Keeping Your Skin Protected

It is summer time and what better way to spendthat will cover up your arms and legs; or apply
your time then out in the sun. But what people dosunblock to the areas of your skin that might be
not know is that to totally enjoy all that summerexposed to the sun.
has to offer we first must cover up from theIf you are not sure what coverage to use, for
harmful UV rays that the sun is shining downexample sunblock or protective clothing, it is best
upon us. Every time we step outside on a sunnyto go with the latter. Wearing protective clothing
day our skin is being bombarded by UV rays that,is one of the most effective ways to protect
over time, can cause serious skin damage andyour skin from the sun's damaging UV rays. Unlike
even skin cancer.sunscreen, protective clothing can give you
One of the main causes of skin cancer iscontinuous protection throughout the day, and
exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV rays). Theseyou don't have to deal with the oiliness that
rays are invisible, and are produced by the sun.sunblocks and sunscreens leave behind on your
Most often skin cancer is the result ofskin. There are special companies, like Sunveil
overexposing your skin to the sun. UV rays causeProtective Clothing for instance, that manufacture
this skin cancer because they create changes inprotective clothing that will still let your body
the skin cells; tans and sunburns are directbreath with out suffocating you under long
examples of this. Most cases of skin cancer aresleeves and pants.
preventable, and you can reduce the risk ofSo if you are out in the sun enjoying the heat,
yourself getting skin cancer by taking somedon't forget to cover up and protect your skin
simple yet extremely important steps. Selectfrom those harmful UV rays!!
shaded areas for outdoor activities; wear clothing