Tips to Enjoy August – Summer Sun Safety Month
August is Summer Sun Safety Month and a good reminder to proceed to revel in the sun and have fun while wearing Skin Protector Plus (SPP) with its unique zinc oxide formulation. Team Moondust Cosmetics®shares this as their #1 tip for sun safety, but read on for many more smart sun moves. Visit the Moondust shop for a special promotion on August 19-29. Use code AUGUST2022 to get 20% off on your SPP order.
Proper protection during sun exposure helps avoid scientific sunburn in the short-term, but also one of the most prevalent cancers. Skin cancer risks are accelerated by repeated scientific sunburn as a result of UV exposure.
DO head outdoors for all the fun and healthy reasons we love the summer time.
Do enjoy the beaches, pools, parks, and the fresh and fun times gathering with friends and family for exercise, activity and special events.
Summer Sun Safety Month is in fact observed as a reminder to keep yourself safe and healthy in the sun during the summer. Yet, still benefit from the sunlight that is so essential for your body to produce vitamin D, which is important in preventing infections such as COVID-19.
Do be sun safe at work and play.
Tips to protect yourself and your family from UV radiation damage:
- Timing is everything
- Avoid mid-day sun exposure (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the tropics) as UV rays are strongest then
- Damaging rays bounce off surfaces like pavement, sand and water, even snow.
- Slather on sun protector
- Our recommendation is the natural, easy to apply and pleasant SPP.
- Sun Protector Plus has APF which protects from scientific sunburn
- Throwing shade is OK in the case of suncare and protection
- Cover up! Fashionably and Safely
- Protective clothing helps beyond the sunscreens you might apply in providing complete protection from UV rays.
- Cover up arms and legs and don’t forget to shade lips, the tips of your ears, and the backs of your hands and neck: think sleeves, broad-brimmed hats that provide more protection than a baseball cap or visor and maybe a great big umbrella to offer more shade.
- Keep your eyes on suncare
- UV radiation also can burn your eyes and make them feel sore or gritty. And why risk damage to your retina, lens and cornea that might lead to clouding of the lens, or cataracts.
- And even though skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer, exposure to excessive UV light can increase your risk of developing ocular melanoma.
- Summer is a time for sunglasses, so find ones that block at least 99% of U.V.A. and U.V.B. rays.
- Sip on water as you soak up the sun
- Hydrate the best way – with pure water. Skip the sugary drinks’ calories and preservatives.
- Take in water regularly throughout the day and more when you are busy and active in the summer heat and sun.
A medical minder: Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms, hands and legs. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
Best to simply avoid burning to begin with! Take advantage of the August Sun Safety Month special starting August 19. The promotion ends on August 29. Use code AUGUST2022 to get 20% off on your order.
Keeping these few tips in mind should help to make summer safer!
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