By Haywood Hunter


It wasn't too long ago that people would actually bake in the sun, and there are many that still do. One thing that has changed is the majority of people understand just how harmful this practice can be. It's crucial for people to take it seriously and change the way they go about it. Using sunblock goes without saying, and protecting oneself with the right suntan lotion is vital.

For one thing, there is the reality of the statistics that exist. All it takes is a glimpse to see how skin cancer is on the rise. Failure to accept it is just being ignorant, and taking a very big risk. While some may argue that they want their vitamin D, no one is taking it away from them. The fact is that vitamin D can be absorbed easily, quickly, and safely, in less than 20 minutes a day. In other words, there is no need to sit out for hours in direct sunlight.

The only difference is that there is much less danger in doing so. Moreover, people need to forget about using homemade solutions of oil and iodine, baby oil, and other types that can lead to burning. Leaving the skin unprotected, or adding to it can only be a recipe for disaster.

The important thing is to take action and protect oneself and the children. Avoid burning at all costs, and that means using a good lotion that has the proper amount of SPF protection in it. The way one should judge which is the proper SPF protection is by the amount of time they will be exposed to sunlight. For example, running some errands by driving, and SPF 15 protection would do the trick.

However, if playing volleyball in the sand, exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time, then a product that contains the maximum amount of SPF protection is absolutely required. This will protect the skin from burning, which is a precursor to skin problems to come. Thankfully, manufacturers have everything consumers need with regards to protection from the sun.

Use the product accordingly, following the manufacturer's directions. Very often, reapplication of the product will be necessary, when too much time passes, or if there is swimming or excessive sweating involved. The better the directions are followed, the safer people will be when exposed to harmful rays of the sun.

Certainly, it can take some getting used to. Most people don't reach for sunblock every time they step outdoors, but it's time to read think the way that people live. Always reach for the sunblock, but especially during peak hours, or if the UV Index is high. This is a reading that provides great information as to how dangerous the sun really is at a given time.

Manufacturers of these protective products have really come a long way, trying to respond to the needs of the everyday consumer. In the past, these lotions often left a greasy feeling behind, making people feel uneasy about using them regularly. Today, they are perfectly absorbed into the skin, and pleasantly scented to wear anywhere and anytime.




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