Sun Safety Tips for Outdoor Fun

Whether you’re barbecuing, attending a family reunion, at an amusement park, pool, beach, or outside of your homes for sale Mesquite, NV, there’s nothing like having fun in the sun. While you’re enjoying outdoor fun it’s important to keep safe from the sun. Ence Homes offers these six sun safety tips for outdoor fun.Sunscreen – Sunscreen’s a necessity year round if you’re on land, in the water and for all pigmentations.  Select a sunscreen with a SPF (sun protection factor) of 30+. Stick to sunscreens that contain zinc, titanium, Mexoryl SX and avodenzone because they help protect the skin and never purchase ones containing insect repellent. Apply sunscreen after applying skincare products. Put it on at least 30 minutes before heading out in the sun and reapply it every few hours even if it’s waterproof.

Plan and play around the sun – Avoid direct sun contact during the sun’s peak hours between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Concrete around pools, water and sand reflect the sun’s rays and can reach shaded areas. Find or create a shaded area on your homes for sale Mesquite, NV property or wherever you’re at if you must be outdoors no matter the time of day.

Infants – Infants skin is thin and their melanin’s still developing causing them to burn easily. Don’t apply sunscreen to a baby under six months but try to find a shaded area or clothe them in protective wear if the sun is unavoidable.

Clothing – Wear long sleeved shirts and pants and wide-brimmed hats even if you’re outdoors playing at home.

Sunglasses – Sunglasses aren’t just for making a fashion statement but also for protecting your eyes from the suns UV radiation. Wearing shades is key even if you’re just outside in your homes for sale Mesquite, NV yard. Purchase sunglasses that have total UV protection and avoid toy sunglasses because they don’t protect your eyes fully but just shade them.

Medications – Some medications intensify sensitivity to the sun. Check your prescriptions or consult your doctor to see it’s safe or if you have to avoid being out in the sun.