Attention! 6 Tips to protect your skin this summer

Ultraviolet Rays (UV) from the sun can cause our skin damage in as fast as 15 minutes. Long exposure and damage can lead to various forms of skin cancer. The sun isn't the only skin damaging predator— tanning beds, smoking and unhealthy diet can also have ill effects on the body’s outer layer. The key is to be a sun savvy and know how to keep your skin healthy this summer. Ms. Tammy Losse, a mayo clinic health system nurse practitioner offers tips to help protect your skin. 

1. Avoid sun between 10 am to 2pm. This time is when the sun is most intense and produces sunburn. If you are outside during these hours, seek shades using umbrella or a tree. Use also protective clothes such as rash guards and sunscreen even when in the shade.

Couple rash guard for us :)

2. Use sunscreen outdoors.  The higher SPF the better as it indicates increased protection.  The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using at least SPF 30. Use sunscreen even on cloudy or cool days as the damage from the sun’s rays may still occur. Re-apply every 2 hours or after swimming or when sweating. Be careful on the expiration date—shelf life usually three years.

Banana boat sunscreen lotion SPF50  

3. Always wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection. Protective sunglasses help prevent damages to the sensitive skin around your eyes specially this summer. 

so yeah couple shades again, trekking going to anghalo falls

4. Avoid using of tanning beds. Tanning beds produce harmful UVA and UVB rays, which increase the risk for skin cancer— including melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer.  There is still now proven evidence that use of tanning beds to obtain a base tan decreases your skin of sunburn. Using tan beds has a chance to develop into cataracts.

5. Perform regular skin checks in skin care clinics.  Monitor any new skin changes that may occurred. Look for any changes such as moles, freckles or birthmarks.  

6.Make healthy choices. Maintain healthy skin by not taking any vices such as smoking, as smoking damages collagen and elastic in your skin. Treat your skin gently by using mild soap and daily moisturizers. Eat healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and plenty of water. Also, engage yourself in stress reducing activity and get some regular sleep daily.