By
Susan B Fleming
The sun can damage our skin, we all know that, so skincare when
on holiday is important, even or especially, when there is a cool
breeze. It's that gentle breeze that lulls you into a false sense of
security and before you know it you're sunburnt. This can make the rest
of your holiday very uncomfortable. Exposure to the sun can cause
wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems, as well as increase the
risk of skin cancer. We all want a nice tan it just needs to be done in a
sensible manner. Use a suntan lotion or cream with an SPF (sun
protection factor) of at least 15. When you're outdoors, reapply this
every two hours, or more often if you're swimming or sweating. Avoid the
mid-day sun were possible, this is when the sun's rays are at their
strongest..
There are two types of UV light that can harm your skin, UVA and UVB. A broad-spectrum or full-spectrum, suntan lotion is designed to protect you from both of these. UVA rays can age your skin prematurely, causing wrinkling and age spots. UVB rays can burn your skin. The best suntan lotion offers protection from all UV light. SPF is a measure of how well the suntan lotion deflects the UVB rays. Manufacturers calculate SPF based on how long it takes to sunburn skin that's been treated, compared with skin that hasn't had any suntan lotion applied.
When thinking about your skincare on holiday use a lotion or cream on all skin surfaces that will be exposed to sun, such as your face, ears, hands, arms and lips. Also if you don't have much hair on your head, apply to the top of your head or wear a hat for protection.
Use suntan lotions or creams all year round, but don't let any product lull you into a false sense of security about sun exposure. The best way to manage your skincare is a combination of shade, right clothes, suntan lotion and above all common sense.
If the worst happens and you find you've ended up with sunburn then an aloe-vera gel is best. It is very soothing, cool and gentle on your skin. Carefully and generously rub on to your sunburnt skin. If having difficulty sleeping because of heavy covers then just have a light sheet over you for the night. Keep adding the aloe-vera gel to keep soothing your skin. Wear cotton clothes to allow your skin to breathe. All this will also help to stop you from peeling.
There are two types of UV light that can harm your skin, UVA and UVB. A broad-spectrum or full-spectrum, suntan lotion is designed to protect you from both of these. UVA rays can age your skin prematurely, causing wrinkling and age spots. UVB rays can burn your skin. The best suntan lotion offers protection from all UV light. SPF is a measure of how well the suntan lotion deflects the UVB rays. Manufacturers calculate SPF based on how long it takes to sunburn skin that's been treated, compared with skin that hasn't had any suntan lotion applied.
When thinking about your skincare on holiday use a lotion or cream on all skin surfaces that will be exposed to sun, such as your face, ears, hands, arms and lips. Also if you don't have much hair on your head, apply to the top of your head or wear a hat for protection.
Use suntan lotions or creams all year round, but don't let any product lull you into a false sense of security about sun exposure. The best way to manage your skincare is a combination of shade, right clothes, suntan lotion and above all common sense.
If the worst happens and you find you've ended up with sunburn then an aloe-vera gel is best. It is very soothing, cool and gentle on your skin. Carefully and generously rub on to your sunburnt skin. If having difficulty sleeping because of heavy covers then just have a light sheet over you for the night. Keep adding the aloe-vera gel to keep soothing your skin. Wear cotton clothes to allow your skin to breathe. All this will also help to stop you from peeling.
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