When it's this scorchio, it's quite easy to get caught out. Don't be a numpty, look after your skin while you're out cycling in the sunshine!
Make sure that you wear sunglasses. Chances are that you use glasses on the bike anyway to protect your eyes from the wind, insects and anything that pings up from the road, and they’ll also prevent damage from the sun’s UV rays. Repeated exposure to the sun can result in cataracts , macular degeneration and pterygium , among other issues.What about sunscreen? Most of us use it at least occasionally while cycling for protection against UV rays.
Emma Shields of Cancer Research UK adds, “Many people think sunscreen is foolproof but it should only be used as the last line of defence on the places you can’t cover with clothes. The SPF advice from Lisa Bickerstaffe of the British Skin Foundation is slightly different: “When choosing a sunscreen look for a high protection SPF to protect against UVB, and the UVA circle logo and/or four or five UVA stars to protect against UVA.”
“Be sure to apply sunscreen around 20-30 minutes before going outside and remember to reapply at least every two hours, preferably more often if you’re sweating a lot,” says Lisa Bickerstaffe of the British Skin Foundation. “Make sure you use enough cream to get the factor stated on the bottle. “People with fair complexions or skin that burns more easily, those who have red or fair hair or lots of moles or freckles are at a higher risk of skin cancer than others and need to be particularly careful,” says Emma Shields from Cancer Research UK. “You are the best judge of how your skin reacts in the sun and the more easily you get sunburnt, the more careful you should be.
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