{"id":3158,"date":"2016-01-14T07:07:25","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T07:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/?p=3158"},"modified":"2016-01-13T13:12:03","modified_gmt":"2016-01-13T13:12:03","slug":"dos-donts-proper-sun-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/dos-donts-proper-sun-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Don&#8217;ts of Proper Sun care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Millions of people are afflicted with skin cancer every year. As per the doctors, most of these\u00a0cases could have been avoided with proper preventive Suncare. Here are some do\u2019s and\u00a0don\u2019ts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/shutterstock_83613661.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/shutterstock_83613661.jpg\" alt=\"Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Proper Sun care\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/shutterstock_83613661.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/shutterstock_83613661-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/shutterstock_83613661-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/shutterstock_83613661-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Don\u2019ts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t forget to apply sunscreen even when you are indoors &#8211; Protecting\u00a0<\/strong><strong>your skin<\/strong> at all times is important. Glass windows offer little protection against\u00a0ultraviolet rays which cause brown spots and wrinkles. Take special care when you\u00a0are driving as the harmful rays can easily penetrate the car windows and windshields\u00a0and affect your skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t use sunscreen only on your face<\/strong> &#8211; It is important to use sunscreen on\u00a0your forearms, hands, ears and lips. These parts of the body also receive plenty of sun\u00a0exposure and can start showing signs of aging pretty early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t think that a &#8220;waterproof&#8221; sunscreen will last for a longer duration &#8211;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>No matter what the manufacturers say, these lotions will go away within 30 minutes\u00a0of spending in the water or after some time of excessive sweating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t think you don\u2019t need sunscreen when in shade &#8211;<\/strong> The ultraviolet rays\u00a0can penetrate through umbrellas and can also bounce off concrete, water, sand and\u00a0all kinds of reflective surfaces. It is best to follow your suncare regime in winters as\u00a0well. Snow reflects around 80 percent of the rays of the sun.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t fear if you get sunburnt &#8211;<\/strong> Most cases of sunburn can be treated with a rage\u00a0of treatment methods. You can consult a skin specialist to guide you about the best\u00a0way to treat your burns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t opt for a tan<\/strong> &#8211; While the tan may look good, it is actually harmful for the\u00a0skin. Even if you are going for a &#8216;safe tan&#8217; it can be quite dangerous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Tips for younger looking skin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/tips-younger-looking-skin\/#.VpSlTvl97IU\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Also Read : <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tips for younger looking skin<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do make sunscreen a part of your daily regimen<\/strong>&#8211; A sunscreen is not there justfor cosmetic sake but is an important part of everyday skin care. Use a sunscreen withSPF 15-30+. If you plan to stay outdoors for a long period, go for SPF 30+. Use a\u00a0sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.Do not believe sunscreens that claim to contain SPF higher than 50. As per somestudies, there is no proof that they offer better protection.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do apply sunscreen before you go out<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before you step out. It is important that sunscreen is fully absorbed into your skin to\u00a0be effective.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do use sunscreen every day of the year<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> It is important to apply sunscreeneven on a cloudy day as 80 percent of the sun&#8217;s rays can still go through the clouds.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do avoid the sun as much as possible &#8211;<\/strong> The rays of the sun are at its strongest\u00a0from 10 am to 4 pm. It is best to stay away from the sun during this period. This is the\u00a0best way for preventing sun damage.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do wear protective clothing &#8211;<\/strong> Just applying sunscreen is not enough to protect\u00a0yourself from the powerful rays of the sun. It is also important to wear light, long\u00a0sleeved shirts, wide hats, and sunglasses to protect your skin from direct exposure to\u00a0the sun.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do use sunscreen irrespective of your age &#8211;<\/strong> No matter what the age of a\u00a0person, it is important to use a sunscreen. You cannot be too old or too young for it.\u00a0The rays of the sun can harm everyone equally. However, do not use sunscreen on an\u00a0infant without first consulting your paediatrician. Test a small amount of sunscreen\u00a0on the wrist of your child before using it to check for any allergic reactions to the\u00a0ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Skincare for dry skin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/skincare-dry-skin\/#.VpSlivl97IU\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Also Read : <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Skincare for dry skin<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do wear sunglasses to save your eyes from the sun &#8211;<\/strong> You cannot use\u00a0sunscreen on your eyes. However, they too are prone to damage from the ultra violet\u00a0rays of the sun. It is a must to wear sun glasses whenever you step outdoors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do reapply sunscreen &#8211;<\/strong> Applying sunscreen once a day is not sufficient. It is\u00a0essential that you apply it every two hours for protecting your skin.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Don\u2019t think clouds have blocked the sun &#8211;<\/strong> A cloudy day does not mean that the\u00a0rays are not touching you. Even when it is behind the clouds, the sun can cause you a\u00a0lot of harm.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do check the ingredients in your sunscreen &#8211;<\/strong> Check the label carefully to see if\u00a0the sunscreen you are considering contains titanium dioxide, zinc, Mexoryl SX, and\u00a0avenobenzone &#8211; all of which are excellent at blocking off the rays of the sun. Do not\u00a0buy products that are potentially carcinogenic such as vitamin A (retinyl palmitate),\u00a0insect repellent, and oxybenzone.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Do remind the men in your life to use sunscreen &#8211;<\/strong> As per a study, around 80\u00a0percent of women use sunscreen while only 35 percent of men do.\u00a0Keep these do\u2019s and don\u2019ts in mind for preventing sun damage and for a sun protected\u00a0and flawless skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people are afflicted with skin cancer every year. As per the doctors, most of these\u00a0cases could have been avoided with proper preventive Suncare. 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