Why Sun Protective Hats and Clothing Are Important to Wear

You may ask yourself why sun protective hats and clothing are so important to wear with good reason! Skin cancer rates are reaching epidemic levels and the American Cancer Foundation is estimating 20% or 1 in 5 American will contract skin cancer in our lifetime. Those numbers are frightening when you consider how much sun tanning and sun worshiping still goes on each day.

The most important thing about exposing yourself to the sun is to wear the best sun protective hats and UPF protected clothing on the market which will safeguard your skin from skin cancer and the visible signs of aging such as - brown sports, wrinkles, crows feet, hyper-pigmentation and saggy skin. The sun has two important types of radiation to be aware of; the first is UVA which stand for the "aging rays." These rays are present 365 days a year rain or shine and cause damage to the dermis of your skin. The second type of UV radiation is UVB rays which are known as the "burning rays. " these are strongest in the summer and between 10am - 2pm and effect the epidermis of your skin. Most sunscreens do not protect you from the UVA radiation, which is extremely dangerous and causes cancer. Even broad-spectrum sunscreen cannot protect you from all the UV radiation you are exposed to daily! The only way to protect yourself and your family is to wear sun protection products each day including your wide brim sun hat and sun protection clothing.

Every time you expose yourself to the suns harmful rays remember that it's not only your head and body which you need to protect but also your face. UVA & UVB rays can reflect off surfaces including the concrete, snow, sand, water and glass leaving your face dangerously exposed even while wearing most traditional hats. Look for a sun hat which has protection flaps or attachments which allow you to protect your delicate cheeks, neck, mouth, chin and nose from the sun. For those suffering with sensitive or severe skin conditions which are aggravated by sun exposure such as Rosacea, Acne, Melasma, Melanoma, or post surgery it's recommended to wear the strongest amount of UPF protection on your face and head of UPF 50+ to protect your delicate skin each day. The best thing you can do to prevent skin cancer is to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear a wide brim hat with neck and face protection, sun protection clothing of at least UPF 15+, sunglasses and to seek shade whenever possible.