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GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY !
BY ANGELICA GAVALDON
The sun naturally lifts your spirit , provides you with vitamin D , tans your skin , and overall , just makes you feel good . However , even with all those benefits , it can also cause premature aging , dry your skin out , and in some cases , cause skin cancer . With summer upon us , it is especially important to protect ourselves from the sun . Here are some tips on how to enjoy the sun ’ s warmth while staying safe :
Nutrition
Nutrition plays a big role in sun protection and even against sun damage . Foods such as blueberries , carrots , hemp seeds , tomatoes , cacao , leafy green vegetables , green tea , sunflower seeds and sardines are among the top foods that can help you fight off damage from the sun .
These foods are packed with nutrients and are rich in antioxidants and vitamins that help you prevent damage from UVB rays . Sardine and salmon are high in omega 3 , which helps protect against melanoma . Watermelon , on the other hand , contains lycopene , which protects you from getting a sunburn .
Sunblock
We all know this one , but what a lot of us miss is reapplying it every 30 minutes , whenever possible . If you are going to be spending the day outside , it is important that you reapply consistently . Make sure it is SPF 30 or greater , especially if you plan to be outdoors in the peak hours of the sun .
Hat and Sunglasses
The wider the brim of the hat , the better ! Even though it looks funny , you should consider getting the ones with longer ears and coverage for your neck . You also want to make sure your sunglasses have UV protection .
Clothing
Long sleeve and tight clothes are best when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun . You may also want to try darker colors . Even though they tend to make you warmer , they provide better shielding from the sun than lighter colors .
Give Your Skin a Drink
Hydrating is key to keeping skin from drying out from all the sun and sunblock . Invest in a good moisturizer or face mist that you can spray on throughout the day and make sure to apply to your face and your whole body . For best results , exfoliate to get rid of dead skin and apply a thick moisturizer at night . The thicker you layer it , the more your skin will thank you in the morning .
Keep having a great summer while staying safe from the sun !
12 GBSAN . COM | AUGUST 2021