Your skin has sustained a lot of sunlight throughout the decades, especially if you lived in warm states like Florida. If you think that skin care protection should only be a concern for the young, you are wrong. Just because your skin has tolerated a lot of skin damage, especially through tanning, it does not mean that it is more immune to skin cancer. You can still get it at any age and that is why it is more important than ever, when you are older and your skin tends to be more fragile, that you protect it.
Don’t Purposefully Get a Tan
If you have spent a lot of your 20’s and 30’s worshiping the sun, it may not be in your best interest to sit outside and tan for a lot of hours during hot afternoons. When your skin tans, it is an immediate reaction to the burning of your skin which makes it more prone to skin cancer. The more tans and sunburns you have, which your skin has probably sustained, the higher your risk of skin cancer is. If you are going to engage in outdoor activity under harsh UV rays, make sure to protect yourself by using SPF 40 or higher.
Stay in the Shade
Just because your skin may be more sensitive to the sunlight, it does not mean that you cannot enjoy the outdoors. Stepping into the shade as often as possible can help you protect your skin from the sun without sacrificing enjoying the warm weather. If you’re going to participate in activities that don’t have a lot of shade like the beach, pool or big parks, bring an umbrella and keep yourself safe from harmful UV rays.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
As skin ages, it becomes more susceptible to dryness which makes it more vulnerable to sun damage. Remembering to moisturize daily in your personal hygiene routine will help keep your skin protected from harmful UV rays and eventually become a habit. You can even find moisturizers that provide SPF protection for extra coverage. This will not only allow you to continue to explore the beautiful weather and ambiance summer creates, but will keep you protected in the meantime.
Be More Careful With Your Clothes
When you step outside during very hot days, it is recommended to wear light colored clothing. Wearing light, neutral shades like white, creams and yellows help repel extra, unnecessary sunlight that can be damaging to your skin. This is because dark colors attract sunlight and can make you feel hotter. Also, wear protective and lose clothing that will help shade your skin. When possible, wear long sleeved shirts so you have automatic protection and don’t have to keep reapplying sun screen. If it is too hot to wear long sleeved clothing, wear a big hat that provides shade for most of your body. This will automatically repel harmful UV rays.
Protecting yourself from the sun is important at any age. Make sure you stay conscious of the harmfulness of UV rays and take the appropriate measures when enjoying a sunny day.
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