It’s easy to forget about sun safety
when you’re worried about frostbite and frozen hair at the bus
stop. Just ‘cause you’re not thinking shorts and bikinis, though,
doesn’t mean you can forget about Mr. Sun. We’ve got six ways to
protect your skin while you’re livin’ it up in the great
outdoors.
Grab a topper. Not only will a
hat keep you warm, but it’ll also prevent the sun from burning your
scalp. Choose a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, neck and ears,
too.
Slap on a pair of sunnies. An
oversized pair of glasses (with trendy tortoiseshell rims, natch) are
a hip way to protect your eyes and the delicate skin that surrounds
them. Look for a pair that blocks UV rays completely.
Snag a moisturizer with SPF. If
you’re moisturizing anyway, why not pick up a bottle that’s
packed with an added bonus? Easy peasy.
Get smart with your smacker. Tons
of companies now make lip balms with SPF, too. The next time your
browsing at the drugstore, pick up a fresh balm and toss it in your
bag.
Avoid high noon (and early
afternoon). The sun is at its strongest from noon to three
o’clock, so if you can, schedule activities in the morning or late
afternoon.
Make sunscreen part of your daily
routine. If you know you’re going to be outside for a long
period of time, put some sunscreen on the visible parts of your body
while you’re getting ready. All it takes is a couple of minutes,
tops, and it could prevent you from contracting skin cancer in the
future. That’s worth it, in our book.
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 12/6/2012 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN body, skin problems, cancer 101, health, skin