Did you know that this week is Sun Safety Week? In just the last few years, I have taken more interest in protecting my skin. Maybe due to age and seeing how much the sun has affecting my face for one.
Every morning I put on my face moisturizer that has sunscreen already it, along with adding an extra source of sunscreen over top. I also look for body lotions that have sun protection in them as well. I try to keep my face out of the sun as much as possible, not my like my younger years when I thought “the more sun, the better!”
Here are some tips that I found on the Sun Safety Alliance website that will help you to better protect your skin:
It’s natural to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities! The Sun Safety Alliance (SSA) encourages you to be safe by following these sun-safety tips year-round to help prevent serious skin damage—and possibly skin cancer —later!
- Keep in mind the sun is strongest between 10 am and 4 pm.
- Wear clothing that’s dark and tightly woven.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
- Remember that UV rays bounce off sand, snow, concrete, and water.
- Do not use sun tanning beds.
- Keep very young children (6 months or less) out of the sun.
- Sunscreens need to be applied liberally and evenly over all exposed areas.
- Apply a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher whenever you’re outdoors. To achieve adequate UV protection you should use products that provide broad spectrum protection, which means protection against both UVB and UVA rays. For broad spectrum protection, look for products that provide an SPF of at least 15 and contain ingredients like Avobenzone (Parsol 1789) or zinc oxide.
- For children, the SSA recommends sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.
- Apply sunscreen before going outdoors and reapply often.
- Reapply sunscreen after swimming, perspiring, and toweling off.
- Provide complete sunscreen coverage for your skin (including neck, ears and lips!).
- For people with thin or thinning hair, apply sunscreen to the scalp as well.
- And rememberstay in the shade whenever possible!
So remember to take care of your skin, while still enjoying the benefits of the sun!
Every morning I put on my face moisturizer that has sunscreen already it, along with adding an extra source of sunscreen over top. I also look for body lotions that have sun protection in them as well. I try to keep my face out of the sun as much as possible, not my like my younger years when I thought “the more sun, the better!”
Here are some tips that I found on the Sun Safety Alliance website that will help you to better protect your skin:
So remember to take care of your skin, while still enjoying the benefits of the sun!
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