Sun Bathing - Precautions to take
Sun bathing isn’t exactly the healthiest thing a person can do. Sun bathing is when a person lies in direct sunshine for a long period of time. If you go to the beach, you are bound to see hundreds of individuals sun bathing. Many people enjoy and even become addicted to doing it because they enjoy the color that their skin becomes after being exposed to the ultraviolet rays. They get what is called a “tan” and in some cultures in the world, this is considered to be very beautiful. This tan occurs because while someone is sun bathing, their body produces vitamin D from the sunlight (ultraviolet rays). Tanning happens when there is an increase in the dark pigment inside the skin cells. It is an automatic response of being exposed to the sunshine, which is also why it eventually disappears over time.
There are many dangers of having constant exposure to the harmful rays, especially without sunscreen or sunblock. Too much exposure without any protection can not only cause dangerous sunburn, it can cause premature aging on your skin leaving you looking horrible with a “leather” like appearance to your skin. Have you ever seen photos of people like this? It’s not a pretty site. Most importantly though, it can lead to skin cancer. It is possible for individuals of all colors of skin to have adverse affects from sun bathing, especially babies and small children. It makes you wonder. Is there a such thing as safe sun bathing? When it all comes down to it, not really.
What are some precautions you can take while sun bathing? Here are some things to remember. Don’t be fooled if there are light clouds in the sky or if a breeze is blowing. Those rays are still shining through and you are still sun bathing 100%, which means you can still burn! You also should not be out between 11:00am and 3:00pm because these are when the sunshine rays are strongest and most harmful. You should always be using some kind of skin protection. Use a lotion or sunblock that is at least SPF 15 or higher and use it frequently.
Although it is popular, sun bathing is not healthy for you so if you plan on being exposed to the sunshine for a long period of time whether you’re on the beach or participating in an outdoor activity at home, always wear your sunscreen, apply it generously and add to it frequently. Other than the info on this page, there are many links to search for on the web with more information on this, so read them and read them carefully. Your skin and your health will thank you for it in the end!