Tips For Going Out Open In Sun

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Safety Measures

Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m.
Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty.
Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, and porous cotton clothes. Use protective goggles, umbrella/hat, shoes or chappals

while going out in sun.

Avoid strenuous activities when the outside temperature is high.
Avoid working outside between 12 noon and 3 p.m.
While travelling, carry water with you.
Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrates the body.
Avoid high-protein food.
If you work outside, use a hat or an umbrella and also use a damp cloth on your head, neck, face and limbs.
Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
If you feel faint or ill, see a doctor immediately.
Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc. which helps to re-hydrate the body.
Use fans, damp clothing and take bath in cold water frequently.
Have a facial massage once a month all over your face.
Put a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on your skin 15 to 30 minutes before going outside.
Rub the sunscreen evenly on all uncovered skin. Be sure to put it on your eyelids, lips, nose, ears, neck, hands and feet.
If you do not have much hair, put hat/scarf on the top of your head.
Do not get a sunscreen in your eyes. It can sting.
Once in a while, put on more sunscreen while you’re in the sun. Read the label to see how often to put it on.
Do not use a sunscreen on babies under 6 months old.
On children older than 6 months, use a sunscreen every time they go out.

Clothing which protects the skin from exposure to ultraviolet light helps in preventing the development of skin cancer.The clothes you wear play a vital role in protecting your body against ultravoilet rays. So you must be really careful about the type of clothes you wear before going out in the sun.
All clothes keep you safe from the sun. Sun protection factors (SPF) can be found in any kind of fabric.
Try wearing light colored cotton clothes when going out in the sun.
On the beach always sit under the beach umbrella Wear a hat or scarf while going out in the sun.
Try to wear full sleeved clothes. They are helpful in protecting your arms from exposure to ultra violet rays.
Never forget to use creams and lotions containing sunscreens on face, arms, neck and other exposed parts of the body while going out in sun.
In desert areas like Arab countries, people still wear long gowns, turbans and scarf that cover the entire body.

The most important risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to intense ultraviolet light.
Dark color clothes tend to absorb more sun rays as compared to light colored clothes.
People at risk are those who have come from a cooler climate to a hot climate.

Be sure to follow the seven steps to safer sunning especially if you answer yes to any of these questions.
Do you have pale white skin?
Do you have blonde, red or light brown hair?
Were you ever treated for skin cancer?
Has a family member ever had skin cancer?
Do you have an illness? If so, ask your doctor about extra care.
Do you take medicines? If so, ask your doctor about extra care.
Give babies and children extra care in the sun.