Sun Protection Tips

With the ozone depleting & the sun getting hotter these days, it's about time everyone, men & women of all ages & of all skin-types take good care of their skin. Children included too.

1. Avoid the sun from as early as 10am to 4pm, as the ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the strongest (or 10am to 2pm during winter). Sunscreen is needed even during winter & cloudy days.
The sun is the greatest natural source of UV radiation & this radiation is divided into UV-A, UV-B & UV-C. UV-A causes eye & skin problems, UV-B causes tanning or sunburn while UV-C is absorbed by the atmosphere.

2. Wear sunglasses with full UV protection & wraparound frame. Wear them whether or not you wear contact lenses. If you wear spectacles, get those protective lenses that can be clipped on to your spectacle frame.

3. Wear a hat with tightly-woven fabric on top with a broad brim of at least 3 to 4 inches.

4. Use an umbrella for shade.

5. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 & above) on exposed areas like the neck, nose, cheeks, lips, eyelids, ears, shoulders & arms. Apply 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors & re-apply often. Use generously.

Note: sunscreen doesn't guarantee you'll not be at risk of skin cancer. (sigh...what's new?)

6. Walk under shades & use underground bridges whenever possible.

7. As for clothings, hold them up to the light, the less light that passes through, the more protection you'll get. Dark-colored denims offer good sun protection.

8. The whole idea here about sun protection is avoidance & adequate protection over all exposed areas.

9. If some of us have to work under the sun, don't forget to wear long sleeves & long pants as well.

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