It’s nearly impossible to avoid sunlight here in Australia because we experience warm weather most days. You can however put things in place that will protect not only you but your family members as well when you venture outdoors. Even the walk from the house to the car, to the shopping centre leaves your skin vulnerable to the effects of UV rays and so you need to do what you can for added protection. It shouldn’t have to be mentioned to you here that you shouldn’t be using tanning beds or sunlamps under any conditions.

One of the first things that you can do to protect your skin is to install a car sun shade and these can be placed strategically on the windows depending where the sun is at any given time. These will not only protect your skin but will also protect the interior of your car like the dash and the car seats. This is just one way to protect yourself from harmful UV rays here in Australia and the following are some others.

1. 1. Always stay in this shade – Whenever possible, try to seek shade from the sun and so if there are any trees nearby then stand under them. If you are out shopping then many stores have canopies fitted at the front and so try to stay under these as you walk along the high street. One excellent investment would be to purchase an umbrella because not only does it protect you from the rain but the sunshine as well.
   2. Wear the right clothing – It may be tempting to wear shirts with short sleeves or shorts on a particularly hot day but by doing this, you are exposing your skin to the sun. It is a much better option to go for the long-sleeved shirt option and longer trousers. Believe it or not there is actually clothing available that offers UV protection built in.
   3. Always apply sunscreen – This is something that you should be carrying with you at all times and so apply it to your body before you leave the house in the morning and try to reapply throughout the day as you move around. You can purchase it in many different forms like creams and sprays and so it is very easy to apply.
   4. Wear a hat with a wide brim – You might prefer to wear your baseball hat when you go out in the sunshine but remember that it is offering no protection for the back of your neck. This is why it makes more sense to wear a hat with a wide brim because this provides protection for not only your face but your ears and your neck as well.

Always remember to take your sunglasses everywhere that you go and if you have small children, buy them sunglasses suitable for their face. If you follow these four pieces of advice then you should be able to protect yourself when venturing out into the sunshine every day.