The best way to protect yourself from the sun

Dr. Lawrence J. Green, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine, recommends dressing and hating as much as possible and using creams. Broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher for any exposed skin.

“If you’re going to be in the water for a while or sweating, reapply the cream every few hours. Use an umbrella when you can so you don’t get in the direct sun,” says Green.

Green also recommends using a cream or lotion sunscreen rather than a spray.

“When you use the spray, most of it goes in the air, not on the skin,” explains Dr. Lawrence J. Green. “So you have less protection than you think.”

Also according to Dr. Lawrence J. Green, they can also leave you with an uneven layer of protection if you don’t apply them completely.

Susan Massick, a board-certified dermatologist at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says that staying out of the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., is the way to go. best to protect yourself. However, she adds: “Sunscreen is an easy, convenient and effective way to protect your skin from the sun.”

Dr. Susan Massick recommends applying them 20 minutes before you go out for best results.

“Apply liberally – don’t be stingy – an amount equivalent to one to two Ping-Pong balls on sun-exposed areas,” she says. “Don’t forget sensitive areas like the face, ears, nape, feet, or hard-to-reach places like your back.”

Dr. Susan Massick further suggests that you should buy sunscreen every season from the time they expire. Massick also points to UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) clothing and UPF swimwear as a good way to protect yourself. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, UPF 50 clothing can block 98% of the sun’s harmful radiation.

Finally, Dr. Susan Massick recommends wearing a full helmet and investing in a pair of high-quality sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB protection.

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