The Bath Body Terminal: Tips for Staying Safe in the Sun The Bath Body Terminal

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Friday, May 11, 2007

It's almost summertime! What are you doing to protect your skin? Sunlight, although beneficial to a certain degree, can be harmful to the skin because of its UV rays.

Follow these Bath Body Junky suggestions for fun in the sun this summer without the awful sunburns:

Use Plenty of Sunscreen

It's best to avoid the sun at its peak hours, usually from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., but if you do choose to be in the sun, know that sun block will keep your skin in tip-top shape because it blocks UV rays from penetrating through and inflicting damage. Generally, the higher the SPF (sun protection factor), the better. A sun block with an SPF of 40 will protect you for a longer period of time than one with an SPF of 15.

Wear Protective Clothing

In the summertime, it's best to wear white clothing that reflects the sun, rather than black or dark clothing that absorbs it. Hats or visors can protect your sensitive face from sun damage. And sunglasses will do the same for your eyes.

Nourish Your Skin to Prevent Sun Damage

Did you know certain natural ingredients, like green tea and aloe, are able to block UV rays from harming the skin as well as soothe skin that has suffered from sun burns. That's one reason Bath Body Junky(www.bathbodyjunky.com) offers Green Tea & Aloe Shower Gel and Green Tea & Aloe Body Butter from Asquith & Somerset of England.

Bear these tips in mind and you can look forward to a fun, skin-healthy summer. Keep reading the Bath Body Junky (www.bathbodyjunky.com) blog for more useful tips on natural skin care.

by: The Bath Body Terminal