How to Protect from The Sun When Summer Arrives

It's summertime, so it's time to be seduced by the sun, heat and the sea breeze. But to fully enjoy the happiest season of the year, we should take all necessary precautions against the harmful effects of sunlight on our skin.


If you are sunbathing and you face a cloudy day, do not let your guard down, because the sun is able to pass it and can even act as a magnifying glass.

Another important point to consider is the location of the world where you are, because the sun's rays do not fall in Europe as in the Caribbean, so if you decide on a tropical destination or live in it, you protect more, the same way if you're at high altitude or in a very white sand beach and crystal clear water.

Finally, analyze your skin if you notice the stains on the hands and neck, increases the sun protection factor that you were using and consult a dermatologist.

Our eyes may be affected by sunlight. Protect them with good sunglasses that will prevent glare while protecting your eyes from blemishes and premature aging.

About sunscreens, we know that the chemical filters act scattering and reflecting light from reaching the skin, while the physical is absorbed.

However, factors such as time, altitude, clouds or even be surrounded by surfaces such as sand, water or glass buildings, affecting the ability of sunscreen to defend yourself from the sun, why not others have varying degrees SPF to protect according to the occasion. Although always passionat is better to start the first exposure to the sun using a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) medium or medium-high heat.