6 Tips for Sun Safety

ByJanel
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Living in Arizona, we have sunny skies nearly every day of the year. It’s a blessing but also somewhat a curse. We love the bright sunny skies that uplift our mood and let us enjoy the outdoors, but it also means we have to be careful of being safe in the sun. Here are 6 tips for sun safety to help you prepare to enjoy your time outdoors more freely.

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6 Tips for Sun Safety

Tips for Sun Safety



1. Seek the Shade – When you are enjoying the outdoors, take refuge in the shade. The shade will drop the temperature a few degrees and keep you from overheating as quickly.

2. Cover Up – Don’t be afraid to wear clothing out in the sun. Even a thin long sleeve shirt can help to protect your skin. Or, look for a rash guard with built in UV protection when you are playing all day at the beach or water park.

3. Know When UV Rays are Present – Being aware of when harmful UV rays are present is a big deal! Did you know you can still have UV rays present while in the shade or on cloudy and overcast days? Don’t be fooled into thinking only direct sunlight on your skin can cause harm. Blue Lizard Sunscreen has an ingenious bottle design that changes colors whenever harmful UV rays are present so you know, without a doubt, if you need to take precautions.

Sun Safety

4. Plan Your Schedule Wisely – When possible, choose to play outdoors in the morning or late afternoon hours, rather than right at high noon when the sun is directly overhead. Temperatures will be cooler and you’ll have better access to shade.

5. Stay Hydrated – Being out in the sun can easily make you dehydrated. A keep to being safe outdoors is having a water bottle full and ready when you head outside to keep you hydrated. You’ll feel better and the water will help keep you cool.

6. Use Sunblock – Don’t go without sunblock. It might feel like a pain when you are applying the sunblock, but keep in mind it just takes a minute to apply and will be protecting your body’s largest organ – your skin! Blue Lizard Sunscreen offers clinically proven, broad UV coverage to keep you safe.

Safe in the Sun

Give Blue Lizard Sunscreen a try yourself! Just toss a bottle in your purse and if you’re ever wondering if you may need sunblock to protect your skin, the bottle can help you decide by simply exposing it to the natural light and seeing if the bottle changes colors.

You can find Blue Lizard Sunscreen in a few different formulas including Sport, Face, Sensitive and Baby to fit your individual needs. Their sensitive formula is chemical-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free and is doctor, dermatologist, and pharmacist recommended! Their sunscreen is water-resistant and has a SPF 30+ formulation.


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  2. I stay safe in the sun by making sure we all use sunscreen and also wearing hats.

  5. I apply sunscreen frequently, stay in the shade whenever possible, and stay hydrated by drinking water.

  7. We try to stay out of the sun during the main part of the afternoon, and of course wear sunscreen!

  9. Igf I HAVE to be out I wear white long sleeve summer shirt, hat and baby sunblock!

  10. I stay safe in the sun by applying sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside and reapplying it every 2 hours.

  14. I need protection from the sun and use a hat and sunglasses when I’m walking and also use a moisturizer for my face with SPF15 and sunscreen. Thanks.

  18. I always use sunscreen or else I burn, I also wear sunglasses and a hat if I can

  21. I don’t spend too much time in the sun, anyway, but I always wear sunglasses outside. I also discovered last year that taking a vitamin E supplement can help prevent burns!

  24. I love how the bottle changes color in the UV light! Genius idea. I use makeup with SPF in it,always use sunscreen when outdoors and my kids are always slathered too.

  27. I use sun screen all year round. In the summer i try to stay in the shade as much as i can. These are great tips for sun safety.

  29. Sunblock is SO important! You don’t want to get skin cancer from too much sun. A lot of my relatives have had it.

  32. I use sunscreen whenever I can. Wish I would have taken better care of my skin in high school.

  33. I was not aware of the cloudy UV until about a year ago when we got a terrible sunburn on a cloudy day. Great tips for the next time we are int he sun!

  34. Sunscreen and shade go a long way here in Miami, FL. It’s usually sunny ALL the time, with the exception of the occasional rain. So anytime we are outdoors doing something, sunscreen is a must.

  38. These are great tips. I love the sun but I always wear sunscreen and my sunglasses. And I drink water, water, water all day!

  43. We are at the beach ALL SUMMER LONG. Sun safety is so important to us.

  44. I try to stay out of the sun but when it cannot be helped, I always put on sunscreen, wear a hat or carry an umbrella!

  46. I always try to make sure my children are dressed properly hats and all and of course sunscreen!

  52. I have to be really careful. I am very fair skinned and I burn terribly. I remember when I was a kid I got such a bad sunburn that I had huge blisters all over my back and shoulders. So I have to use sunscreen. I make sure that I have sunscreen and I wear hats as well as clothing to protect my skin.

  55. Lots of sunscreen applied frequently and avoiding the sun when it’s at its worst!

  56. I love Blue Lizard, my Husband has an allergy to most sunscreens so he had stopped using it. We went on vacation last fall and I did a lot of research and found Blue Lizard and he used it the whole vacation without a problem.

  59. I always wear sunscreen when I’m in the sun. It’s also always good to wear a hat with a brim and sunglasses to protect your eyes.

  61. I stay safe in the sun by wearing a hat and sunglasses, along with wearing sunscreen and drinking lots of water to stay hydrated!

  64. I have stayed out of the sun for years now, and my children have ALL noticed how GOOD my skin looks. I am the same age almost, as my husband, 61 and 64… and my kids remark.. HOLY SMOKES you have no wrinkles, and the husband, who pooh-poohed any sort of taking care of himself, is SO full of dark spots, SUPER wrinkled and just looks so bad!!
    It really matters, to protect yourself from sun.
    I’m worried about my husband’s eyes! Not only your skin needs protection, but your eyes, too.

    I wear sunglasses AND hats all the time. I always wear sunscreen. AND I carry an umbrella some places, to avoid sitting in the sun all day.

  65. We apply sunscreen before we leave the house. That way we won’t forget when we get to our destination!

  66. the usual ways – sunscreen and hats. I like the kids’ bathing suits to have UV protection as well

  72. I make sure the kids all have sunscreen on when playing and I put it on my face and arms

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