{"id":918,"date":"2018-06-30T10:30:17","date_gmt":"2018-06-30T10:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/?p=918"},"modified":"2020-02-07T12:14:22","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T12:14:22","slug":"sun-tips-safe-sun-bathing-heat-waves-heat-strokes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/costa-del-sol\/sun-tips-safe-sun-bathing-heat-waves-heat-strokes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunbathing tips, what sunscreen SPF to use for tanning and sunburn remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"sunThe heat has arrived in Malaga. Over the next days and months temperatures will still rise; so this year we will advance our tips for enjoying the sun and beach without suffering afterwards unpleasant side effects on health.<\/p>\n

Most foreigners, who come on these dates to the Costa del Sol<\/a>, are crazy for enjoying the summer weather at the beach and also acquire a nice tan, which causes most of them to stay for hours under a blazing sun with an unaccustomed skin.<\/p>\n

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There, as always, our first tip: Get protection! Fair skin, little accustomed skins and children need high protection with a factor of between 30 and 50. Get protection at least 30 minutes before sun exposure.<\/p>\n

When to avoid sun exposure?<\/h3>\n

When is the worst time for sun exposure? Avoid exposure to the sun during midday between 12 and 4 pm and use additional devices such as a hat, sunglasses and parasols. If you are near a beach bar with parasols with esparto, even better; as through the fabric umbrellas penetrates over 30% of ultraviolet radiation. Apply cream again after each bath. Above all, do not underestimate the sun in these latitudes.<\/p>\n

With this heat, you may now understand that the Siesta has its raison d’etre: Although you do not fancy sleeping, in the hot hours of the day you should slow down a bit and stay in a cool place in the shade. Those who come here for vacation, we suggest the old trick of closing all the windows of the house at mid-morning, so the rooms stay cool.<\/p>\n

A Heat stroke is next to the burns the most unpleasant aspect of excessive exposure to sunlight. Here again we repeat: Limit sun exposure time, adequately protected yourself and above all drink lots of water, do not wait to be thirsty. This applies especially to the elderly, children and sick and overweight people.<\/p>\n

By the end of the day, remember to use a skin moisturizer.<\/p>\n

What sunscreen to use and what SPF for tanning?<\/h2>\n

With regard to sun creams and taking into account the solar radiation that predominates here, it is advisable to choose one with a high SPF.<\/p>\n

The sun cream should be applied at least half an hour before exposure to the sun. Do not skimp on the amount applied and repeat the application every 2 hours, especially after bathing.<\/p>\n

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A sun cream with SPF 50+ is ideal for children and people with high sensitivity to the sun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The area most prone to sunburns, especially in children, is the back, shoulders and face.<\/p>\n

There are sunscreens of different intensity, from SPF 5 to SPF 50+, the latter being recommended for children and people that are sensitive to sunburns, it is more like a sunblock.<\/p>\n

Those who wish to sunbathe in order to tan their skin should do so progressively and apply sunscreen from the first day to the last.<\/p>\n

If it’s your thing to be under an umbrella while drinking your favourite soda, make no mistake; it’s wrong to consider that you don’t need sun protection under an umbrella when the day is cloudy or in the water.<\/p>\n

Buy one sunscreen with a SPF adapted to your skin, not to your desire of getting a faster tan.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So what SPF to use for tanning?<\/h3>\n

To get a tan, you can choose a sunscreen with a lower SPF. I personally would not recommend one below the Factor 30 on the Costa del Sol in the middle of August; and that does not mean that you should not avoid prolonged exposure. If your skin is white I would recommend not lowering from SPF 40\/50 during the first week.<\/p>\n

If you are trying to get a good tan in October or before June you could use a lower factor sun cream. Wondering about when to visit Malaga?<\/a><\/p>\n

There are also tanning oil moisturisers but I can’t personally recommend them, even more if your skin is not used to the sun. Another option would be a fake or a gradual tan moisturizer, but if you are visiting Malaga you can just take a safe sunbathing for a perfect tan.<\/p>\n

When buying a sun cream take in consideration that many of them are for people whose skin is already adapted to the sun, and this does not happen in a few weeks. Using a very low SPF cream will not make you get a beautiful golden tan but severe sunburns. Buy one sunscreen with a SPF adapted to your skin, not to your desire of getting a faster tan.<\/p>\n

What to do in case of sunburn?<\/h2>\n

If you sunbathe unprotected or with inadequate protection, your skin is likely to get sunburned.<\/p>\n

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The first thing to do is to lower the temperature of the skin, keep in mind that the worst stage of a burn can appear up to 24 hours later.<\/p>\n

The pharmacy may sell lotions to help cure the burn and relieve pain. Some basic advice:<\/p>\n