Why when exposing ourselves to the sun we must wear dark and not clear clothes, how it is believed

Ana de Paolo is a dermatologist and explained in MDZ Radio how to have a correct care routine when exposing us to the sun during the summer.Among other things, he said that dark textiles serve not to penetrate ultraviolet rays and said what colors specifically.

Ana de Paolo understands that in the last 30 years society has become more aware of the necessary care when exposing itself to ultraviolet rays, "but the Argentine still likes to sunbathe and be tanned, because it is still associated with health, still, it is still associated with health,That has not been eradicated ".

In that sense, it was clear: "The tan is the defense of the skin for the damage that the sun causes him.That damage may be greater or less according to the time one is exposed, but it is always damage ".

That is why he insisted that it is necessary to avoid direct exposure to the sun between 11 and 16 hours.If one will be outdoors, it should look for a shadow, be it a tree, an umbrella or an awning.But "I can't sit down on the sun at that time because the skin is going to harm, the person can dehydrate, suffer a heat stroke, etc.".

Are you okay to wear light colored clothes to expose ourselves to the sun?"Dark colors such as black, but also blue or red, in textiles absorb ultraviolet radiation of the sun, it does not cross the fabric and therefore it does not reach the skin.The problem is that this energy that puts on the textile will transform it into heat, so the person will feel more heat.Instead, clear fabrics do not absorb heat and therefore would be cooler but ultraviolet radiation reaches the skin.In other words, a clear fabric does not protect from sun damage ".

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Anyway, Ana de Paolo clarified that today there are garments with very light dark fabrics, which dissipate the sensation of heat from the body.It is not advisable to use cotton, for example, but rather synthetic genres, which have less little holes through which ultraviolet rays can pass.

Other important care when exposed to the sun

The dermatologist said that people who do not have hair have to wear sunscreen in the head and those who have little hair, choose a hat.This is also the ideal option for bald.

On sunscreens, the interviewee said that "protector protection is measured for 2 hours of exposure, after that time does not disappear but begins to fall.If you want to keep care, you must apply.And always use a protector that says that protects against ultraviolet radiation A and B ".

Finally, he clarified that fps greater than 30 are adequate and that if we are going to be in the pool or at sea you have to buy a water resistant one.Otherwise, it is necessary to re -apply it when we finish swimming.