Introduction
Experience the warmth of sun-kissed skin, where the golden glow of the sun’s embrace brings out your inner radiance. Feel the gentle caress of sunlight energising your spirit, leaving you with a natural, effortless beauty. Sun kissed skin is more than a look it’s a feeling of warmth, freedom and a connection to nature, capturing the essence of summer in every touch.
Camping is one of the best activities that we can choose to do if we want to be on the outdoors outside of the compound without the company of anybody. But as much as always enjoying the warm sun’s rays and taking part in fun activities, it can be destructive to our skin if not well protected. Moderate amount of sun is healthy as it makes vitamin D but excessive exposure to sunlight can cause skin to wrinkle and put them at risk of skin cancer.
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Well then, how can we love camping and outdoor dining and getting that healthy sun tan at the same time? Read on for 5 easy tips.
Tip 1: Used Base the Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Liberally
Great advice is to put on plenty of sunscreen and to do this with regular frequency as well. Carefully choosing the right sun-kissed skin should be made with a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. It is best used around 30 minutes before you go out since it forms a protective layer on the skin.
Rather use a liberal quantity most people use only ¼ – ½ the amount recommended. Use one teaspoon or roughly one shot glass on your body area and reapply it after 2 hour intervals. Wear again as soon as your sweaty or swim even if it’s a water proof type of formula. They points that are usually not easily reached in the washing process such as ears, back of the neck, top of the feet etc.
Tip 2: Seek Shade Strategically
Though some people like sunbathing, expose yourself minimally during the brightest period between 10 am and 4 pm. This shaded time is best used for reading, playing board games or cards, eating a meal or taking a nap in your tent or hammock. 15 minutes in the shade will restore the Vitamin E that your skin loses after prolonged sun exposure.
Tip 3: Cover Up Completely
People forget that UV radiation is not just absorbed through the skin but also by materials in the form of light or water absorption. When packing clothes for camp, pick fabrics that have a compact texture and are coloured dark rather than light shades of pink, blue and that allow more rays to come through.
Wherever possible individuals should wear full coverage shirts, with collar and or full pants. There are also what is known as UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) clothing for containing the protection of the sun. Not a fan of skirts or dresses and want to keep covered? Then wear leggings or shorts underneath for a sort of a cover.
Remember to use an umbrella and a sun hat in particular to protect your face, neck and the area around in charged up situations with both natural and reflected light overhead. If one wears a cap, one must either put on sunscreen or use flap coverings over sensitive areas of the ears. Sunglasses are also required to avoid the drastic effects due to the early aging of the skin around our eyes.
Tip 4: Incorporate Foods That Are Good For Your skin and Vitamin C In Your Diets
As if we take energy, to practice games it is advisable to take energy to help sustain our skin in case of any attacks during the camping events due to sun exposure. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and sometimes K such as, broccoli sprout , berries, tomatoes, carrots and mango among others, take plenty of water and healthy drinks like green tea and natural fruit juices.
For example, on the morning of a trip on a sunny day, get your dose of Vitamin D in the form of eggs, dairy and mushrooms to get maximum protection. Other nutrients called essential fatty acids, derived from nut, seeds, fish and healthy oils also assists in strengthening cell walls for protection from UV rays while maintaining skin elasticity. Reduce on sugary products and alcohol which are bad for skin and can easily dehydrate us when exposed to hot sunshine.
Tip 5 – Limit your exposure to the sun
Most protective measures cut across all needs but your skin tone and sensitivity are still used to determine safe sunbathing times. Those who have light, freckled or sensitive skin that only burns with redness should limit direct sun exposure to shorter periods than those with olive or dark skin that protects itself with tan. You want that good ‘glow’ rather than being red, angry shelled lobster.
For the lighter skin, begin with 15-30 minutes per day gradually increasing to a few hours at least during the week. Allow darker skin complexed individuals to spend slightly much time than what the book suggest for safe sunning. So, when in any doubt, just reapply sunscreen or better still, get under an umbrella. It is also important to note that an individual’s personal history of sunburns, skin diseases or taking certain medications will also reduce damage thresholds so be even more careful.
Conclusion
With these handy, practical tips on the best ways to camping safely in the sun, one can get enough of this natural radiant healthy sun without derailing the skin. Wearing the appropriate attire, protection, adequate water intake and avoiding prime hours turn everyday into a packed day with seaside treks, some water activities and evenings spent singing around the bonfire all without having to dread the next morning due to sunburns we got during the day.
Therefore prepare and stride out confidently for your most exciting al fresco encounter yet all the while do it in skin health. The only drawback of that is the stunning sunset that is usually shot at such a location, don’t forget the sunscreen though! Swim and splash safely kids, campers and bon voyage!
