Too much sun? Protect yourself at the beach and in the mountains

From the sea to the mountains, the sun can be dangerous. Here are some tricks for safely exposing yourself and enjoying your tan with peace of mind.

The sun: friend or foe? How to enjoy it safely

Summer (or winter in the mountains) always has the same protagonist: the sun. It puts us in a good mood, gives us energy, and gives us that beautiful golden glow we love so much. But be careful: if taken without precautions, it can become the worst enemy of our skin and our health.

When the sun is too hot

A little sun is good, but too much can be bad. Here are the main risks not to be underestimated:

Sunburn: skin becomes red, burns, and... goodbye to a relaxing vacation.
Premature aging: wrinkles and blemishes that appear earlier than expected.
Heat stroke: dizziness, fatigue, and a lot of thirst.
Eye damage: yes, even your eyesight is affected by UV rays.

5 tricks to protect yourself (without giving up your tan)

Choose the time carefully: avoid The sun is at its peak between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Sunscreen is your best friend: high factor and reapplied several times.
Hat + sunglasses = the perfect combo against UV rays.
Drink lots of water: always stay hydrated, even when you’re not thirsty.
Watch out for little ones: their skin is super delicate.

Sea or mountains: where is the sun harsher?

Good question! The truth is… it depends.

At the beach: sand and water reflect the sun’s rays, so you get sunburnt even under a beach umbrella.
In the mountains: at higher altitudes, the rays are stronger, and if there’s snow, the "mirror" effect is guaranteed.

In short, "bad" sun both at the beach than in the mountains, but for different reasons.

In conclusion

The sun should not be feared, it should be loved intelligently. All it takes is a few small steps to enjoy it without risks and take home only happy memories... and a glowing, healthy tan.