Warmer months are upon us and so that means many of us will be spending more time outdoors. I especially enjoy early mornings out on my deck sipping coffee and late afternoons sitting in my chair reading a good book.
Of course, being outdoors means exposure to the sun. I certainly wouldn’t mind a little color but the sun can be very damaging so there are precautions that need to be taken. You can Enjoy Sunshine Without Sun Damage by following some important tips.
Now that I am in my early 40’s, I am especially careful about the way I take care of my skin. Of course I want to do whatever I can to look younger. There is no reason I have to age and still not look my best. I do have to admit that I have been blessed with my mother’s genes. You would never guess the age of my mother and most people think I am in my mid 30’s, so I am lucky that way.
Still, I want to spend time in the sun but I don’t want to damage my skin so I am especially paying careful attention to the sun block that I use this year. There are other ways that we can protect ourselves from the sun by wearing a hat (such as a visor or a sun hat). It is also helpful if we sit in the shade or limit the time we spend in the sun.
I know that the sun can cause damage to the skin but at the same time, I know that sun is emotionally healthy. When it has been rainy and dreary outside for days at a time, there is something really rejuvenating about that first day the sun peeks out. Now that we are coming out of the winter months and with my living in the Midwest, I especially appreciate these warmer temperatures and the beautiful sunshine.
Just use precautions when spending time in the sun. Skin cancer is a real very threat so we need to be smart about our time spent outdoors.
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