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Take Care of Skin : Use Natural Sunscreen to Avoid Spring Sunburn.
More people are sunburned in the spring than any other time. At least in the summer, the sun actually feels hot. And usually, by the time midsummer comes, we've spent enough time out in the sun to have developed a little bit of a tan.
During spring break, however, we're still pale from spending the winter inside. And the sun doesn't feel too hot. In fact, the warmth is a welcome break after winter's chill. Lobster-red sunburns are the norm during spring break. But what can you do to take care of skin in order to prevent them?
First of all, remember your natural sunscreen. It's easy to remember to slather yourself with natural sunscreen when you walk out into ninety-five degree heat. But the sun is just as damaging in the spring. Use at least SPF 30. And a sunscreen with SPF 40 is even better.
Stay in the shade when possible. It's good to be outdoors; our bodies need the fresh air after being cooped up inside all winter. But whenever you can be outdoors and still avoid direct sunlight, do it. Your skin will thank you for it.
Wear lightweight fabric whenever possible (avoid knits). The light weight lets you wear longer sleeves and skirts than you might normally, and covered skin is happy skin in spring. Jeans and a lightweight, long sleeved blouse are good choices for go-everywhere clothes. Dresses are in this season. Try to find dresses whose skirts come down to the knee, and keep sensitive skin out of the reach of the sun.
Don't spend your first day of spring break in the sun all day. It's tempting to rush to the beach and spend the whole day in the sun. But you'll pay for it the rest of the week. Spend no more than an hour or two in the sun the first day, and increase it gradually through the week. This is an excellent way of building up your tan and getting ready for summer. Plus, the gradation lets pale and sensitive skin get used to the sun before summer's heat arrives.
Finally, remember that sunburn isn't the only danger. Skin cancers are on the rise, and the sun plays a big part in that. Your skin is more vulnerable in spring than any other time. So protect it!
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More people are sunburned in the spring than any other time. At least in the summer, the sun actually feels hot. And usually, by the time midsummer comes, we've spent enough time out in the sun to have developed a little bit of a tan.
During spring break, however, we're still pale from spending the winter inside. And the sun doesn't feel too hot. In fact, the warmth is a welcome break after winter's chill. Lobster-red sunburns are the norm during spring break. But what can you do to take care of skin in order to prevent them?
First of all, remember your natural sunscreen. It's easy to remember to slather yourself with natural sunscreen when you walk out into ninety-five degree heat. But the sun is just as damaging in the spring. Use at least SPF 30. And a sunscreen with SPF 40 is even better.
Stay in the shade when possible. It's good to be outdoors; our bodies need the fresh air after being cooped up inside all winter. But whenever you can be outdoors and still avoid direct sunlight, do it. Your skin will thank you for it.
Wear lightweight fabric whenever possible (avoid knits). The light weight lets you wear longer sleeves and skirts than you might normally, and covered skin is happy skin in spring. Jeans and a lightweight, long sleeved blouse are good choices for go-everywhere clothes. Dresses are in this season. Try to find dresses whose skirts come down to the knee, and keep sensitive skin out of the reach of the sun.
Don't spend your first day of spring break in the sun all day. It's tempting to rush to the beach and spend the whole day in the sun. But you'll pay for it the rest of the week. Spend no more than an hour or two in the sun the first day, and increase it gradually through the week. This is an excellent way of building up your tan and getting ready for summer. Plus, the gradation lets pale and sensitive skin get used to the sun before summer's heat arrives.
Finally, remember that sunburn isn't the only danger. Skin cancers are on the rise, and the sun plays a big part in that. Your skin is more vulnerable in spring than any other time. So protect it!
Read more articles about Skin Care
