While hanging around the pool this summer, you should take measures to protect your skin from sunburns. When you are spending time outside, you are always at risk of sunburn. However, it seems like swimming always leads to burns. There are plenty of reasons why that could be. The water can prevent you from feeling the sting of the burn. In addition, the reflection on the water can lead to more sun exposure. Regardless of the reason, sunburns are not only comfortable but can be bad for your long-term health.
To protect your skin this summer, Sunny’s Pool & More! has a few tips to keep your skin burn-free!
Although some people claim they like getting sunburned, there is a lot of damage that can come from sun exposure. It’s not just brief short-term pain, the damage remains. Sunburns are an inflammatory reaction to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damaging the skin’s outermost layer. Overexposure to this radiation can cause cellular damage. As a result, your skin will become red and swollen; especially if you have less melanin. While some sunburns are mild, others can lead to blistering. Eventually, the damaged cell will peel off.
However, the UV damage will still remain. This can lead to various forms of skin cancer over time. As a result, you should do whatever it takes to protect your skin from overexposure. So, how do you prevent sunburns? Furthermore, how do you treat your sunburns?
There are a few ways that you can protect your skin against UV damage. First of all, you need to know your sunscreen. Figure out what type of SPF works for you. You will need to reapply every two hours or after swimming. It is also important to know that you need to reapply even if your sunscreen is waterproof.
If there is an option, try to stay in the shade as much as possible between 10 am and 4 pm. This timeframe is peak hours for sun intensity. In addition, you should be looking at the UV Index to see how intense the radiation will be while you are swimming. This can help adjust your sunburn prevention plan. If you are feeling the burn, the best way to prevent any more damage is to cover up. This is the best barrier against the sun! But, what happens if you are already sunburned?
Accident happens. Even if you are careful, there is still a chance you can get burnt. So, it is important to know how to treat your sunburns. If you get sunburned, you should:
If your skin begins to severely blister, you should contact your doctor.
While it’s important to protect your skin from sunburns, you should remember to have fun! Enjoy your time outside, especially if you own a pool! However, if you are lacking any pool-related items, you can always stop by Sunny’s!
Whether you are looking for pool chemicals, pool toys, or other items, Sunny’s has it all! Shop in-store or online at Shop.SunnysPoolsandMore.com
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