Daily Vox | Sun Safety Tips for Vacation: Enjoy the Sun Safely

Vacations are for fun, seeing new things, and often, enjoying the sunshine. But being safe in the sun is very important. It helps stop sunburn, keeps your skin looking young, and prevents long-term damage. This simple guide has easy sun safety tips to help you enjoy your vacation and keep your skin safe. Learn how to have safe fun in the sun so you can have great memories without getting hurt by the sun.

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Why Sun Safety Matters: The Simple Truth

Too much sun can hurt your skin. It’s important to know why sun protection is needed:

Sunburn: Too much sun makes your skin red and sore. It can even cause blisters. Bad sunburn can make you sick and ruin your vacation.
Skin Gets Old Too Fast: The sun can make your skin get wrinkles and spots sooner. Being safe in the sun helps keep your skin looking good.
Skin Problems: Too much sun can lead to serious skin problems later in life.
Eyes Can Get Hurt: The sun can also harm your eyes.
Body’s Defense Can Weaken: Too much sun can make it harder for your body to fight off sickness.

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Person with sunburn lines after wearing sunglasses.

Using sun protection helps stop these problems so you can have a better vacation.

Your Easy Sun Safety Plan for a Great Vacation

Here are simple sun safety tips to help you enjoy the sun and stay safe:

Put on Lots of Sunscreen: Use sunscreen that says “broad-spectrum” and has an SPF of 30 or higher. Put it all over your skin that will be in the sun. Do this 15 to 30 minutes before you go outside. Don’t forget your feet, the back of your neck, and your ears.
Put It On Again Often: Sunscreen stops working after a while, especially if you swim, sweat, or dry off with a towel. Put more on every two hours, or right after you’ve been in the water.

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Two older adults applying sunscreen to each other at the beach.

Find Shade: Try to stay out of direct sun, especially when the sun is strongest (usually from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Sit under umbrellas, trees, or anything that gives shade.
Wear Clothes That Cover You: Wear long sleeves, long pants, and hats with a wide brim. Darker clothes usually protect better than light clothes. Some clothes even say they have UPF to protect you from the sun.

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Wear Sunglasses: Make sure your sunglasses block almost all UVA and UVB rays.
Think About Where You Are: The sun is stronger higher up and when it bounces off water, sand, and snow. Be extra careful in these places. If you’re at the beaches in Florida (internal link to your Florida travel tips), remember the sun reflects off the sand and water.

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Check the Sun Level: Look at the UV index. If it’s high, be extra careful about protecting yourself.
Don’t Just Use Makeup: Some makeup has SPF, but it’s usually not enough. Put on regular sunscreen under your makeup.

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Drink Plenty of Water: Drinking water helps your skin and can stop you from getting too hot if you get a little too much sun. You might want to bring health supplements (internal link to your health supplements) like drink mixes with electrolytes, especially on hot days.
Be Extra Careful with Kids: Kids’ skin gets sun damage easier. Keep babies out of direct sun. For older kids, use hats, clothes, and sunscreen.

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Child with sunburn lines and sunscreen flower on back.

Enjoy Your Vacation More by Being Safe in the Sun

When you are safe in the sun, you can really enjoy your vacation. You won’t get painful sunburn, your skin will stay healthier, and you’ll lower your chances of skin problems later. This means you can focus on having fun and making great memories.

In Short: Be Smart About the Sun

Don’t let worries about the sun keep you inside on your vacation. If you follow these easy sun protection steps and have safe fun in the sun, you can enjoy the sunshine and have a wonderful trip. Remember to make sun safety a habit for good health.

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