Protecting your skin this summer is very important. The temperatures can get very crazy, especially here in the desert, which is why wearing sunscreen and appropriate clothing matters.
The sun’s exposure can damage your skin due to its ultraviolet radiation. Too much exposure to the sun without sunscreen can lead to sunburns, wrinkles, and increase your risk of getting skin cancer. Over 90% of skin cancers are caused by the sun.
You can protect your skin by wearing sunscreen, SPF 50 ( Sun Protection Factor) is found to protect your skin more than any other sunscreen due to it having slightly more UVB protection (Ultraviolet B radiation).
The top 3 picks for sunscreens are
- Thrive Bodyshield SPF 50. It is on the pricey side, costing about 30 dollars. It is said to be one of the best reef-safe sunscreens by the New York Times.
- Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50, it is a chemical sunscreen that has the feel of lotion, it has a scent, but not an overpowering sunscreen scent. It retails for the cost of 20 dollars.
- Last but not least is Equate Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Value Size SPF 50, if you are looking for a cheaper option, it costs about 12 dollars. It rubs in nicely and is transparent, a deal breaker may be that it has a prominent sunscreen scent.
“Usually I like to use sunscreen and I make sure to wear shorts to let my skin breathe a bit so I don’t get overheated in the sun.. I kinda don’t really care about what sunscreen I use, just whatever I have…” Freshman, Emily Martinez
Did you know that wearing darker colors, such as black or blue can also contribute to getting sunburnt? Darker colors absorb more UV rays than lighter colors like white or pastels. Meaning, darker colors absorb more heat than lighter colors. Stay safe under the sun Sultans!
