Vacation is a time to relax and enjoy yourself, but it’s important to remember to protect your skin from the sun. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips on how to protect your skin from the sun while on vacation. We’ll also talk about the different types of clothing that offer sun protection, as well as the best sunscreen available. So pack your sunscreen, hat, umbrella and enjoy your vacation!
UVA vs UVB
Sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight damage the DNA in our skin cells. This damage can lead to skin cancer. There are two types of UV rays: UVA and UVB. UVA rays are the main cause of premature aging, while UVB rays are the main cause of sunburn. Both types of UV rays can cause skin cancer.
SPF vs UPF
When choosing a sunscreen or sun protective clothing, it’s important to understand the difference between SPF and UPF. SPF, or sun protection factor, is a measure of how well a sunscreen protects against UVB rays. UPF, or ultraviolet protection factor, is a measure of how well a sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
The best sunscreen is one that has an SPF of 30 or higher and a UPF of 50 or higher. It should also be water-resistant and contain ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. The best clothing has a UPF of 30 or higher.
Clothing to Protect Your Skin
You can protect your skin from the sun by wearing clothing that covers your skin, wearing a hat, and using sunscreen. Clothing that covers your skin helps to protect you from the sun’s UV rays. Wearing a hat helps to protect your face, head, and neck. But any old hat won’t do. You need one designed to protect you from the sun’s rays.
Soothfeel SPF Lightweight Hoodie
Travel Sized Sun Umbrellas
Sun umbrellas are great for several reasons. If you wind up spending more time out you have virtually full sun coverage plus a backup for rain. And if you happen to be with a group of people, you can share your umbrella and still have some sun protection.
Reef Safe Sunscreen
There are many different types of sunscreen available. But not all sunscreens are created equal. You want a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher and protects against both UVA and UVB rays. You also want a sunscreen that protects the reefs best reef safe sunscreens contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These are the top rated sunscreens in 2022:
Hats for Travel
Lack of Color Women’s Palma Wide Boater Hat
Lack of Color Wide Brimmed Canvas Bucket Hat
Sun Safe Accessories
Wear Sunscreen Everyday
It’s important to wear sunscreen every day, even when it’s cloudy. Ultraviolet rays can penetrate clouds, so you can still get sun exposure on a cloudy day. It’s also important to reapply sunscreen every two hours, or more often if you’re sweating or swimming. It’s even important to wear sunscreen indoors.
Traveling is an easy time to forget the stressors of daily life but it’s also an easy way to forget to take care of your skin. Follow the tips in this blog post and you’ll be sure to enjoy your vacation while keeping your skin healthy and happy.
If all else fails, you can just get this giant sun hat!
What are some of your favorite sun protection tips? Share them in the comments below! And don’t forget to pack your sunscreen!
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25 Responses
Thanks for the great article! I was not aware of UPF ratings on sunscreen. Great to know. Thank you
I found the article on reef safe sunscreen very informative.
Thanks for the informative article I was able to learn a few new things .
Love the giant sunhat! I never knew about reef safe sunscreen. Thanks for the information and the chance to win!
great tips – especially when visiting tropical destinations
As I get older I use sunscreen all the time and really have to look at the labels as there are so many different ones out there.
I like the sun brella idea
Gotta wear it every day!
Thanks for this info on protecting your skin.
Helpful info and tip. Thank you.
Yup, like Patricia, I didn’t know about UPF.
My best Sun Protection Tip is to wear sunscreen every day even on cloudy days.
I never knew what UPF was before! This is so helpful, thank you.
Thanks for the information. I am heading to the Galapagos in the fall and need some reef sunscreen. Your article has given me the info I need.
need to get a better hat with a wide brim
I need to be better at putting on sunscreen.
Interesting information on sunscreen
My whole family is very fair skinned. I am always looking for new tips/products to protect our skin while having fun in the sun!
Thanks for this information, my family and myself have skin that easily burns in the sun so this is great!
Um, I want the giant sun hat! Love sun protection clothes too, always feels like such a life hack.
Great information!
Thoughtful article. I learned a lot from it.
Great reminders about sun and skin care
Giant sun hat, haha! love it!
Good information. Thanks for the tips!