subject: Protect Your Skin When Floating [print this page] According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is diagnosed more than 3.5 million people in more than 2 million people each year. Anyone, regardless of skin color, and should wear sunscreen, particularly in the float trips. Here are some tips to protect your skin in the next float trip.
American Academy of Dermatology recommends using sunscreen with broad spectrum protection that protects against UV rays and ultraviolet radiation. The sun protection factor or SPF should be 30 or greater. There should be a sunscreen is water resistant too. And sunscreen products with these three qualities help protect the skin against sunburn and premature skin aging to skin cancer. But may be protective against the sun is not enough to fully protect you. Dermatologists encourage the wearing of long sleeves and pants, wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses if possible, and the shade when your shadow is shorter than you. You must apply sunscreen on skin that is, it will not be covered by clothing.
Depending on the area of the body that need protection, you can choose to use sunscreen, creams, gels, ointments, wax sticks or spray. It is best to use sunscreens and face and dry skin areas. Gels and sunscreen are best for areas like the hair of the scalp or chest above. Sticks and sunscreens are perfect for the skin around the eyes and sunscreen spray is easy to apply on children. Be sure to cover the entire area of the exposed surface of the skin of your baby does not inhale these products.
The key to success is proof of the sun in its application. While dermatologists say to patients generously coat the skin that will not all be covered by clothing, how much does it really mean? To make sure you use enough depends on body size. But generally, with an ounce or enough to fill a shot glass, it's what dermatologists consider the right amount to cover the exposed areas of the body. Be sure to apply sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes before you plan to go outside, and give sufficient time and sunscreen to dry. And do not forget your lips! Can affect the lips and skin cancer as well. Use lip balm with an SPF of 30 or more. It should be sunscreen and lip moisturizer reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating.
Time flies when you're having fun on a float trip, and often forget to reapply sunscreen. If you have a sunburn, it is important to deal with it as soon as possible. First, seek shade and avoid exposure to UV radiation as well. Second, take a cool bath or shower to reduce heat, and gently pat dry and leave yourself a little water on your skin. Third, use a moisturizer to relieve discomfort and help the interception of water in your skin. Hydrocortisone also help relieve pain. And taking aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce swelling and redness and discomfort. You should also drink water to prevent dehydration. Avoid sunburn treatment with any of your product, "Ken", such as sulfa drugs. If the skin blisters, and that means you have second degree burns. Do not touch the buttons, and allow them to heal intact. Bulbs in fact protect the skin against infection and help your skin heal. You should consult a doctor if you experience chills, headache or fever, or if blisters covering a wide area such as the back completely. Avoid the sun while your skin heals, and you cover sunburn every time you go outside.
