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How to Protect Yourself from Sun Damage

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We all love being out in the sun, and some of us even enjoy lying out in it and bathing in its warmth. The problem is, as much as we like the sun, it is extremely dangerous, and can be life-threatening when we don’t take the right precautions. With this in mind, here are some of the best ways to protect yourself from sun damage so you can enjoy the heat and not get sick. Read on to find out more.

Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen is one of the – and perhaps the – most effective ways of staying safe in the sun. Although ideally you should wear long sleeves and pants, this is not always practical, so sunscreen is a good alternative to protect yourself from the sun’s rays.

Sunscreen blocks the UV rays of the sun and prevents the heat from burning your skin. You should wear sunscreen on any exposed area of skin every time you go outside, even if it looks cloudy or hazy. You might not be able to feel the sun, but it is there.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses from Just-glasses.co.uk are a must when you are in the sun as they can help to prevent some eye conditions that the sun’s rays cause. Too much exposure to the sun can lead to macular degeneration, pterygium, and cataracts, and wearing sunglasses – as long as they have UV protection – will help to keep your eyes safe and healthy.

Not only that, but sunglasses will make being out in the sun a lot more comfortable too. Squinting into the brightness is not pleasant, and if you have to carry out tasks such as driving, or even if you want to enjoy the good weather, wearing sunglasses will help make that possible.

Rehydration

Although you might think of your skin and eyes initially when it comes to protection from the sun, the rest of your body is also at risk due to the problems associated with dehydration. The warmer it is, the more we sweat, and the more we sweat, the more fluid we are losing from our bodies. This can very quickly lead to dehydration which in its severest form can be fatal. Even if you aren’t hospitalized because of dehydration, you can become confused, moody, uncoordinated, and you will find that you develop terrible headaches at the very least.

Therefore, always have a bottle or flask of water with you when you are out in the sun – or when you are out in any weather. As adults, we need to drink around 11.5 to15.5 cups of water a day and more in the summer. Unless you have water with you and continue to sip it all day, you could become sick or at least less productive than you should be.

Wear a Hat

We mentioned long sleeves and pant legs earlier on and discussed how they might not be entirely practical when it’s hot. What is always practical, however, is a hat. Make sure you wear a hat when you go outside (and ideally a wide-brimmed one), and you will be protecting yourself in many ways. This includes protecting your eyes, your face, and your scalp.

Advice on Having Younger Looking Skin

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One of the biggest challenges for women all over the world is how to find the perfect way to create great looking, and great feeling skin. Over the years we have been told about the many benefits of a range of products, serums and magic potions which are supposedly there to instantly rejuvenate and fix our skin woes, in truth, these rarely live up to the billing. I have tried for many years to create fresher, healthier and younger looking skin, and so far things are going pretty well. I wanted to share with you then some very simple, yet very effective things that you should be doing to ensure that your skin looks great, and stays looking that way.

Products

There are many products on the market to choose from, and my experience has been pretty disappointing so far, especially with the highest priced products. In actual fact the products which I have found to help me the most are those from beauty and skincare giants Jeunesse, not only are they well priced but they are made using almost 100% natural ingredients and they make your skin feel great. I would recommend Jeuenesse’s products to everyone but I must stress that they key is to find a product which works best for your skin, and stick with it.

Food and Drink

The food and drink that we put into our bodies has a direct effect on how our skin looks and you must be very conscious about what you are consuming each day. Starting with drinks, the very best way to ensure that you have incredible looking and healthy skin, is to make sure that you are keeping your body hydrated. What this means in practical terms is that you should avoid drinks such as coffee or too much alcohol, and you should also ensure that you are consuming at least 3 litres of water per day.

Regarding foods, what you should be looking for here is a healthy diet, plenty of fruits and vegetables which are packed with minerals, nutrients and vitamins, all of which help your skin to protect itself, repair itself and most importantly, look great. Avoid fatty or greasy foods if you want to keep your skin looking beautiful.

Nightly Routine

I cannot stress enough how important it is that you stick to a sincere routine in terms of cleansing, toning and moisturising with products such as neck cream. I believe that the best time to do this is on an evening just before bed, and here is why. Firstly, daily life takes a real toll on your skin as it faces weather conditions, pollution and all other manner of damaging elements. Secondly, ensuring that you do your skin routine at night, means that throughout the night your skin can rest, and the products which you put on your face can do their work. Having a daily routine that takes place in the morning is not necessarily a bad idea, but I have always felt that the products won’t be able to do their job as well as if you put them on at night.