Sunscreen while driving: love your skin when you are behind the wheel
Most of us spend a considerable part of our daily lives in
travel or driving. According to some recent surveys , this constitutes the
largest percentage of total time spent outdoors. This period spent inside
vehicle poses the highest risk for intense sun exposure. " Most of us take
this plea that we hardly walk in sun to the car park or bus stop which is just
few meters and I am in the car or bus only ...Still why do I need to apply
sunscreen ?"
Q Why to apply sunscreen when inside the car/bus , " The
windows are closed "?
Ans Windshields are made up of laminated glass which blocks
upto 90% of UV Rays but sadly the side and rear windows allow them uninhibited.
Shoulder , arms and hand closest to the side window receive the highest sun
exposure and are always more vulnerable.
In a study published in the Journal of American Academy of
Dermatology researchers found that people who had spent most time driving car
each week were more likely to develop skin cancers on the side exposed to more
sunlight while driving!
Q- Is tinted glass or Films protective?
Ans Clear glass transmits 62%of UVA while dark tinted only
11.4% . UV absorbing films are even better only allowing 0.4% of harmful
radiation. Imagine with the latest traffic rules of removing any sort of films
how much our sun exposure has multiplied.
Q Okay then I will keep a sunscreen in my car always?
Ans No, never leave your sunscreen in a hot car. On a hot
summer day when your car is parked outside, the heat may weaken its potency.
Always treat your sunscreen the way you treat a prescription medication- keep
it away from extreme heat. Most preservatives in sunscreens are designed and
tested in a range of temperatures close to room temperature.
Q Aha..so sunscreen on and i am all protected?
Ans Well almost, one vital area of your face is still
uncovered and exposed. Yes you are right its your eyes. Here your sunglasses
will protect. A pair of shades goes a long way to protect your eyes. Use a good
pair which mentions the UV protection index. It should atleast provide 95% UVB
protection and 60% UVA protection.
Keep your skin safe and enjoy your driving with a sun safe
skin!..Stay skin healthy and skin wiser!
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