Most of us know sunscreen is critical for preserving skin health and we should wear it daily, rain or shine, to protect ourselves against harmful UV rays. However, sunscreen shouldn’t be your only line of defense against sun damage. Many people mistakenly think that slathering or spraying on a little sunscreen means they can stay in the sun all day, but that isn’t the case. Taking your chances with the sun can put you at risk for premature aging or even skin cancer, so being sun safe is essential! Below are some simple tips to help your family stay sun safe this summer and beyond.
Wear Sun Protective Clothing
Wearing any type of clothing that covers your skin is a step in the right direction; however, regular clothing won’t offer much protection. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a white T-shirt provides the equivalent of a UPF 5 rating. UV light can penetrate through the microscopic holes in the weaves of regular clothing or can travel directly through a light-colored shirt, leaving you vulnerable. However, wearing sun protection women’s clothing with a UPF rating of 50+ (the highest rating available) blocks 98% of the sun’s rays. Switching to sun protective clothing can reduce your risk significantly, making it a worthwhile investment for yourself and your family. The best part is you don’t have to sacrifice style to stay sun safe! There are tons of stylish options available for the whole family.
Wear Sun Safe Accessories and Swimwear
Hats and sunglasses are a stylish extension to sun protective clothing. Choose a hat with a wide brim that goes around your head and extends far enough to give you sufficient coverage. Choose hats with UPF 50+ ratings to ensure maximum protection. In addition to hats and glasses, when you head to the beach, pool or lake this summer, don’t forget about sun protective swimwear! Stylish sun safe swimwear not only provides UPF 50+, but the luxe fabric is quick drying to keep you comfortable.
Avoid Peak Sun Hours
One of the easiest ways to protect yourself against damaging sun exposure is avoiding peak sun hours. Peak sun hours vary depending on where you live but generally occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. That’s not to say you shouldn’t go outside during that time frame—but take extra caution and avoid sun exposure as much as possible. For example, wear your cover up dress for beach to the street for the ultimate summer style. The right UPF 50+ cover up dress looks like a fashionable summer dress and can be worn anywhere, from work to dinner to an upscale resort.
Finding Shade Isn’t Always Enough
Many people rely on umbrellas to protect them from the sun during a day at the beach, but shade doesn’t always offer the same protection as sunscreen or sun protective clothing! Even in the shade, you’re still exposed to some harmful UV rays. Of course, that’s not to say you can’t enjoy your view under your umbrella, and shade helps keep you cool and comfortable, but make sure you’re wearing sunscreen and UPF 50+ clothing in addition to ultimate sun safe protection this summer and beyond.
About Cabana Life
Founded by a young skin cancer survivor, Cabana Life has been on a mission to provide stylish sun safe solutions for over 15 years. Since then, Cabana Life has become a staple for sun protective options that take you from beach to street with ease. Their collection of UPF 50+ clothing offers a variety of sun essentials, including cover ups, tunics, activewear, swimsuits and more. Cabana Life knows that most people want to wear sun safe clothing that looks stylish and chic. That’s why the brand’s collections are full of unique prints that fuse classic nautical elements with vibrant colors, preppy patterns and flattering silhouettes you will actually want to wear.
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