. But it will definitely cut the chances of skin cancer caused by sun’s ultraviolet rays by a total of 95%. Remember that something is always better than nothing.
- Most of us die to have a nice tanned body. A suntan is nothing but a cooked up skin caused by sun’s radiation. The damage is even worse when you burn red.
- Whether the weather is sunny or cloudy, always wear a sunscreen because the ultraviolet rays penetrate through the clouds with ease.
- don’t leave your child out in the sun for long as the kids have especially sensitive skin.
Always choosing the sunscreen according to the SPF number. It is the sun protection factor in a sunscreen. It gives you an idea as to how long you can stay out in the sun. Choose a sunscreen with SPF 15. It is highest number and can protect you for as long as 150 minutes in the sun.
It is better for people who have a fair complexion, live at high altitude, are often out in the sun or sweat a lot. If you sweat a lot then keep reapplying the cream as it gets wiped off with the sweat. To get the maximum protection from your sunscreen, apply at least a handful of it about 30 minutes before you leave the house.
Do’s and don’ts:-
Don’t lie in the sun to get a tan. Instead apply a self tanning lotion.
Don’t go to any tanning salon as they also use UVB radiation for tan.
Wear protective clothes when going out in the scorching sun. Always wear a head cover
when out.
You have given some great advice for protecting our skin from the sun and looking tanned without using the sun or tanning booths. It may seem great to get tanned from the sun at the time, but the long-term effects are not worth it.