We know exactly how it feels like to love summer but hate the sun. It’s the season of showing off your skin’s glow and going on brand new adventures. But most summer grinds require prolonged exposure to our frenemy: The Sun.
But there’s no need to ditch all the fun you can have this season. We know all right things to wear and do while you’re out and about under the summer sun. Read on to know how you can be sun-proof this summer!
Hair Protection
Did you know that your hair is more prone to sun damage than your skin? Keep your hair protected with caps and hats, and use products that provide not only protection but repair from whatever damage the sun may cause.
Eye Protection
Getting the perfect pair of sunglasses can be a challenge. From choosing the right shape to its features. In choosing, take note that darker lenses don’t necessarily mean they offer better UV protection. It’s all about the composition and not the shade.
Skin Protection
Sun-Proof Clothing
Not everyone likes to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. So it’s best to wear clothes that provide UV protection even when the effects of your sunscreen wear out. Tightly woven clothes like denims have high UPF (UV Protection Factor). Lightweight fabrics with UV protection can be a bit of a splurge but definitely one that’s worth it.
Sunscreens
Not all sunscreens are created equal. Some can provide you sun protection but leave you with a sticky feeling on the skin. And that can be such a downer during a supposedly worry-free vacay.
Sunscreens like Banana Boat’s Dry Balance sunscreen lotion and mist with SPF 50 will be your best friend this summer. It’s water-resistant and stays on in seven conditions: sun, pool water, ocean water, wind, sweat, sand, and even the scorching heat.
The best part is that it leaves you with a matte-finish giving off that non-sticky feeling that will make you enjoy all the adventure that awaits you this season.
Frequently Asked Questions
MEGA’s guide to summer sun protection covers four areas: hair, with caps, hats and products that protect and repair; eyes, with sunglasses; skin, through sun-proof clothing; and sunscreen. It frames the advice as a way to enjoy summer activities without giving up time outdoors.
MEGA says hair is more prone to sun damage than skin, and recommends caps and hats plus products that provide both protection and repair. The claim comes from MEGA’s guide on staying sun-proof, which pairs hair protection with eye, clothing and sunscreen tips.
No. MEGA says darker lenses do not necessarily offer better UV protection when choosing sunglasses. It says protection depends on the lens composition rather than the shade, and notes that finding the right pair involves choosing the right shape and features.
MEGA says tightly woven clothes such as denim have high UPF, or UV Protection Factor, and can provide protection after sunscreen wears off. It adds that lightweight fabrics with UV protection can be a splurge but are worth it, since not everyone wants to reapply sunscreen every two hours.
MEGA recommends Banana Boat’s Dry Balance sunscreen lotion and mist with SPF 50, which it describes as water-resistant and staying on in seven conditions: sun, pool water, ocean water, wind, sweat, sand and heat. MEGA also says it leaves a matte, non-sticky finish.
