How to protect yourself from the sun

It’s the holidays and many will be exposed to spending plenty of time out in the sun, whether it be on the beach, by the pool, or in the park.

We often think that catching some rays for half an hour would do no harm.

This is wrong. Even cooler days out in the sun require protection and it needs to be a priority.

Nikki Flanagan from Everysun gives a few tips on how to protect yourself from the heat.

“It’s a daily job, despite the weather, to protect your skin from potential sun damage,” said Flanagan.

Also read: Dogs can also get sunburnt

Here are some tips to help keep you safe in the sun without compromising on the fun:

• Use a high SPF sunscreen.

• Apply sun lotion every hour to keep your skin protected.

• Apply sunscreen everywhere.

• Make sure you cover your entire body, even between your toes and behind your ears. UV rays bounce around, so every inch of your body needs protection.

• Protect your peepers with sunglasses.

• Make sure the filter offers both UVA and UVB protection.

• Stay hydrated.

• Sip water throughout the day and don’t let yourself feel thirsty.

• Wear a hat to protect your face and keep your hair frizz-free.

• Pop on a T-Shirt to protect your shoulders.

• When you’re not in the water, make sure you’re covered up.

• Choose a waterproof sunscreen.

• If you’re planning on spending a lot of time in the water apply Everysun’s Sport Spray SPF 50.

• Stay in the shade during the hottest parts of the day; 11am to 3pm.

• Keep the little ones in the shade as much as possible.

• If they’re going to be in direct sunlight make sure you apply enough sunscreen to their delicate skin such as Everysun’s Water Babies SPF 50 or Everysun’s Kids SPF 50.

“It’s important to remember that even on a cloudy day you can still get sunburnt,” said Flanagan.

Also read: Treat your sunburn with effective home remedies

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