Category : Health
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If you’re not fortunate enough to live somewhere tropical, chances are you’ve been dealing with the wet and the cold for the last few weeks. The weather is getting frightful and hibernating might not seem like a bad idea. Maybe you don’t even remember what the sun looks like! If, like us, you’re lucky enough to be heading off on a wintry pick-me-up to somewhere nice and hot, you’ll need to pack your bags and be prepared for the sunshine. We’ve picked our ten essential items to bring with you on you sun holiday. 1. Sun cream/sunblock. If you’ve gotten used to the cold and your skin is pale again, you’ve probably forgotten what heat feels like—and worse of all, how bad a sunburn feels. While you might be tempted to skimp on the sun cream, you should bring a couple of bottles with a minimum SPF of 15. Make sure to slather it on, even if your little ones complain like crazy.
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We’ve already given you great skin tips, so now it’s time to talk about hair. Winter isn’t kind to your barnet and keeping it protected from the winter elements is very important. Healthy, beautiful tresses are a must, so we’ve picked out our favourite tips to keep your hair in great condition. 1. Wear a hat! While geometric earrings and it-jackets are totally in fashion right now, a couple of chic woolly hats should always be a staple of your wardrobe. Bowler hats were big in the summer/autumn months for a cool, festival-ready style, so hats are still all the rage. Cute beanies and matching scarves are a must, especially for your stylish little one. As well as looking great, wearing a hat is the simplest way to protect your barnet. Hat hair is a problem no one likes to face, so prepare your hair by wrapping it in a silk scarf and tucking it into your beanie or hat. The scarf is lightweight, chic
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While most of us put sunburn and sun care together with summer, the winter is also a time to look after your skin—especially if you’re a fan of outdoor activities like skiing or snowboarding. The higher altitude and UV rays mean you or your little ones are at risk of sun damage. We’ve written about how important sun care is before, but this time we’re going to talk about being safe in the sun while taking part in outdoor activities. If you are going skiing or snowboarding, for example, you’re going to be at higher altitudes. Every 1000 feet higher you travel, the more UV radiation exposure increases. UV is damaging to your skin, causing sunburn, early aging, and sometimes skin cancer. If you’re on top of a ski slope with your other half and little ones, UV radiation could be as high as 45% more than when you were on the ground! Snow also reflects UV light from the sun, so you’re
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Here at Sand Dollar, we know that keeping your little one safe in the sun is very important in making sure that your beach holiday goes well. A sunburn is nasty and annoying, but it's also bad for your health. It's part of what motivated us to make our swimwear range and why promoting being healthy in the sun is so important to us. Check out our super chic infographic explaining the science behind sunburns, UV rays, and why clothes with SPF ratings are so important! If you are off on holidays, check out our gorgeous swimwear that’s so cool and chic it’ll make your little ones the envy of their friends–all while keeping them protected from the sun! Find us online on Facebook and Twitter and let us know if you’re going anywhere nice!
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We've all felt the effects of a bad sunburn: the annoying heat, the itchy skin, the pain when moving, and the peeling skin. It isn't pleasant and sometimes it even happens when wearing sun cream. A nasty sunburn can put a serious dent into your memories of your holiday, but worse than that, a sunburn can be dangerous and potentially lead to skin cancer. Sunburn is skin reddening caused by overexposure to harmful UV radiation. Most people treat sunburn by covering up and lathering on layers of Aloe Vera and after-sun treatments, but a bad sunburn can cause lasting damage--especially in children. UVA and UVB radiation are dangerous and we're here to explain why. What is UVA and UVB? UVA = ultravoilet, or a long wave. UVB = ultraviolet B, or a short wave. Years ago, scientists thought UVB was the problem, but we've learned that UVA is the ray type that causes damage. UV radiation happens when the electromagnetic (light) wave enters
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