Protecting Yourself from The Sun!

Hey beauties,

I think it's safe to say that SUMMER IS HERE! woohooo... Par-tay! Par-tay! The Winter Jackets come off along with the boots, scarfs, scarves, gloves and it all gets replaced with Tanktops, shorts, skirts, dresses, flipflops, sandals etc. How everyone's mood suddenly changes and becomes cheery, The Flowers, the Beach, the great outdoors and most of all the sun which comes out after all the winter blues and cold windy weather. aaah - Spring/Summers in the air! what a great Feeling.!

While being in the sun is glamorous and getting a good tan on, it's important to protect yourself from the harsh rays of the sun and be extra careful as it does a great amount of Skin Damage/Cancer/Pre-Mature Aging etc.

Dubai gets extremely hot during the summer and the temperatures reach upto a 50 + Degrees with humidity and wind. So, it's really not the best place to stay out all day at all. In-fact  the summers here are quite unbearable and sweaty  (to me at-least its very annoying). I can't go to the beach without enjoying the sea breeze and sweating profusely all at the same time. Even Evening time ain't that glamorous as it still stays hot if your out for more than 5 minutes. It's quite upsetting to say the least but nevertheless here are some tips to keep you safe:

1.) Drink Lots of Water. Sounds pretty simple but a lot of people don't really realise how dehydrated they get without drinking water. Atleast drinking 2 litres of water everyday all day is really important to  keep you from fainting and/or getting a stroke.

2.) Avoid the sun during 11am-3pm: The sun's rays are almost perpendicular to the earth during this time which means the rays are direct and harsh and since it contains harmful UV rays, it's easy for the skin to get cancer as well.

3.) Protect with Sunscreen:  Try using SPF no less than 25, on any part of the body that has been exposed (i.e. not covered with clothing). Wearing Shorts and tank tops is great, but make sure your covered with sunscreen lotion and keep re-applying every couple of hours. Trust me, getting sun-burnt is the last thing you want on your mind. Also, Helps with pre-mature aging so it's a plus!

I use VICHY Sunscreen 50+

4.) Wear Protective Clothing: Get a Hat, It's fashion forward and looks chic at the same time. This will help keep the sun out of your face. Wearing full sleeves and tights that are designed for summertime is also a good option to wear since its pretty hot and you don't want to feel gross. 

5.) Put a Tint on your Car: If your allowed in your country where you live, getting a tint on your car no less than 30 percent can help a great big deal. Puts the rays out of the sun out while your driving. You can also opt to wear cotton gloves while driving so that the color of your hands start to mismatch the rest of your body! yikes.

6.) Lastly, Wear Sunglasses: I can't stress how important wearing your glasses are. It's not only a great fashion statement but it helps protect your eyes as well. You don't need to splurge on sunglasses as they are many brands that do cheap glasses and offer protection from UVA/UVB. So, put it on every-time your in the sun. Helps with premature aging of the eyes and plus you don't have to squint !

Hope this helps all you Summer lovers out there!

Stay Safe! and Enjoy!

Fashionazzle...*