Posted by Scotty Filed Under Eyes, Health, Sun with No Comments
Sunglasses were designed for a very good reason…
The short answer is yes. Experts agree that prolonged exposure to bright sunlight has a detrimental effect on your eyes. Conditions such as cataract (premature clouding of the lens), pterygium (progressive growth spreading on to cornea) and photkeratitis (light induced inflammation of the cornea) are far more common in hot countries. Sunglasses are designer to help block out those harmful uv rays while enabling good visibility in strong sunlight.
Sunglasses Block Damaging UV Rays
The most damaging aspect of sun light is the powerful UV element, particularly wavelengths beyond 400 um so it is very important that any sunglasses you wear absorb this part of the spectrum. Some sunglasses are better than others in terms of the quality of the lense. Polarised Sunglasses are becoming more and more popular and they filter the light better than normal tinted lenses.
Sunglasses – Do I Need Them?
If you are consitantly exposed to sunlight then the answer is YES. Many people just see them as a fashion accessory but they are much more than that and are proven to improve your eyes health and your eyes vision.
Posted by admin Filed Under Lotions, Sun, Sunscreen, Tanning with No Comments
Chemicals and Sunscreen… hmmm… scary stuff if you think about it. Why not go for a standard safe tanning lotion instead?
Tanning lotions can be broadly divided into three categories: those for outdoor tanning, indoor tanning lotion, and sunless tanning lotion.
There is also a category onto itself called Suncreen Lotions. Unless the sunscreen is 100% natural I would say to beware!
Standard outdoor tanning lotions are perfect when you’re going to the beach or lying out by the pool. If you’re going to a salon to get that golden glow, you’ll need a tanning bed lotion. If you want to avoid the rays altogether, you’ll want a sunless tanning lotion that you can apply yourself in the comfort of your own home.
Before you select a tanning lotion, it’s helpful to think about your tanning goals. Would you like a tan for a special occasion, like your wedding day or a class reunion? Are you a committed sun worshipper who relishes the deep bronze color of a lasting tan? Or are you planning a week at the beach and want some color while avoiding ruining your vacation with a sunburn on your first day out?
Advances in chemistry and technology mean that we can find products that are specific to our needs. There are special lotions for facial tanning, for example, while others are developed just for the legs. There are bronzers, tingle lotions, and hybrids that contain both bronzing and tingling properties. There is also an abundance of sunscreens, from regular SPF lotions to lip balms to sunscreen specifically designed for tattoos.