Finally hot summer days! But do not rush to expose your body to the sun’s rays. You probably already know that exposure to ultraviolet radiation can have a negative impact on health: premature aging, wrinkles and skin damage. How can you protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun? Here are 8 simple tips to help you stay safe on bright, sunny summer days.

Council number 1. Use sunscreen

The use of sunscreen is a must. During almost any long exposure to the rays of the summer sun. But using sunscreen alone is not enough. You must get protection that is strong enough for your skin type. If you have very fair skin, you should definitely use a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor of at least 15 or more.

Tip #2: Apply it early and often

Another good trick to stay well protected from the sun is to apply sunscreen for at least 20 to 30 minutes before exposing your body to the sun. This way, your skin gets enough time to fully absorb the sunscreen and get effective sun protection. Another good idea is to apply sunscreen regularly, as its protection wears off over time. How often should it be applied? It depends on your skin type, the strength of the sun and the protection factor of the sunscreen you choose, an average of 2 to 3 hours should be enough to protect.

Tip #3: Don’t Forget About Your Ears, Back of Neck and Legs

When applying sunscreen, most of us often forget to protect some parts of the body, especially the ears, back of the head and legs. As a rule, these areas of the skin are exposed to the sun often and a lot, and sunburn is inevitable without proper protection.

Tip #4: Cover yourself up

When the sun is at its peak, even a high SPF sunscreen doesn’t always help. In this case, it is better to cover yourself with light clothing, which will provide additional protection. The top of the head and face are also very sensitive, so it’s best to wear a hat or panama when you’re exposed to the sun for a longer time.

Tip #5: Don’t underestimate cloudy days

One of the biggest mistakes we make is when we think that our skin is safe if there is no direct sunlight. In fact, the sun’s rays and harmful ultraviolet light penetrate clouds very easily, and serious sunburns can result. Always protect yourself with sunscreen! Even if you don’t feel direct heat on your skin!

Tip #6: Wear UV Protected Sunglasses

The eyes are another part of the body that is very sensitive to ultraviolet light. Don’t be too stingy when shopping for sunglasses because your eyes need to get proper protection. Wearing poor quality glasses can often do more harm than good, stay away from the lure of cheap glasses at all costs. When shopping for sunglasses, be sure to check the label — optimal UV protection is 400 nanometers.

Tip #7: Stay Out of the Sun at Noon

The strongest (and most harmful) UV activity occurs between 10 am and 4 pm, during this period try to stay out of the sun as much as possible. If you would not like to sunbathe in the warm sun, do it early in the morning or in the evening. In this way, you will miss the hottest part of the day and, of course, you will take an important step towards maintaining the health of your skin.

Tip #8 Buy an umbrella

Since you’re probably planning on spending many summer days at the beach, you’ll definitely be spending a lot of time in the sun. To avoid getting burned and to protect your skin, buy a beach umbrella so that you can lie quietly on the beach and listen to the sound of the waves. Remember: health should always be more important to you than your tan!