We all love to travel abroad to hot countries for a holiday to bask under the sun. But what happens when you get too much of a good thing. Yes you have guessed, the whole holiday ruined and on top of that the health risk involved with sunstroke/sunburn.
Make sure before travel that you have checked that you have the right Sun protection creams for the family. Different colouring and skin types have to be taken into consideration when choosing the factor. Where babies and toddlers are concerned it is common sense to purchase a total sun block.
The sunshine brings out the goodness in everyone so keep it that way by using the right Sun protection. This will give you the opportunity to enjoy the hot months rather than in a hospital bed if you have been exposed to the sun for to long. UV radiation waves that are given off by the sun should not be ignored these are serious. The cause of many skin cancers are from the UVB/UVA rays. The skin when exposed to the sun produces a natural substance called melanin this helps to protect but not enough to keep you safe. No one is completely safe from burning. Another awareness point is that sunburn is not the only main factor behind skin cancer Too much sun year in year out has led to a lot of people developing the disease.
In as little as 15 minutes UVB sunburn can occur, and will continue to grow for at least a further 24 to 72 hours after exposure. Take the UVA rays which penetrate into the skin deeper. Expect long term damage like wrinkles and dryness caused through these rays, these symptoms occur by not using the right Sun protection.
Remember the sun is your friend or your enemy if you allow it to be. Common sense says be on your guard no matter the time of day. You as a guardian have to make the right decisions when protecting the kiddies, and to be honest you can not go far wrong with a total sun block Light tops with long sleeves is a good choice in keeping the children safe, another very important item is a hat.
Regularly re-apply sunscreens.
The higher SPF in your chosen cream the greater the protection barrier
Children and especially babies under 9 months please keep out of direct sunlight and its harmful rays
When applying sunscreens make sure to use the Achilles’ heel approach don’t leave any part of the body untouched especially if you are on a nudist beach. Remember every nook and cranny If swimming, make sure that you have a water resistant sun cream as the effects of the sun can become magnified under water. Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun as the saying goes, well this is the time when the sun becomes very aggressive between the times of 12 noon and 3pm, be careful.
If you are not sure of what is the best Sun protection cream for you or your family then speak with your doctor or call into your local chemist for advice.