The June weather did not particularly indulge the Muscovites, but now it is finally warm, and the townspeople began to massively occupy the capital's beaches. Everyone wants a portion of the summer sun and a spectacular tan as a gift. But are we tanning right? How to enjoy the sun without becoming a hostage to your stereotypes - in the material of the portal Moscow 24.
Many are willing to give everything to tan faster and give the skin the color of chocolate with 90% cocoa. But in an attempt to look "the most rested" among their colleagues, Muscovites neglect the simple rules of protection from sunlight or use long-established, but false "folk methods for tanning." We offer to part with them once and for all.
So, what you DO NOT need to do in the sun:
1. Sunbathe until the state of "grilled chicken". Catching the first sunny days or going on vacation, many immediately try to get the maximum tan and are in the sun for several hours in a row.
Tip: It is important to dose your time in the sun. In the early days, it is better to limit yourself to several exits under the open sun - each for 15-20 minutes. It is also important to determine the type of skin. If it is white and pale, then you should use a sunscreen with a maximum protective level - from SPF 50 to SPF 70. Otherwise, SPF 30 is suitable.
2. Sunbathe in the water. Many people believe that being in the water gives the body a better tan. Indeed, water acts as a lens for the sun's rays, and the effect of the impact is amplified at times. But at the same time, the danger of getting burnt also increases. Plus, the water washes away the protective agents, leaving your skin alone with the sun.
Tip: sunbathe in the shade of the trees, because the leaves transmit ultraviolet light, so the tan will lie smoother. In addition, you will avoid eye irritation from bright sunlight.
3. Use a protective cream only on sunny days. There is a misconception that if there are clouds and clouds in the sky, then you don't need to use the cream. This is not true. Clouds transmit 80% of ultraviolet rays, and a person does not feel the burning of the sun, so the likelihood of burning out increases significantly.
Tip: Always use sunscreens on the beach and when you are outdoors for long periods of time, even if there are storm clouds overhead and there is no hope of light.
4. Use food and other non-medicinal products for skin burns. Whatever people use to prevent the effects of sunburn. Popular rumor came up with the idea of applying sour cream, butter and even yoghurts to the skin. Particularly courageous people try to lubricate the burns with a liquid that has already passed all the digestive stages of their body.
Tip: In case of sunburn, the first step is to apply a wet compress to the affected area. It can be a simple towel dipped in cool water. Then it is necessary to apply special anti-burn and wound healing agents, which are sold in a large assortment of any pharmacy. If blisters appear on the skin and dizziness begins, the temperature rises, an urgent need to consult a doctor.
5. Letting children frolic naked in the sun. Of course, a small dose of ultraviolet radiation is useful for babies and is often even prescribed by doctors. But the activity of the sun in summer is so high that it can easily harm your child. Recommendations for protecting children from the sun are given by Aleksey Bezymyanny, head of the emergency advisory ambulance department:
How to help a person with heatstroke? If you saw that a person became ill in the sun, he fainted, the first step is to isolate him from other people. After all, if there are a lot of people around, they can simply trample him. Next, you need to transfer the victim to the shade and help him to take a sitting position. Be sure to wear a hat on him and unbutton his shirt to make it easier for the person to breathe. If the victim is unconscious, it is necessary to turn him over to a recovery position (bend one knee and an arm at the elbow and lay him on his side), call an ambulance or a medical team on the beach.
By following simple rules, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from the negative effects of the sun. Then summer will bring you only pleasant emotions and a light bronze tan, and not a snake skin that will peel off for a long time.
Natalia Loskutnikova
