Sunburn Help: Avoid Sunburn With Simple Skincare Tips

Sunburn Help: Avoid Sunburn With Simple Skincare Tips

Do you require sunburn help? Ask the Pro Stylist has recently spotted a bad case of sunburn on a nincompoop who really needed some skincare tips. But as most teens do, they ignore the advice of their elders and now not only does this young man have a bad case of sun poisoning, he is also a victim of the Hair Police for not heeding his mama’s warning.

Happy Monday to my marvelous readers! Welcome to Ask the Pro Stylist’s Hair Police column, where I find a person who has violated basic beauty rules. This week’s criminal is my own son, who has suffered bad sunburn, twice in less than a full week.

On Father’s Day said son didn’t apply sunblock correctly, and as a result received a bad sunburn. He blamed the block, but none of those that attended alongside him burned.

A few short days later he ventured to the Coney Island with friends, and came home like a lobster. Subsequently he has sun poisoning on his shoulders.

What could my big baby boy have done to avoid this bad sunburn?

Dress in layers: He wore a tank to Yankee Stadium, and then didn’t wear a white t-shirt that I suggested he do at the beach.
Apply sunblock before you leave the house: My kids hated when I did this to them before heading into the sun, but it adds an extra layer of protection. Then reapply as soon as you hit the sun, and every hour, as well as following a swim.
Cover up: If you are prone to sunburn, then wear lightweight, cotton apparel with long sleeves to avoid sun damage, along with hats and sunglasses.
Find shade: It’s best to avoid the sun during prime hours (noon to 4), but then that’s not fun…whine. Stay under trees or awnings if in a pool or park, and bring an umbrella to the beach. Or, purchase a chair with a built-in canopy for all-the-time shade.
Avoid spray sunblock: There are 2 main reasons to avoid using spray sunblock. They are never applied correctly and give a false sense of security and coverage. Wind blows the spray away from the desired location, and the skin is not fully protected. Some brands could be flammable when used near an open flame, and were highly criticized a few years back. They are not recommended, as spray sunscreens could also be inhaled and simply do not cover the skin completely.
Ditch sunblock with SPF of 50+: The FDA will soon ban sunblock with an SPF of over 50. The sun protection factor only considers UVB rays, and not UVA ones, which penetrate deep within the skin. According to the latest EWG guide, the FDA is considering prohibiting sunscreens labeled with an SPF of 50+.

To see what sunscreens work well and are environmentally sound, visit the EWG sunscreen guide for more information. Take care of your skin to reduce the damage sunburn causes, or you too could end up on Ask the Pro Stylist’s Hair Police hit list.