Kind Cind
  • Apps & Software
  • Computers
  • Electronics
  • Health
  • Home & Outdoor
Breaking News
The Legal Issues Concerning of CBD Vape Oil
Drink Your Weight in With These Seven High...
Updated Herbalife Review: Is This Weight Loss Shake...
Top Benefits of Using Phentermine 37.5 as Your...
Chiropractor Austin: How a Good Chiropractor Can Help...
Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed
Royal Wedding Brunch Watch Party
Emergency Preparedness: How to Plan for Disasters
Fall Home Cleaning: How To Clean Walls
Fall Lawn Care Tips to Improve Your Yard

Kind Cind

  • Apps & Software
  • Computers
  • Electronics
  • Health
  • Home & Outdoor

Sun Protection Beyond Sunscreen | Improvements Blog

May 22, 2018
Sun Protection Beyond Sunscreen | Improvements Blog

Sunscreen is probably the best method for protecting oneself against sun damage. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association website, they recommend using a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunblock with SPF 30 or higher. But the website points out that sunscreen alone will not fully protect you (read more Sunscreen FAQs from the AADA here). So you should know of other ways to escape the heat of the sun and its UVA/UVB rays. Here are a few tips on how to shade yourself from the sun.

Sun Protection is Vital

Whether you’re fair-skinned or have a darker complexion, you need to protect your skin from being exposed to the sun for too long. And not just on hot, sunny days either. Of course, the sun also has health benefits too. It can boost people’s moods and helps us produce Vitamin D, which supports bone health and optimal immune function. Find the balance between the right amount of sun exposure and too much. The best way to do that is to ensure you utilize some type of sun protection.


Get Shady to Block the Sun

" "

Seek shade whenever possible to help escape the heat and rays of the sun. Try to minimize your time in the sun during peak hours, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and keep exposure to 30 minutes or less. Take an umbrella with you if you’re on the go. A study published in JAMA Dermatology states that a handheld umbrella can block a majority of the UV light on a sunny day. Utilize a patio umbrella or outdoor curtains for your outdoor living area for extra sun protection. Putting up an outdoor shade, awning or temporary tent is great for backyard parties. Utilize tents and pavilion setups on camping trips or if you are going to an outdoor festival or tournament (if such things are permitted at the venue. If not, wear a wide-brimmed hat and bring your sunscreen).

When possible, opt for a seat in the shade during all outdoor activities. When at the beach or a pool, bring a sun shade with you or beach umbrella so you can have sun protection. Sit under a tree at the park to read your book or find a pavilion at the zoo in which to enjoy your lunch. It is important to take a break from the sun when you are doing all-day outdoor activities like a water park, zoo or amusement park. Find an awning under which you can enjoy an ice cream cone!


Clothing Can Shield You From the Sun

" "

Long-sleeved shirts, lightweight pants, wide-brimmed hats and UV-protective sunglasses are your best friends when it comes to combatting the harmful rays of the sun. They offer complementary sun protection in addition to sunscreen. Lighter weight fabrics like linen are ideal in the hot summer months for comfort, but tightly woven fabrics are better for sun protection as the rays cannot penetrate the material as well as they can the looser fabrics. Darker colors absorb more UV rays than lighter-colored clothing.

Hats offer protection against the sun as well and the wider the brim the better as it provides more coverage. Straw hats or lightly woven hats don’t offer as much protection as thicker material hats. Couple the hat with UV-protective sunglasses and you are set to enjoy some time in the sun. Just remember to take cover under a shade when needed.


" "

Get out the outdoor umbrella, slather on some sunscreen, put on your hat and sunglasses and enjoy your day! As long as you are cognizant of your time in the sun and remember to take cover, you are well on your way to sun protection. Just make sure to remember that you do have the ability to be exposed to sun damage even on cloudy days. Please note that this article is for information purposes only; if you have questions about sunscreen and staying safe in the sun, consult your doctor or dermatologist.

0 comment
0
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
previous post
Earth Day Activities: Improvements Cares
next post
Outdoor Wedding Ideas for Fall

You may also like

Emergency Preparedness: How to Plan for Disasters

May 22, 2018

Outdoor Wedding Ideas for Fall

May 22, 2018

Earth Day Activities: Improvements Cares

May 22, 2018

Fall Gardening Tips: What You Need to Know

May 22, 2018

What to Plant in the Fall in Your...

May 22, 2018

Father’s Day Recipes: Homemade Dry BBQ Rub

May 22, 2018

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 8 Things to Do...

May 22, 2018

Royal Wedding Brunch Watch Party

May 22, 2018

Fall Home Cleaning: How To Clean Walls

May 22, 2018

Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed

May 22, 2018

Posts Slider

The Legal Issues Concerning of CBD Vape Oil

Jul 24, 2018

Drink Your Weight in With These Seven High...

Jul 14, 2018

Updated Herbalife Review: Is This Weight Loss Shake...

Jul 7, 2018

Top Benefits of Using Phentermine 37.5 as Your...

Jun 25, 2018

Chiropractor Austin: How a Good Chiropractor Can Help...

Jun 16, 2018

Recent Posts

  • The Legal Issues Concerning of CBD Vape Oil

    July 24, 2018
  • Drink Your Weight in With These Seven High Calories Smoothies

    July 14, 2018
  • Updated Herbalife Review: Is This Weight Loss Shake Safe?

    July 7, 2018

Editor’s Picks

  • Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed

    May 22, 2018
  • Royal Wedding Brunch Watch Party

    May 22, 2018

Reader’s Choice

  • The Legal Issues Concerning of CBD Vape Oil
  • Drink Your Weight in With These Seven High Calories Smoothies
  • Updated Herbalife Review: Is This Weight Loss Shake Safe?
  • Top Benefits of Using Phentermine 37.5 as Your Weight Loss Solution

Categories

  • Apps & Software
  • Computers
  • Electronics
  • Health
  • Home & Outdoor
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy

© 2019 Kind Cind All Rights Reserved.