7 Effective Ways to Protect Skin from Sunlight
Posted by Husnul Khotimah on Nov
Sunlight does not only feel hot and stinging, but, according to a dermatologist,
they say that if direct contact with sunlight (exposed to sunlight)
for a long time can cause various skin problems, such as tan buildup which causes the skin to become black or dark,
causing brown spots, reddish, sometimes spotted and scaly, dry and wrinkled, but most severely, direct sunlight can also cause skin cancer.
Especially if you like going on vacation or traveling to the beach (sea).
Because as we know, there are many benefits to going to the sea for health.
Well, to avoid various skin problems, here are 7 ways to effectively protect the skin from light
When Should We Avoid the Sun?
According to health experts, the time at which hazardous sunlight takes place between 10:00 am and 3:00 p.m.
Why at that time the sun is very dangerous?
The reason is because the distance between the sun and the earth at this hour is so close
that the amount of ultraviolet light that can reach the surface of the earth is far more and
more dangerous than the sun in the morning or evening.
That is the time when ultraviolet radiation is very strong.
One third of ultra violet radiation that affects the earth in one day occurs between 11:00 and 13:00.
But everything really depends on where you live.
If you live in areas that are passed by the equator, then sunlight will certainly be closer in a longer time.
In addition to the distance from the sun, some things that can affect the intensity of ultra violet radiation include clouds
(cloudy can reduce the intensity of ultra violet), the ozone layer, or because certain surfaces can inhibit, such as glass
What are the effects of sun exposure on the skin?
Before you find out how to effectively protect the skin from the sun, at least you have to know the dangers caused by it.
There are 7 dangers of sunlight to the skin when the skin is exposed directly without protection, including:
- Causes dark and black skin
Causes skin to age faster, so that wrinkles or fine lines appear
Causes skin to become rough
Make skin burn
Sometimes blackheads appear on the face
Causes damage to skin cells
Can cause skin cancer
Can cause pigmentation, etc.
The Most Effective Way to Protect Skin from Sunlight Use sunscreen
Sunscreen is the most powerful tool to protect the skin from sunburn and the danger of ultraviolet light.
Sunscreen should be applied to the skin surface between 10.00-16.00.
Even when the weather looks cloudy, health experts still require us to use sunscreen because actually,
clouds can only reduce the intensity of ultraviolet light and not block it at all.
For those of you who are lazy to use sunscreen specifically, you can use some beauty products
that are equipped with sunscreen (SPF) such as day cream or something else.
Not only for women, sunscreens are also recommended for use by men and anyone with dark skin.
According to research, the more white the color of our skin, the more susceptible to the dangers of ultraviolet rays.
However, it does not mean that people with dark skin also cannot get skin cancer or various other sun hazards.
So, whatever your skin color, you need protection.
If you are often in direct sunlight for a very long time and often sweat, you should apply sun protection or sunscreen every 2 hours.
Especially in areas of the skin that are open like the nape of the neck and neck, face, and arms.
If you often swim during the day, look for a waterproof sunscreen that is more effective in protecting the skin than ordinary sunscreens.
Use products that are equipped with sunscreen
We often feel that the skin that needs to be protected is only the neck and arms. In fact, the face, eyes and lips also need protection.
For you girls, using lipstick or lip balm equipped with SPF of at least 30 can be a powerful way to protect
the skin from ultra violet rays (UVA and UVB) from the sun.
In addition, if you often go out during the day, you must have and use sun glasses, not only for style,
but to protect your eyes from solar radiation.
Avoid using glasses that can reflect sunlight, such as glasses that work like a mirror,
because the reflection of sunlight falling on your glasses can spread around your facial skin.
Use clothes that are closed and loose
The effective way to protect the skin from the sun is to wear closed clothing.
During the day, when the weather is very hot, using closed clothing will definitely reduce comfort because it will feel hot.
But to protect the skin, we need to use clothes that are a little closed and loose.
In addition, choose clothes that can absorb sweat well and are comfortable to use.
Wear a helmet and jacket when you ride a motorcycle
When driving using two-wheeled vehicles, we must protect ourselves by using helmets and jackets.
In addition to functioning as a safety, actually helmets and jackets can also protect the skin from sunburn as well as from dirt and pollution.
Helmets and jackets are two things that must be your best friend when driving, because both effectively protect the skin from direct sunlight.
Shelter behind glass
Sunlight can indeed penetrate the glass surface. But fortunately, the glass surface can block ultraviolet light so that
we who are behind the glass will be protected.
Avoid sunlight reflection
Reflection of sunlight from certain objects such as glass or other objects that can reflect light is indeed not as strong as direct sunlight.
The effectiveness of sunlight reflection is only 85%.
But still, the percentage contains dangers that need to be avoided.
Besides glass, water and sand can also reflect sunlight.
So, going to the beach during the day tends to be more dangerous.
When traveling to the beach, you need to apply sunscreen evenly on the exposed skin area.
If you use a spray sunscreen model, make sure you rub the surface of the skin to flatten the sunscreen.
Because just spraying it proves to be ineffective and leaves a lot of holes.
Consume foods that can increase the skin’s natural protection against sunlight
There are several foods that, when consumed, can help improve skin protection against sunburn and damage.
Among these are: carrots, strawberries, green tea, pomegranates, almonds, grapes (red), tomatoes, oranges, watermelons, and flaxseeds.
But remember, citrus juice (orange juice) should not be applied directly on the skin surface as a mask during the day.
Because the content in it can actually make the skin more easily damaged when exposed to sunlight.
Conclusion
Using a sunscreen is sometimes not enough to protect the skin from sunburn and the danger of ultraviolet light.
Therefore, besides using sunscreen, you also need to protect the skin by wearing beautiful clothes and a closed style.
During the day, brightly colored clothes such as white tend to be cooler and more comfortable to use at the same time can help reduce heat from heat.
