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The Safe Way to Enjoy the Sun

A warm sunny day cannot fail to raise anyone's spirits, as it often feels like an increasingly rare treat in the UK. The sun is there to be enjoyed, provided precautions are taken to protect our often pale Anglo-Saxon skin.

Thankfully, we are all now more aware of the damage the sun's rays can cause and most people take the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of sun damage. Most people are aware of the facts than this is ageing and more importantly can increasingly lead to skin cancer.

When travelling to warmer and sunnier climes abroad, we must be even more vigilant. For example, the sun in such Spanish resorts as Nueva Andalucia is far stronger, especially around midday.

When travelling to these sun-baked resorts, it is even more prudent to avoid exposing your skin during these times, and to apply a high factor sunscreen on any exposed skin. It is also advisable to wear a wide brimmed hat to shade the face and head.

Your skin tone and eye colour often gives a guide of how susceptible you will be to sun damage. People with red tones to their hair and blue eyes are far more vulnerable to sun damage than those with darker hair and brown or green eyes. You must therefore select the most appropriate strength of sunscreen to suit your colouring and prevent burning.

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