Now before you think of going out and having that sexy
sun-kissed skin this summer, never forget that too much sun can also be harmful
to your health. One of these is damaging your skin and speeding up the process
of aging and wrinkle formation. But this doesn’t mean that you have to minimize
the fun…so here are some quick and easy tips to protect yourself and slow down skin aging:
1. Always wear sunscreen.
This is probably one of the easiest
to do when you’ve decided to stay under the sun. Protect the most vulnerable
parts of you—usually the hands and face. Remember to choose a product that has
an SPF 15 or greater. As I have mentioned in one of my posts before, the
higher, the better and the longer time you’ll be able to have fun without
worrying skin damage!
2. Wear sunglasses
This is a simple way to block out
some extra UV rays around your eyes, which is one of the places wrinkles first
appear. It also has an added benefit of preventing UV rays to cause cataracts
and macular degeneration. Choose one that will surely protect you…and make you
look cool!
3. Wear a hat with a brim.
To
protect your eyes, it’s between this and the sunglasses (or if you’re a unique
type of person, you can have both). Whether it’s a floppy straw on the beach or
a fedora while strolling the city, a hat with a brim can protect your face from
the damaging sun exposure.
4. Avoid exposing yourself to the sun between 10 a.m. and 3
p.m. This is the time when its rays are the strongest.
5. Stay hydrated.
Dehydration is one of the major
causes of skin wrinkles. Drinking a lot of water can help your skin to stay
moist and elastic…plus the added benefit of making you look younger.
6. Use a moisturiser.
Never underestimate the power of a
simple moisturizer. This can help your skin stay hydrated and replenish the
moisture elements in the upper layers of your skin. Most moisturizers nowadays
have the added benefit of SPF so it’s twice the protection.
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