2011 Summer Skin Protection Tricks

2011 Summer Skin Protection Tricks

Here are 8 tips to protect your skin in summer of 2011

 

1. When to put on sunscreen-When you head to the beach, spread out your towel, and then slather on some sunscreen, thinking that it will start to protect you right away. But sunscreen takes time to start working because it needs to be absorbed into the skin. Apply your sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before going outside.

 

  

2. Avoiding sunscreen on cloudy day- This is not good idea, as 80% of the sun's rays still get through the clouds. So make it a habit to apply sunscreen whenever you'll be exposing your skin to the sun, regardless of the weather.

3. Wrong times to go outside-The sun's rays are most intense between 10 am and 4 pm. While it's not realistic to always stay indoors during these times, try to schedule your day so that you spend more of your “outdoor” time outside of this window. For example, take your daily walk or run before 10 am – or after 4 pm.

 

4. How to apply sunscreen properly-Our ears, our lips, the backs of our hands and the tops of your feet can get sunburned too, but many people neglect these areas when they apply sunscreen. For our lips, choose a lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 that protects against UVA and UVB rays.

5. How much is enough sunscreen-We should use more sunscreen.Survey shows that most people don't use nearly enough sunscreen – the average person uses only one-quarter to one-half as much as they need.Use at least one palmful of sunscreen to cover your face, neck, arms and legs.

6. Reapplying sunscreen- Reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours throughout the day, and also after swimming, sweating, or toweling dry (which can rub off sunscreen). And remember that water-resistant sunscreens may offer only 40 minutes of protection in the water.

 

7. Physical protection is a good idea- To protect the delicate skin of your scalp (especially where your hair is parted), it's best to sport a wide-brimmed hat. Sun-protective clothing, which is specially treated to provide better sun protection, is another great way to protect your skin. You can find it at your local sports or outdoors store. Also think about wearing a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and sunglasses, whenever possible.

8. How sood is white shirt in summer- White cotton T-shirt provides only SPF of just 4, which is minimal – you need at least SPF 30. You'll get the best sun protection from clothing with a tighter weave and darker colours. Or you can opt for sun-protective clothing as described in mistake 9, above.