Traveling to enjoy beaches is one of the most common practices during the extreme heat season. It is a family and recreation activity; However, it is important to take into account that there are skin risks, Before exposure to heat and sun rays.
According to the dermatologist and specialist Nimzy Letona, expose ourselves to the sun without taking any measure of measure of skin protection Being on the beach you can have different implications. Among them, solar burns, increase the risk of future skin cancer and accelerate skin aging.
One of the basic and most important recommendations is the use of A powerful sunscreen to protect the skin of the sun. Letona recommends using blockers with sun protection factor (SPF) of more than 50, to block ultra violet rays.
This type of blockers in contact with intense water or sun must be applied every two hours, adds the specialist. Especially before a filing about between 10 am at 4 pm. In the city, for example, it can be applied every 3 hours.
If a person plays sunscreen and reaplizes it properly, he has enough protection for his skin. However, it is recommended to avoid exposing yourself to the sun at the schedules in which the sun has a greater intensity. For example, from 10 to 16 hours.
It is advisable to take advantage of other schedules to expose themselves to a lower solar radiation.
Other important recommendations
The use of the blocker is key; However, there are also other important suggestions to prevent a rest ride from becoming a problem for skin health. According to Letona, it is recommended:
- Not being prolonged periods in pools with excessive chlorine in them to avoid inflammation of the skin and their Dehydration
- In the sand and public beaches many animals tend to pass at some time defecating in them and leaving parasites, therefore a blanket or towel should be placed underway and avoid direct contact with beach sand.
- Mosquitoes can be a problem on the beach, having a cream repellent would help avoid prurigo by insect, which is a skin disorder characterized by intense itching and injuries.
- Using sunscreen clothes can help reduce skin risks. In addition, it is advisable to use hats or caps to cover the face, in addition to the blocker.
The importance of drinking water
The skin is an organ that is easily dehydrated and this can also happen if we drink little water, says Letona. By taking less water, there is greater dehydration in our skin and mucous membranes, such as mouth.
Therefore, another of the vital advice is to remain in constant hydration by being on the beach. For adults and children, this is a good way to arm the sun as the skin protective barrier is strengthened.