LISTEN: What are some of the ways that we can protect ourselves from the sun this festive period
The good doctor informs us that there are ways to ensure that our skin gets healthy this summer.
It's often the case when the holiday season hits, people tend to lose some of the habits that they had already worked hard to build during the year.
So when it comes down to holidays, a lot of people then tend to forget about those necessary habits and just lose the importance of staying fit or staying health during the holidays.
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Darren Maule decided to help many KZN residents and citizens to try and find out what are some of the ways to which one can still preserve their skin during the festive period.
So he decided to talk to Dr. Bhavna Singh who is a Specialist Dermatologist treating all Skin, Hair and Nail Disorders.
Dr. Singh has an expertise on the matter as she provides both adult and Paediatric Medical Dermatology at The Medical Centre Busamed Gateway Private Hospital.
So Darren asked the Doc all about 9 and 1/2 ways to keep your skin looking the way it is without having the sun being damaged and here's what the good doctor had to say in this in-depth podcast.
Listen to Darren and the Dr. Bhavna Singh below:
According to Nivea, there are few people who would deny that feeling the sun on your face is one of life’s great pleasures.
However, without adequate protection this could leave you with an unwanted memento of your holidays.
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While signs of ageing are the signs of a life that we can't simply avoid...it's important to minimise sun damage not only for cosmetic reasons but because it can be harmful to your health.
The good news, is that you can enjoy the benefits of the sun without it leaving its mark on your face too severely.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are ways to protect yourself from the sunlight.
Here are some more useful tips that we should be using when the sun becomes a problem.
- Shade: You can reduce your risk of sun damage and skin cancer by staying in the shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter.
- Clothing: When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts, which can provide protection from UV rays.
- Hat: For the most protection, wear a hat that has a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck.
- Sunglasses: They protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure.
- Sunscreen: Put on broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of 15 or higher before you go outside.
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