Sweat it out: How regular exercise can benefit your skin

Protecting your skin from excessive sun exposure is one of the most crucial things you can do for your skincare. Your skin may be harmed by the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, which can result in early ageing, sunburns, and even skin cancer. Precautions must be taken in order to shield your skin from the sun's damaging rays. The skin may be harmed by too much sun exposure in a number of ways. UV radiation, which may result in sunburns, early ageing, and even skin cancer, is one of the primary culprits. UV radiation can also break down collagen and elastin, which are the fibers that give skin its firmness and elasticity. Wrinkles, age spots, and other ageing symptoms may result from this. Excessive sun exposure may also raise the chance of getting melasma, a disorder that results in discoloration of the skin on the face, as well as hyperpigmentation, in which the skin gets darker in certain regions. Moreover, contact to the sun may exacerbate pre-existing skin disorders like eczema or psoriasis and leave skin dry and flaky. It's important to protect your skin from excessive sun exposure by wearing sun protective clothing, applying sunscreen, and seeking shade during peak hours of the day.

Here are some tips on how to do just that:

1. Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 every day, even on cloudy or overcast days.

2. Seek shade during the sun's peak hours, which are typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

3. Wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, pants, and wide-brimmed hats to protect your skin from the sun's rays.

4. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and the skin around them from UV rays.

By following these tips, you can help protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays and reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer.

References:

1. "Sun Protection" by American Academy of Dermatology (2021)

2. "Sunscreen and Sun Safety" by Mayo Clinic (2021)