How to Protect Yourself from UV Rays Without Sunscreen?

From increasing your vitamin D levels to improving your mood, sunlight can improve your health in many ways. However, unprotected sun exposure can be unhealthy. The sun produces harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can cause problems such as sunburn and sun poisoning. It can also cause other side effects, such as premature aging, skin cancer, and eye damage. And it’s not just the sun. Artificial UV sources such as solariums are also harmful.

A daily sunscreen goes a long way in protecting you from UV rays. But there are other ways to protect yourself. Read on for helpful skin protection strategies that will come in handy on your next beach vacation or other outdoor activity.

Everyone knows that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation increases the risk of developing skin cancer, but most will never properly protect themselves when outdoors being active under the sun. UV rays are the main cause of sun-damaged skin. By harming the skin’s cellular DNA, excessive UV radiation encourages genetic mutations that can lead to skin cancer.

It’s not only the sunbathers who are at risk of developing skin cancer. We may be exposed to high levels of UV every second that we are outdoors, no matter the activity. Even light sun exposure adds up over time and increases the chance of health concerns in the future.

Although the sun’s heat is at its hottest in Summer, it’s not the only season to worry about for strong UV presence – even on cloudy, cold days where you might feel protected from the sun,  harmful rays are still present even if it doesn’t appear to be. Proper protection is essential throughout all seasons.

But how do we shield ourselves from this ever-present radiation?

During outdoor activities, sunscreen alone isn’t able to block all UV rays. Sunscreen is only effective for around two hours, after which it needs to be generously reapplied. This can be inconvenient when in the middle of an activity, competition, or task: you may be unable to reapply sunscreen on your skin in time or simply forget to do it again at all. Facial skin is also too delicate and sensitive for large amounts of sunscreen and many people do not enjoy the thick, sticky feeling of wearing it on their skin.

1. Cover yourself with cooling neck gaiter or face covering mask and a hat

You can protect yourself from UVA and UVB rays by covering your skin with protective clothing, face covering and a hat. However, certain garments offer more protection than others. You can look for clothing items with a UV Protection Factor (UPF), which indicates how well the fabric protects your skin from UV rays. For example, A UPF 50 shirt blocks approximately 98% of the sun’s UV rays. The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF) requires a UPF of 30 or higher to award the seal of recommendation for effective sun protection.

However, your clothing doesn’t have to have an SCF rating to provide sun protection. The degree of protection your clothing provides depends on several factors, including:

Colour:
Fabric color is one of the most important factors in determining UV protection. Also, research shows that dark colors such as blue and red block sunlight better than lighter colors. This is because it absorbs more UV rays. material:

Clothing made from tightly woven fabrics such as denim, wool, and polyester are less likely to transmit UV rays than light, loosely woven fabrics such as unbleached cotton or mesh. You can test the clothes by holding them up to the light. If the fabric is see-through, it may not provide enough protection.

Style:
It helps to cover the skin as much as possible. This can be done with certain styles of clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, long pants or skirts. fit:

Loose clothing can reduce sun exposure. Because tight clothing can stretch or tear, allowing more UV rays to reach your skin.Wet clothing is also less protective. So don’t forget to change your clothes when you disembark if you plan to explore the pools or the ocean.

NAROO sports masks are ideal for defending your most delicate skin and eliminating health risks in the future. Our masks simultaneously provide complete coverage and allow for easy breathing and comfort in any environment, so that you can forget the fear and focus on the fun.