Protecting Your Skin In The Summer

Protecting your skin in the Summer

Summer will be here before you know it and that means warmer weather. While many vie for that perfect tan once the weather is warm, Summer days can get very hot and without the proper skin care can often leave someone susceptible to sunburns, skin peeling and sun poisoning.  Prolonged and unprotected exposure from the sun can also lead to skin aging, shown visibly through wrinkles, moles or freckles. 

Unprotected exposure to the sun has also been known to lead to more serious health issues including skin cancer. In fact, according to skincancer.com, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. However, we can take preventative measures to protect our skin during the hot Summer days such as:

·         Applying Sunscreen: According to skincancer.com, those who use sunscreen that contains an SPF of 15 or higher every day show 24 percent less skin aging than those who do not use sunscreen regularly.

·         Limiting Time Outdoors: If possible, try to stay in shady, cooler areas away from the sunlight. According to Mayo Clinic, it is best to avoid being outdoors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where the risk of sunburn is increased due to the sun being at its most intense.

·         Wearing A Hat: According to Mayo Clinic, wearing a wide- brimmed hat helps to block the sun from exposure to your head, neck, ears and face.

·         Wearing Sunglasses: According to Mayo Clinic, wearing sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection helps to keep the sensitive skin around your eyes safe from sun exposure which will better protect your vision.

The more you practice proper skin protection, the healthier your skin will be!