Sun Safety - Top Tips from Techniblock

TOP TIPS TO ENJOY THE SUN SAFELY

Always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF30 at all times, and don't forget your ears and lips.

Stay out of direct sunlight between 11am and 4pm.

Plan any outdoor activities, such as gardening, walking or playing sport, to avoid the sun when it's at its hottest, usually between 11am and 2pm.

If you are prone to sweating, choose a highly water resistant sunscreen.

Even on overcast days, dangerous UVA and UVB rays still make their way through the clouds and increase the risk of melanoma.

No sunscreen offers 100% protection, there’s no such thing as a total block so you should always wear a hat and sunglasses. Your forehead, scalp and ears are high risk areas for burning and even more so if you are bald or have thinning hair. Aerosol sunscreens, such as Techniblock, can be sprayed directly onto the scalp for maximum protection.

Shade offers some protection, but you will still get reflective radiation so ensure you wear sunscreen, even if you are under a parasol or a shady tree.

If you are on the water, sailing or boating, ensure you are well protected as water reflects and scatters UV light, making those rays even more intense. Techniblock is a Reward Member for the Royal Yachting Association and offers an exclusive discount to RYA members.

Wearing clothes that cover your arms and legs is a good idea but bear in mind that not all colours provide the same amount of protection; wear darker colours as these will stop more of the sun's rays than lighter colours.

If you are gardening, use an umbrella/parasol, sun tent/gazebo or choose a spot in the shade, which will also help you to stay cooler.

Full body sun protection is important and certain areas like the neck are especially vulnerable. If you don’t have anyone to help apply your sunscreen, it can be tricky to reach behind you, but with Techniblock you can spray it easily on your back/neck and it also works upside down too!

Protect your eyes with wraparound sunglasses with a good quality UVA blocking filter.

Although Techniblock is a very long lasting sun spray, offering high quality protection for up to 6+ hours, we always recommend that you top up your sunscreen, especially if it is very hot or you are very fair.

People with black or Asian skin are still at risk of skin cancer so don't be fooled in to thinking that darker skin types don't need to bother with sunscreen. It's simply not true.

Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Remember, the sun moves! What was in the shade in the morning will not be a few hours later.

Excessive sunbathing is dangerous, not to mention ageing. Keep those age spots and thread veins at bay with a good quality sunscreen like Techniblock Aerosol Sunscreen and Techniblock Anti-Ageing SPF50 Face Protection Cream.

If you're a water-babe, try Techniblock SPF50 Wet and Dry, which can be applied on to wet or dry skin.

Keep children cool and comfortable with Techniblock SPF50+ for Kids; high protection in a lightweight spray that sand won't stick to.

HOW TO TREAT MINOR SUNBURN

We are fortunate to be able to say that we have never had anyone complain about sunburn when using Techniblock and following our top tips should prevent any problems. However, f you do suffer from a case of sunburn, there are a few things you can do to ease the symptoms.

• At the first sign of skin reddening or the tingling of a burn, get out of the sun and start treatment. (Most sunburns can be treated at home).

• Sunburn can sneak up on you and can take four to six hours for the symptoms to develop.

• Take a cool shower or bath.

• Apply Techniblock After Sun for fast, cooling relief and to help moisturise skin and reduce dryness.

• Drink plenty of water and watch for signs of dehydration (dry mouth, thirst, reduced urination, headache, dizziness and fatigue). Drinking water helps your body recover the fluid loss caused by sun exposure and heat.