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Ah, summer. For Seattle, summer has actually brought an incredible heatwave complete with extra sunshine. It’s been both a blessing and a curse at time for us to deal with, but at least we can safely say more people in Seattle got Vitamin D this summer than usual.
With summer winding down faster than we’d care to admit, many of us are beginning to plan our last hurrahs for the season before September rolls around. However, it’s important for us to remember basic sun safety tips as we’re out having fun (which, lets be honest, are easy to forget in a city that’s usually covered in a layer of clouds); sunburns are extremely uncomfortable things to deal with, and any skin damage can lead to skin cancer. So as you head out to catch the last rays of the reason, make sure you remember the following:
- Put on sunscreen whenever you’re out in the sun. Even if you plan on only going out for a 15 minute walk, put on sunscreen; you could be delayed while out on your walk or end up staying out because you’re enjoying yourself. Use a sunblock with at least SPF 30. If you’re out for extended period of time or swimming, make sure you reapply a layer of sunscreen every two to three hours.
- When you can, cover up sensitive areas with clothing. Sunscreen will eventually wear off, so wearing a hat to protect a bald head and the skin around your eyes and mouth with prevent a sunburn once the sunscreen loses its touch.
- Wear sunglasses. Hats and other articles of clothing protect your skin but do little to save your eyes from the damage bright light can cause.
These three simple tips will prevent you from getting sunburn. As a final tip: don’t forget to drink lots of water! Dehydration causes a multitude of other problems, including dry and even cracked skin.
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