6 things you should never do on hot days
When the sun is hot and the temperature outside is high, if you try to do these things, it can seriously affect your health and skin.
Hot weather and prolonged high temperatures disrupt life and affect health. Therefore, protecting the body carefully to avoid affecting health is extremely important. And these are the things to avoid as soon as the temperature reaches 35 - 40 degrees.
1. Not wearing protective clothing when going out
Wear a mask and cover up with clothes (such as sun-protective skirts, long-sleeved jackets, gloves, socks...) of appropriate thickness when going out, especially between 10am and 4pm.
In particular, choose breathable, sweat-absorbent fabrics to ensure both protection from UV rays and not prevent the absorption of vitamin D from sunlight.
2. Going out without using sunscreen
Sunscreen is an indispensable part in hot sunny days, it helps prevent the direct harmful effects of UV rays on the skin, reducing the risk of skin cancer. In addition to wearing protective clothing such as shirts, sunglasses, masks, etc., you should remember to use sunscreen.
We should choose a suitable sunscreen for ourselves. Do not use too sparingly or overuse sunscreen. Applying moderately will help the skin avoid sunburn and prevent the skin from clogging pores when applying too much. For maximum effectiveness, use sunscreen 20 minutes before going out.
3. Continuous operation between two environments with very different temperatures
According to Healthday doctors, on hot days, going from an air-conditioned room (or vice versa, going from hot outside into an air-conditioned room) requires some time for the body to adapt. You should not rush out of the house immediately.
Because at that time, the body cannot adapt to the large difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures, leading to nosebleeds, headaches, fainting, heatstroke...
4. Choosing the wrong clothes
Avoid wearing thick or dark colored clothing as they do not allow for proper ventilation. Instead, wear light clothing, especially cotton. This will keep your skin dry and prevent some water loss.
At the same time, when going out, you should wear a wide-brimmed hat to block the sun and keep your head cool. When the sun is at its peak, you should not stay outside for too long and need a hat, sunglasses, and thick sunscreen to block the sun.
5. Go out during peak sunlight
The hottest time of the day is usually from 10am to 5pm, with the hottest time being between 1pm and 4pm. Therefore, we should limit going out during this time.
For more convenience, you should arrange outdoor work in the morning and evening, adjust your own pace of activities when working, exercising, and playing outdoors in the sun. Avoid having to work or walk under the sun for too long, which will exhaust your body and cause respiratory diseases.
6. Not supplementing water and electrolytes
Rehydrate your body by drinking as much water as possible, at least 2 liters of filtered water per day. Rehydrating before you are dehydrated, drinking water when you are not thirsty will clearly control the harmful effects of heat. In addition, drinking a glass of lemon juice with 1-2 pinches of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar and a little baking soda before going out in the hot summer sun can help prevent heatstroke.
