How do I Protect Myself from UV Rays?
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How do I Protect Myself from UV Rays?
People who get a lot of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays are at greater risk for skin cancer.
Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, but you don’t have to avoid the sun completely. And it would be unwise to stay inside if it would keep you from being active, because physical activity is important for good health. But getting too much sun can be harmful. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays.
Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun.
Simply staying in the shade is one of the best ways to limit your UV exposure. If you are going to be in the sun, “Slip! Slop! Slap!® and Wrap” is a catchphrase that can help you remember some of the key steps you can take to protect yourself from UV rays:
Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and skin around them.
Don’t forget the sunscreen this summer! Not only is it important to protect your entire body and face with a minimum of 30 SPF, but also not forget about your hair! UV rays are especially intense at the beach. UV rays are much more intensively concentrated at summer hot spots like the beach due to the reflective nature of the sand and water. That means damage to color and texture of hair! While most styling products offer UV protection built into the product, we aren’t exactly going to go into the ocean with a head full of hairspray now, are we? But never fear! There are tons of solutions to getting quick and easy sun protection for your instyle hair! Below are some quick and easy tips on how to protect your hair!
Wear a hat-when your not in the water, hats are great at protecting your hair when you’re lounging around on the sand.
Use a leave-in-conditioner with UV protection
Spritz on canned sunscreen! Great for the body, face, AND hair!
Try summer hair oils! Find one that contains sesame oil and uv protection.
Source: cancer.org and other
