How to avoid skin cancer
Everyone, well, almost everyone, loves to go out and have a little fun once in a while. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a ski trip in the mountains, or just an afternoon in the sun at a soccer game, most of us will go out in the sun every now and then. Even without being outside for extended periods of time, those little five to ten minutes in the sun to run errands, etc. they begin to accumulate over time.
And you really want to become a complete hermit and never stick your head out in the open. In fact, every now and then we need a little sun to help our bodies make vitamin D. The bottom line is that we need a little sunlight, but not too much; So how do you protect yourself from the damaging effect of the sun’s rays?
If you are going out and plan to be in the sun for an extended period of time, especially if it is during noon, take cover? It really is quite simple. Clothing can provide a very good protective barrier if you are going to be outdoors for a long period of time. But not all garments are the same when it comes to protecting skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. If it’s not too hot, long-sleeved shirts or blouses and long pants or skirts will be your first choice simply because they cover more of the skin. There are a number of clothing products on the market today that are made to be used in very hot climates, but they allow you to stay cool and also provide excellent UV protection.
If you are going out on a very hot and bright day for an extended period of time, you may want to consider purchasing some of these great sunscreen products. Some manufacturers include labels that allow you to rate the effectiveness of the garment, just as you do when you buy sunscreen. And don’t forget to use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher on those areas like the face and neck that will not be covered by clothing.
Most people can avoid skin cancer, you just have to be sensitive and start when you are young. All those sun spots that appear when you were 40 started when you were at the beach in your 20s.
