Independence Day was a blast! The beaches were filled, the parks were crowded, and fireworks could be seen over any roof. As many people came down to Florida for the 4th of July, people will also stay here longer for the summer (mainly for the sun). While the weather was beautiful for the holiday, it’s important to remember to protect yourself from the sun. The dangers of too much sun exposure can lead to dark spots, peeling, sunburns, lowered immune system, and skin cancer. Here are a few tips to protect yourself from the Florida sun, and to keep on enjoying this beautiful weather!:
Wear sunscreen: Sunscreen is very important in making sure your skin stays healthy and doesn’t age prematurely. All sunscreens have SPF (sun-protection factor) labels that tell the amount of protection that sunscreen will give you when you put it on. Sunscreens with at least an SPF of 15 are recommended. Remember to put on sunscreen 10 minutes before you go out in order to protect your skin!
Get Vitamin D safely: As getting Vitamin D is important from the sun, there are other ways of getting it as well. You can get Vitamin D from cheese, fish, cereal, butter, and vitamin supplements.
Wear protective clothing: If your skin burns easily, take extra precautions in wearing long sleeved shirts, wide brimmed hats, and sunglasses.
Avoid tanning beds and tanning oils: Tanning oils increase your chances of getting a sunburn, and they do not protect you from the sun. The UV light that comes from tanning beds can make your skin wrinkled and as well have the potential to cause skin cancer. If you want to look tan, don’t forget about self-tanning lotion! It is a great option for getting that achieved look while keeping your body safe.
Watch the UV Index: The UV Index tells you how strong the UV rays will be. The higher the UV index, the more likely you will burn and the greater the sun’s UV rays. The index predicts the risks, starting with 0 (low risk) to 11+ (very high risk). The UV index is available on most weather apps. Watch this index to avoid getting too many rays!
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