Sun Protection

Sun protection is an issue that is extremely important for skin health. Exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause a variety of skin problems, including sunburn, signs of premature aging, skin cancer, and pigmentation issues. Sun protection includes the measures to be taken to protect your skin from these negative effects and protect your skin health.

Here are the important steps for sun protection:

1. Use of Sunscreen: Sunscreen is one of the most important protectors to protect your skin from UV rays. Broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreens should be preferred. Sunscreens that contain high SPF (Sun Protection Factor, at least 30 SPF) and are water resistant should be preferred. Sunscreen should be applied regularly every 3 hours and at least 15-30 minutes before sun exposure.

2. Protection with Clothing: It is important to wear protective clothing when going out in the sun. Long-sleeved, light and dark colored clothes should be preferred. It is also important to protect the face, neck and eyes by using wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

3. Staying in Shady Areas: It is important to stay in shaded areas as much as possible during the hours when the sun is most intense (usually between 10.00-16.00). During these hours when the sun is upright, UV rays are stronger and can cause more damage to your skin.

4. Sun Protective Clothing: It is important to use UV protective clothing, especially in environments exposed to the sun, such as the beach or pool. UV protective swimwear, shorts, hats and goggles are an effective option to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

5. Regular Check: It is important to have regular skin check.

Sun protection should be applied year-round, not just during the summer months. Sun rays can damage skin, even on cloudy days, so it's important to always take sun protection measures. It is recommended that you make sun protection habits a part of your life to reduce the risk of skin cancer and protect skin health.