Here comes the sun...

Last post we briefly discussed Coola Suncare and now we are going to expand on that theme. This weekend is Memorial Day. That typically means a weekend filled with fun and perhaps the first visit to the beach of the summer. While it is recommended that we all get 15 minutes of sun a day, that doesn't mean that we should leave our skin defenseless. Our skin is precious and every minute out in the sun can mean that we may have a visit to the dermatologist in the future.  While many of us believe that breast cancer is the number one form of cancer in America, it is actually skin cancer, when caught early it can quickly be taken care of in an outpatient surgery. However like most doctors visits the best thing to do is do as much preventative work as possible. 

Tips for protecting your skin this weekend: 

Sunblock- put this on before you leave your house. Most sunblocks need 20-30 minutes on your skin to be absorbed properly.

Sunblock again every two hours- sunblock and sunscreen only lasts so long, if you have done a lot of sweating you may wish to reapply earlier. 

Drink extra water- most people are dehydrated and this plays heck with your skin. Be nice and drink extra water while you play so that your skin stays hydrated from the inside out.

Wear a hat or scarf to protect your more delicate skin.

Don't forget to take care of your scalp. Parts and thinning areas should also have sunscreen applied. 

What if I already have a burn?

Moisturizer it- aloe, after sun products, and moisturizers should all be applied to the affected areas. If you end up with blisters you should be careful with the area and possibly schedule an appointment with your doctor. 

Drink extra water- yep we did already discuss this but it applies. The thinner your blood is the easier it will be for it to get to the affected areas. Limit alcohol as it can dehydrate you.  

And now the lecture will end. And now remember for this weekend a few wise words.