2011 Summer Skin Protection Tricks
2011 Summer Skin Protection Tricks Here are 8 tips to protect your skin in summer of 2011 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. 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. 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 . How...