Protecting Yourself from Harmful UV Rays on the Golf Course

               For those who practice golf course as a hobby, protection from harmful UV rays should be a priority that can be neglected only at the risk of one’s health. Prolonged exposure to UV (ultraviolet) rays can cause skin cancer depending on the strength of the rays. The strength of the UVA and UVB rays varies during the day. They are the strongest between 11 am and 5 pm. Sunrays are also the strongest during summer and spring and at higher elevations.

            According to an accomplished liver cancer doctor Phoenix area specialist, sunburn and skin damage can lead to skin cancer if the duration of the exposure is lengthy or repeated. Preventive measures include: sunscreen, staying in the shade, wearing a hat and sunglasses to protect the skin around the eyes. UV rays can also pass through windows, which is why it is recommended to have them replaced with tinted glass that can block sunrays. It is also important to wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants or long skirts with loosely woven fabric. It also helps if the clothing is in light colors.

            Sunscreen can prevent sunburn and early skin aging. It should be applied properly because it is a filter that becomes most effective as a lotion, balm, cream, spray, gel or ointment absorbed into the skin. Sunscreen should also have broad spectrum protection and values higher than thirty. Water resistant SPF is also preferred to the usual kind because it is sweat-proof and waterproof. Moreover, labels of SPF should always be read to understand the scale of protection because no sunscreen can protect completely. Ultimately, before application, the expiration date should also be checked on the label.

            Applying sunscreen should be done in accordance with label directions: generously on legs, arms, face, neck, back, ears, torso or any skin exposed to the sun. Lip balm SPF can be used for lips and one ounce of sunscreen can be reapplied every three hours or after swimming.

            Before use, the bottle of SPF has to be shaken to remix the ingredients. In addition, the bottle should never be exposed to prolonged heat that can diminish the effectiveness of the ingredients. If, overtime, the sunscreen starts to irritate the skin, it can be replaced with hypoallergenic SPF.   

            While on the golf course, it is important to also remember that large-framed sunglasses protect the eyes and hats protect the scalp while wearing shade caps also prevents the exposure of the neck, nose and forehead. 

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