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Don’t Get Roasted!
July Is National UV Safety Month: Protect Your Skin Before the Sun Leaves Its Mark
We all love the sunshine. And while the sun deserves a little appreciation, it doesn’t deserves blind trust. Sure, sunshine feels great, but the sun has a way of saying “Enjoy your day….and here’s a sunburn to remember me by!”
Ultraviolet(UV) rays are invisible rays from the sun that can damage your skin. The tricky part is that you can’t always feel the damage happening. By the time your skin turns bright red, your body is basically saying, “I tried to warn you.”
Too much UV exposure can lead to minor problems like sunburn, dry skin, premature wrinkles, dark spots, and eye irritation. Nobody wants to look like a lobster after a day at the beach. But the bigger concern is repeated exposure over many years. It can increase your risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, one of the most serious forms of skin cancer.
Parents have an especially important job. Children love playing outside and rarely stop and think, “I wonder what today’s UV index is.” They’re busy chasing balls, riding bikes, and looking for bigger puddles to jump in. It’s up to adults to protect them before they become little sunbaked adventurers.
