Ever tried not using sunscreen after a winter full of snow and clouds? I have tempted fate in that area, and failed miserably while doing so. It was one of the worst decisions of my life to decide not to use sunscreen while at a Caribbean Island during the winter. What happened was the worst burn of my young life that I will never forget.
You always assume that you will be fine when you first go out into the sun after the long winter. Have to have that base tan so you can get the nice bronze glow later. Unfortunately, when you are a rock's throw from South America, it doesn't quite work that way. You actually get, essentially, cooked. Well, that happened to me. Without sunblock I was baked in a very small amount of time causing a large amount of pain.
It was truly a learning experience. I was too young to understand what the possibilities were when dealing with the sun. I know now that sunscreen should be applied whenever you are venturing into the sun for the first time after a long winter. Even worse, if you go to basically South America, do not underestimate how bad you need to cover up.
One of the lesser known facts about sunscreen is that you have to keep it on your skin. You can't just rub it into the skin and expect it to be protected. You have to keep a physical barrier between your skin and the sun in order for it to work. This is important and can be overlooked which can cause you to be confused as to why your skin is still burning when sunscreen is applied.
These facts have saved me time and time again. After my one crucial mistake, I have not made these mistakes again. I make sure that my vulnerable body parts are covered and that I know that I will not destroy my skin. No sunburn is the key to having an enjoyable beach day or vacation week.
You always assume that you will be fine when you first go out into the sun after the long winter. Have to have that base tan so you can get the nice bronze glow later. Unfortunately, when you are a rock's throw from South America, it doesn't quite work that way. You actually get, essentially, cooked. Well, that happened to me. Without sunblock I was baked in a very small amount of time causing a large amount of pain.
It was truly a learning experience. I was too young to understand what the possibilities were when dealing with the sun. I know now that sunscreen should be applied whenever you are venturing into the sun for the first time after a long winter. Even worse, if you go to basically South America, do not underestimate how bad you need to cover up.
One of the lesser known facts about sunscreen is that you have to keep it on your skin. You can't just rub it into the skin and expect it to be protected. You have to keep a physical barrier between your skin and the sun in order for it to work. This is important and can be overlooked which can cause you to be confused as to why your skin is still burning when sunscreen is applied.
These facts have saved me time and time again. After my one crucial mistake, I have not made these mistakes again. I make sure that my vulnerable body parts are covered and that I know that I will not destroy my skin. No sunburn is the key to having an enjoyable beach day or vacation week.
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