Protecting Your Skin this Summer Season!
Summer is right around the corner! Where will be your hot spot this summer season? The beach or the pool? No matter where you’re headed, make sure you protect your skin by wearing sunblock. Everyone loves a beautiful tan, but make sure you are being safe about it, so you can decrease your chance or wrinkles and melanoma.
Many people don’t know what a tan really is. A tan works as a shield from radiation. Imagine thousands of tiny umbrellas in your skin that open more, the more they are exposed to the sun, which in turn makes your skin look darker.
A tan does not cause cancer or damage, but is rather the visible evidence that damage to your skin cells has already occurred.
Wearing Sunblock will prevent you from tanning. It will protect you against harmful UV rays that the sun gives off. When being out in the sun, be cautious of the time you’re spending out there. Be careful between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. that is when the sun is at its hottest point.
Many people using tanning oils to increase how dark their skin looks. That is ok too! Tanning oils are not bad. The purpose of tanning oil is not to block out sun like sunscreen, but to concentrate the radiation from the sun to expedite the “shielding” process of your skin.
Only use tanning oils which offer some sun protection; SPF 15 or higher is best. Like sunscreen, coat your entire body in tanning oil and reapply often to ensure an adequate amount of protection.
Go out and enjoy the sun, but be safe and protect yourself!