Enjoy the Bahamas with Adequate Sun Protection

Crystal clear turquoise waters, endless white sandhottest between the hours of 11 am and
beaches, perfect temperate weather- a vacation inapproximately 3 pm. During this time, it is wise to
the Bahamas is heavenly. It is easy to wile away thegive your skin some time out of the sun; perhaps
hours of the day under the hot Bahamas sun, readingyou can take refuge under the shady palm trees.
a book or sipping a cocktail. Unfortunately, yourIn addition to sunscreen, you should always wear a
dream vacation can be less than perfect if you dohat with a brim wide enough to offer sun protection.
not take certain precautions while basking in the sun.Do not forget to sufficiently cover your body with a
The islands of the Bahamas have earned theirlight-weight cotton long-sleeved shirt when you
reputation as popular tourist destinations in large partsuspect that your skin has had enough sun. Finally, be
due to the weather. The islands have a temperatesure to provide your body with an adequate amount
climate of 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit throughout theof water. Becoming dehydrated in the hot Bahamas
year, and the sun is almost always shining. To enjoysun can make you very ill and can cost you a day of
your trip to the Bahamas to the fullest, it is wise toyour vacation.
be aware of the dangers of the sun and protectBeware, aside from a nasty sunburn or dehydration,
yourself from its potentially dangerous ultra-violetthe outcome of over-exposure to the sun can be
rays.much worse. Skin cancer is very serious and if left
Short of staying out of the sun completely, the bestuntreated can be fatal. Watch for signs of skin
method of sun protection is to wear sunscreen.cancer on your body, notably, irregular or discolored
Dermatologists recommend that you wear amoles or sores that bleed and do not heal. You
sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 8, but an SPF 15 isshould be checking yourself from head to toe and do
generally thought to be ideal. Sunscreen should benot forget the top of your head!
applied liberally 30 minutes prior to sun exposure andSunscreen helps build a barrier against the sun's
should be reapplied throughout the day. Different skinharmful ultra-violet rays; it not only decreases your
types will handle the sun's rays in varying degrees.chances of sunburn, but also helps safeguard your
Ensure yourself that the SPF protection in yourbody from skin cancer. It takes little time and
sunscreen will suffice by carefully assessing your skinpreparation to safely enjoy the wonderful rays of
and its needs. Be aware that the sun's rays arethe Bahamas sun!