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July marks UV Safety Month! This month is a crucial time to raise awareness about the invisible yet powerful ultraviolet radiation that surrounds us daily. While summer brings nicer and longer days, it also delivers the most intense UV exposure. Making this the perfect moment to examine our sun protection habits. Whether you are planning beach vacations, backyard barbecues or simply community to work, the choices you make this month about sun protection can have lasting impacts on your health and appearance for years to come.
There are health issues that can arise if you spend too much unprotected time in the sun. The health risk associated with UV exposure extends far beyond the temporary discomfort of a sunburn. Prolonged exposure to UV can increase your risk of developing skin cancer as well as premature again. Your eyes are also vulnerable to UV exposure which can contribute to eye damage. These effects mean that the sun damage you accumulate today continues working against your health for decades, making consistent protection essential rather than optional.
Luckily, there are effective UV protection options that will not require you to stay all summer indoors. It requires you to have consistent simple habits that can easily become part of your daily routine. Start your day off right by applying sunscreen with a high SPF to your exposed skin for about 15-30 minutes before heading outside. You should ideally reapply every two hours or just after sweating or swimming. During the height of the day, when the sun’s rays are the strongest, you should seek shade. Do not forget to wear sunglasses that block UV rays to shield your eyes. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can penetrate through the clouds so make sure to wear sun protection year-round rather than just in the summer.
UV Safety Month is a reminder to protect yourself from the UV rays. It is one of the simplest and most impactful investments you can make for your long-term health and well-being. The steps outlined from daily sunscreen to seeking shade and wearing protective eyewear may seem small but will help create a shield against skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage that can affect you for the rest of your life. This July, challenge yourself to make UV protection as automatic as buckling your seatbelt. Your future self with thank you let UV Safety Month be the beginning of lifelong commitment to protecting the skin you are in.
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Written by Emily Bannerman