Posts Tagged ‘sunbathing’
Sun Awareness Week …
Written by suNNy on 20 January 2010 – 4:00 -… of sun protection products. Skin types. The survey revealed that less than half (45%) of people with skin type 1 or 2 pale skin which easily sunburns and is at the greatest risk of skin cancer always use a sunscreen when out in the sun . … These skin types, who sunburn rapidly and should always use sun protection on sunny days, are strongly advised against sunbathing. Worryingly, over a third (39%) of people who have skin types 1 or 2 admitted to having used sunbeds. …
Tags: pale skin, skin cancer, sunbathing, sunburn
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Dying for a bit of sun – Beauty, Trends, Make-up, Cosmetics, Tips
Written by suNNy on 15 January 2010 – 13:01 -I think this is due to a number of factors, including childhood sunburn , excessive sunbathing and the increased number of young people using sunbeds excessively,” explained Dr Richard Azurdia, Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Liverpool and …. Environ Skin Care, Sun Care RAD SPF 16: A breakthrough sunscreen containing sun reflectants and filters to shield you from UVA and UVB irradiation, …
Tags: children, kids, sunbathing
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Healthier Lifestyle: 13 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life
Written by suNNy on 6 October 2009 – 14:16 -Each year drowsy driving causes more than 100000 car crashes, 1500 deaths, and tens of thousands of injuries, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NSF recommends taking a 15 to 20 minute nap. …. Always wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Don a hat with a brim and wear other protective clothing. Don’t deliberately sunbathe . Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.. Healthy Habit No. 9: Snack the Healthy Way …
Tags: protective-clothing, sunbathing, sunscreen
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Dr. Mercola’s Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Written by suNNy on 4 October 2009 – 13:42 -Exercise caution while sunbathing – Sun exposure is the best natural source of vitamin D. However, this does not mean that you can get all the sun that you want. Children are vulnerable to sunburn , so make them wear protective clothing … Eating whole vegetables will help increase your child’s antioxidant levels and provide protection against sun damage. Give your child a cool (but not cold) bath and apply fresh aloe vera gel to affected areas to help relieve sunburn . …
Tags: kids, sun-safety, sunbathing, sunscreen
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Is the sun dangerous?
Written by suNNy on 24 August 2009 – 9:17 -Unfortunately, nowadays the sun can be dangerous. Therefore you should get the right sun protection when sunbathing. Whether you want to get a beautiful sun tan at the beach or just walk around in your home town doing some shopping, your should always be protected from the sun.
The higher the sun in the sky, the higher the UV radiation level. At noon the UV radiation is at its strongest.
The feel-good-source
Sunshine is wonderful: it gives us energy and makes us feel good. However, spending too much time in the sun can damage your skin. That’s why you should get protection from the harmful UV-rays. These UV-rays cause the skin to tan and to dry. They are responsible for premature aging and dark pigment spots.
In extreme cases skin cells may be damaged by the sun’s UV-rays and skin cancer may be the result.
How to enjoy the sun and reduce the risks for skin damage?
Wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Stay in the shade during peak hours when the sun is high in the sky, especially in the summer (usually from 10 in the morning till 4 in the afternoon). There is plenty of time left to enjoy the beach outside these hours.
Quick advice
Take precautions, calculate your safe sun tanning time or help yourself when it’s too late with these simple, but effective remedies.
Tags: skin damage, sunbathing, sunburn
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11 reasons to stay out of the sun
Written by suNNy on 24 August 2009 – 5:05 -You don’t need to stay out of the sun completely, but you should be careful about how much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation you are getting. Why? Because excessive UV radiation causes skin damage, sunburn, freckles and other nasty things. Additionally, you are at a greater risk for developing certain types of cancer that result from over-exposure to the sun. So be careful! Staying out of the sun during it’s peak hours is one of the best ways to prevent skin cancer. The sun’s peak hours are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid the sun during that time.
Here’s what you can get when your not careful enough:
- Sunburn: it hurts, it really does!!
- Headache: this hurts too and can be dangerous. Go see a doctor when it gets heavy.
- Blisters: 2nd degree burns will surely give you some of these
- Dizziness: be careful!
- Fever: don’t wait too long to see a doctor when it gets high
- Freckles: well, you’re getting old anyway, don’t you?
- Premature aging of the skin
- Skin cancer: maybe in the long run
- Eye damage: cataract
- Age spots (lentigo)
- Swelling of the legs (edema)
Well, sunbathing can be relaxing at times. But sometimes you’re better of in the shade of a nice tree, don’t you think so? Anyway, try the sunbathing calculator to get an idea of how long you can safely stay in the sun on a given day and with your type of skin.
Tags: sunbathing, sunburn, sunscreen
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It’s that time of the year again
Written by suNNy on 23 August 2009 – 12:03 -The summer started and the holiday season will take off in a few weeks. For most people it is the most carefree time of the year. There is plenty of sunshine, good friends, fresh fruits… and so many enjoyable moments. What then should there be to worry about?
Well, nothing. Enjoy the best time of the year. Even have the time of your life, if you can. But take a few precautions, because staying too long in the sun can be dangerous, now and later. Apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn and take care of yourself after some excessive sunbathing.
For the latter case, I refer you to these 36 simple and ready-at-hand remedies to soothen a sunburn. Even better is it to take a look at the safe sunbathing calculator and calculate your safe sun tanning time before going out to the beach of in you garden. It’ll make you save sunscreen -and thus money- and optimises your sun protection at the same time.
Tags: sunbathing, sunburn, sunscreen
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