Sunburn Protection: The Best Tips
Do you love sunbathing? But would you like to avoid sunburn and enjoy a natural, beautiful tan? We have listed the best tips for your protection against sunburn and the harmful UV rays.
Protection against sunburn: 10 tips for optimal sun protection
- Define your skin type before sunbathing Do you have light or reddish hair? Are you prone to having a lot of birthmarks? Do you have light skin? Are you getting a tan and getting sunburned comparatively quickly? If you can answer yes to most of the questions, then you have sun-sensitive skin. In any case, use a high sun protection factor. Because: People with light skin can get sunburn after just 10 minutes.
The complete MBR Sun Care range can be found here. - Do not expose yourself to excessive sun rays. Avoid the midday heat. Did you know that it is better not to be by the pool at lunchtime? The water reflects the rays; these hit your body more intensely.
- Cover sensitive parts of the body like your scalp. You can cover your head with a hat or a scarf, for example. Remember, however, that very airy clothing can let some of the UV rays through. And: Protect your eyes with sunglasses that absorb UV rays.
- Sunscreen: Choose a (high) sunscreen that is appropriate for your skin type and the holiday region.
- Sun care: Always put some lotion on before going out in the sun. Did you aplly sun cream to your entire body before exposing yourself to the sun? Often the ears, feet or neck are not rubbed in.
- Apply the sunscreen generously – and at least 20 minutes before sunbathing.
- Repeat the sunscreen lotion regularly, especially after bathing, drying off and sweating. Attention: Post-creaming does not extend the time you spend in the sun. Only protection against harmful UV rays is maintained.
- Durability: Do not use the sun protection products from last year. And: never expose sunscreen products directly to the sun and protect them from dirt.
- Approach sunbathing calmly and relaxed . Your skin needs time to get used to the sun. Use a very high sun protection factor in the first few days of your vacation.
- After Sun: A moisturizer is recommended after sunbathing. And of course the golden rule also applies here: drink a lot!
Did you know that ...
- Children’s skin is ten times thinner than adult skin? For this reason, babies and toddlers must not be exposed to direct sunlight. In addition to clothing that protects the body from the sun, a high sun protection factor should also be observed. This should be at least SPF 25. However, we would recommend a significantly higher SPF around 50.
- the sunlight is most intense around noon? So definitely avoid the midday sun.
- a cloudy sky doesn’t protect you from the sun? Even with a completely cloudy sky, up to 40% of the UV rays penetrate.
- Men naturally have thicker, more resistant skin? Even so, they need to protect themselves from the sun and sunburn as much as women do.
- Water, ice, snow, light-colored sand or rocks that reflect solar radiation? The UV effect is increased by up to 80%. Foggy weather in the mountains increases the UV rays by up to 60%.