Protecting Yourself With The Right Suntan Lotion Is Vital

By Haywood Hunter


Baking in the sun was a common practice in the past, and really not too long ago. Today, there are still many people that continue to do this, although others have realized the dangers involved. People really need to see the severity of the situation and make positive changes. Today, there is a modern suntan lotion specifically designed for modern-day living, and it is the protection to live longer and healthier.

Neglecting to look at the reality of the statistics, and how skin cancer is on the rise is pure ignorance. Certainly, with the sun does offer, meaning the vitamin D, is important, it can be absorbed safely. There is no need to sit out indirect sunlight in order to get the daily dose, as it is just the same being exposed to indirect sunlight. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to get the daily dose, not hours basking in the UVA and UVB rays.

It's also not too long ago that people continue to make their own homemade solutions to increase the darkness of their tan. The craziest concoctions were used to attract more tanning rays, exposing the skin to dangers. Others would just leave the skin unprotected, and continue to do so. All these practices wind up being recipes for disaster.

The important thing is to take action and protect oneself and the children. Avoid burning at all costs, and that means using a good lotion that has the proper amount of SPF protection in it. The way one should judge which is the proper SPF protection is by the amount of time they will be exposed to sunlight. For example, running some errands by driving, and SPF 15 protection would do the trick.

Gardening, on the other hand would leave someone exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. In such a case, a minimum of 30 but preferably 60 or even more SPF protection would be a smart way to go. It's also important to protect the skin with proper clothing, as all these positive actions will avoid burning the skin.

Having said that, it's important to use it according to the manufacturer's recommendations. If there is excessive sweating or swimming, it will need to be reapplied accordingly. Following the recommendations will ensure safety, so anyone can play outdoors or run their errands as they wish.

Certainly, it can take some getting used to. Most people don't reach for sunblock every time they step outdoors, but it's time to read think the way that people live. Always reach for the sunblock, but especially during peak hours, or if the UV Index is high. This is a reading that provides great information as to how dangerous the sun really is at a given time.

Manufacturers of these protective products have really come a long way, trying to respond to the needs of the everyday consumer. In the past, these lotions often left a greasy feeling behind, making people feel uneasy about using them regularly. Today, they are perfectly absorbed into the skin, and pleasantly scented to wear anywhere and anytime.




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