How To Sunbathe Safely

How To Sunbathe Safely

Beaches are so much fun, whether it is summer time or winter. The fun element doubles if you are on a long vacation. Many of us love to go for a sun bath, because of the gorgeous shade of tan it has to offer! In fact, if you love that bronze glow on your skin, perhaps sun bath is the first thing to come to your mind. Often we go for a sun bath without knowing the basics of sunbathing. Though I am not at all into sunbathing, I know thousands of women are quite fond of it! This article is dedicated to all you beautiful ladies who love to bask in the golden glow of the sun. Read on to know how to sunbathe safely.

Dangers of Sunbathing:

Before we know the safety measures, it is important to know the risks that sunbathing entails. Here are some of the potent dangers associated with sun bath:

• Cell damage as a result of the UV rays.
• Rashes, redness and blisters.
• Sun burn.
• Skin cancer.

How To Sunbathe Safely:  Guidelines

If you want to sunbathe in a safe and secure way, here are some of the basic guidelines for you:

• Be slow and steady: As a beginner, you should take it all very slowly. Start with five minutes of exposure to the sun. Increase the time slowly, each day after that.
• Avoid the prime time: The sun tends to be extremely hot from 11.30 a.m. to 3 o’clock in the noon. Try to avoid that particular span. The best idea is to retire to a shady place during that time.
• Don’t forget the sunscreen: Sunscreen is a must have for beaches and for sun baths. If you want to be in the sun for a long time, make sure that you opt for a sun screen with SPF 15 to 30!
• Apply sunscreen well in advance: Apply your sunscreen around 30 minutes before you step out in the sun. Sunscreen also needs to be reapplied every two hours.
• Cover your head and eyes: Opt for a hat with a wide brim. Get hold of a pair of protective sunglasses to protect your eyes and the area around your eyes!
• Keep yourself hydrated: Drink plenty of water, fruit juice and other drinks, preferably non-alcoholic in nature.

How To Sunbathe Safely:  Signs that say its time to go!

While sunbathing, there is a high probability that you forget that it is time for you to wrap up your sun bath kit! However, you can easily learn to get the hint if you know the signs properly. Your skin would tell you that you have had enough of sun bath. Here are the signs to look for:

• Your skin starts to redden to the extreme.
• You get a feeling of soreness on your skin.
• When your skin is very warm to touch and it refuses to cool itself even if you splash some water on it.

Apart from the given list of tips and guidelines on how to sunbathe safely, there are a couple of things that you could keep in mind. Always remember that burning is not equal to tanning. So make sure that you do not end up burning your skin while getting your favorite sun bath. Moreover, it is always safer to let the tan build up normally on your skin, with a slow and steady exposure to sun; please avoid sun bathing for too long a time!

P.S. I have never gone for a sun bath in my life! This is a research article. Please feel free to share your ideas and opinions.

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