{"id":7602,"date":"2019-07-01T06:52:56","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T10:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=7602"},"modified":"2019-08-15T10:09:40","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T14:09:40","slug":"tips-for-skin-protection-from-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=7602","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Skin Protection From The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-opt-id=1858175641  fetchpriority=\"high\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7647\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcmmqmgggev.i.optimole.com\/w:221\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.willclower.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UV-on-skin-infographic-221x300.jpg?resize=221%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Effect of UV rays on skin, infographic\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcmmqmgggev.i.optimole.com\/w:221\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UV-on-skin-infographic.jpg 221w, https:\/\/mlcmmqmgggev.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UV-on-skin-infographic.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcmmqmgggev.i.optimole.com\/w:756\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UV-on-skin-infographic.jpg 756w, https:\/\/mlcmmqmgggev.i.optimole.com\/w:880\/h:1192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UV-on-skin-infographic.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/>Sunlight may feel wonderful on your skin, but too much exposure to the UV rays can encourage skin cancers.\u00a0In fact, the World Health Organization explains that up to 2 to 3 million people globally now have non-melanoma skin cancer (which is the less aggressive form), and approximately 132,000 now have the more aggressive melanoma form.<\/p>\n<p>Research also indicates that extended sun exposure can contribute to cataracts &#8212; an eye condition that causes cloudy and blurred vision.\u00a0Review and implement these tips to aid in the prevention of cancer and cataracts.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of time you can safely spend in the sun depends on many factors: the season, the altitude, and the tone of your skin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>During summer months, when you are closer to the equator, and at higher altitudes the sun&#8217;s rays move through less atmosphere, making it more likely that they can damage your skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>That said, a good rule of thumb is to prevent your skin from getting a sunburn.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>If you feel that you will be exposed to the sun long enough for your skin type to burn, wear sunscreen, hats, and sleeves.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses that block UV radiation from the sun.<\/li>\n<li>When considering sun screen &#8212; how much to apply, what strength, and for how long, it&#8217;s best to start more liberal in your use to avoid burns and the skin damage it can cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be particularly aware of the potential for sun damage to your skin during the summer months, and at higher latitudes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunlight may feel wonderful on your skin, but too much exposure to the UV rays can encourage skin cancers.\u00a0In fact, the World Health Organization explains that up to 2 to &hellip; 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