It’s getting hotter every year because of climate change, and I doubt you haven’t noticed that this has been the hottest summer ever. Whatever your age, you’re still prone to the harm this extreme weather can bring.
Did you know too much sun exposure is bad for your health? Staying under the heat for long periods can cause several skin diseases, with cancer the most serious. Knowing how to stay safe and beat the heat beats any cure.
These tips may be simple, but here are things to do before going out so you can enjoy the best of summer without fainting or suffering a heat stroke.
1. Sunscreen
Protect your skin from sunburn with the right sunscreen. Make sure it is SPF 30 and above with UVA and UVB coverage. Choose a water-resistant one, too, because our bodies produce double the sweat on sunny days. Apply it all over your body and reapply every 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
Don’t worry, you won’t need to spend a lot of your savings on sunscreen. Personally, I shop online, and among my favorite sites are Zalora and Lazada, my go-to sites whenever I feel like shopping at a discount.
Just recently, we found out we can also shop at SM Store online, which gives every online shopper the convenience only online shopping can provide.
But let me share a little secret, a small detour from our main topic. If you’re fond of shopping online, you might as well enjoy cashback on top of the usual discount. I only recently discovered this is now possible for Filipino online shoppers, with shopback.ph expanding its operations here in the Philippines. It has partnered with many of our favorite shopping sites to give us not only discounts but also cashback.
Here’s a list of some of shopback.ph’s partners where we can get cashback when we shop online.
2. Wear a Hat
A hat shades your face and head from the sun’s direct heat. It lessens the extreme rays that strike you and slightly cools you down. It’s a good fashion accessory too.
3. Wear Sunglasses
Too much light hurts our eyes and may eventually lead to eyesight problems. Cataracts are usually caused by the sun’s UV rays, which is why sunglasses are a must. There are stylish pairs you can match with your summer outfits, so you’re safe from UV rays and fashionable at the same time.
4. Wear Loose-Fitting, Light-Colored Clothes
Light-colored, loose-fitting clothes let heat pass through instead of absorbing it, and they feel cooler because air can circulate. Cotton shirts are perfect for this season, so you know what to buy next time you shop. They also help you avoid overheating, which can make you faint.
5. Drink Lots of Water
Our bodies sweat a lot and we pee often when it’s hot, so we should always replace the water we lose. About 60% of the body is water, so without enough we risk dehydration. Eight glasses or more a day can keep you from various accidents and illnesses brought on by the steaming weather.
As much as we love going out, we should love ourselves equally or more. Don’t take this summer heat lightly: it’s really deadly weather. Ask Google and it will show how many have already died since summer began, just because of the heat. If you want to live longer, take things seriously and think twice before going out in broad daylight.
Also, stay indoors as much as possible. When shopping, do it online as much as you can and take advantage of the discounts and cashback. Register at www.shopback.ph and enjoy the promos while they last. You can register using your Facebook account and simply follow the self-explanatory instructions, which are as easy as A-B-C.
