Sunburn Prevention Tips-------------------- How to Prevent SunburnSunburn Prevention Tips The sun is the earth’s primary source of life. Without it, everything on this planet would most certainly be dead. Then again, the sun can also be harmful. Especially if you spent lots of time out in the open, it can be very damaging to your skin and overall health. Sunburn may be a minor thing, but it can also lead to a number of dermal problems. The best thing to do then is to be educated on sunburn prevention. This article will do just that and will act as a guide on how to protect your skin from harmful sunburn. How to Prevent Sunburn Sunburn is usually what happens to you when you stay under the sun for too long. It’s a burn to your skin’s living tissue caused by overexposing yourself to the UV (Ultraviolet) rays of the sun (or other artificial UV-inducing devices such as sun beds or welding arcs). But of course, not everyone is aware of how long they should stay under the sun and how to actually prevent getting sunburned. Here are some ways you can do to protect yourself against it. 
• Don’t stay out in the sun for longer than needed. Try to stay under the shade between noon and mid-afternoon (around 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.) because that’s when the sun’s UV rays are at their peak. Sun burn prevention is usually a matter of common sense, and this one just so happens to be the topmost tip.• If you need to stay out in the sun during strong UV hours, you should wear protective clothing such as broad-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants. • Too much clothing can cause heatstroke under the sun so it’s best that you consider other alternatives like resting under the shade of trees or buildings. If no convenient shade is to be found, bring an umbrella. • Your skin is not the only one that can be harmed. Your eyesight needs protection too. Get sunglasses to better protect your eyes.
• Fruits rich in Lycopene and Beta Carotene are found to increase your skin’s natural ability to combat the harmful effects of UV radiation. Foods such as watermelon, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, etc, are some of the best sources of carotenoids and are effective at sunburn prevention. • Consider wearing sunscreen that’s approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). However, with the recent debate over the harmful effects of most sunscreen products (even the ones approved by the FDA), it is best that you limit yourself to applying it. Sunscreen products have labels and instructions on safety measures so it’s recommended that you follow them to the letter. If you really want to use them, you will use rather those who have a mineral composition such as New NIA24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 Oill Free 2.5OZ For Women • Consider wearing lip balm when you’re out sun tanning. Look at these 2 Vichy Capital Soleil Extreme Sun Block Stick for Over-exposed Zones or Sensitive Areas SPF 50+ / UVA 16 So those are your best bets on how to prevent sunburn. But here’re a few more tips before parting: if you’ve inadvertently become sunburned and you want a treatment, always take a cool bath. Ice cold water is just a little too much; you only need your bath to be cool. Avoid using bath salts or bubble bath oils and never ever scrub or shave your skin. That concludes this article on sunburn prevention.
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