Ways to protect your skin during the holidays

The festive season is a time when people are on holiday and in the sun. Below are tips on how to survive the scorching heat and sun without getting sunburnt.

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Here a few ways to protect your skin against the sun this festive season:

• Avoid the sun between 10:00 and 16:00
• Apply sunscreen before going outdoors.
• Wear loose clothes and cover up as much as possible.
• Wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection.
• Wear the correct headgear.
• Stay hydrated.
• Keep children out of the sun.
• Sit in the shade and cool areas.
• Perform self-exams on your skin.
• Avoid tanning

Information obtained from:
IHS
Cancer.Net
Mayo Clinic

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