After weeks of planning, you are finally taking a boat trip. Your bags are ready, there’s beer in the ice box, and your friends are bringing snacks. It’s going to be a fun time!
But wait a minute — have you packed sunscreen?
“Nah, I don’t need it.”
Well, you DO. If you plan to come with sunburns and inflamed skin patches that cause immense pain, we recommend taking sunscreen with you. Do not think wearing a full sleeves shirt and pants will protect you from the sun. The mighty yellow ball is ferocious and has a way of penetrating through clothes, leaving you with only one defense line – Sunscreen.
Let’s take a look at some myths that, if you believe in them, might sour your boating experience:
Sun Damage is Not a Problem on Cool, Windy, or Cloudy Days
Remember: Sun damage is caused by UV radiation. The temperature has got nothing to do with it! Even if the weather forecast says it will be a warm day, you will have a red face after a few hours.
So, if you don’t want to appear worn out in your pictures, we suggest you lather up.
I Don’t Need to Apply Sunscreen If I am Wearing Makeup
Nowadays, foundations come with different SPF values. However, they don’t work the same as traditional sunscreen. You probably don’t apply much foundation on your neck, throat, or ears. Doing so exposes certain areas of your skin to the sun. It’s the reason you get those funny tan lines. So, moisturize with sunscreen before applying makeup, and then glamorize your face.
You Don’t Need to Apply Sunscreen If You Have Dark Skin
Your race has nothing to do with how your skin will react to the sun. Light-colored skin will burn as easily as dark-colored skin.
Sunscreen Is Waterproof
Is NOT! There’s no such thing as waterproof sunscreen. Some brands might claim this, but sweating and swimming will lessen the UV protection layer. So, reapply after taking a dip.
You Won’t Get Burnt Inside the Cabin of a Boat
If the cabin has a window, you definitely will! Unless the window is tinted.
When you open that window to let cold air in, you expose yourself to the sun and UV radiation. If staying on the deck makes you feel seasick and you plan to spend most of your trip indoors, you still must wear sunscreen.
My Sunscreen Claims It’s SPF 50, Which Means I Don’t Need to Apply It Often
According to FDA, an SPF 60 sunscreen offers the same protection as SPF 90. SPF translates to the sunscreen’s Sun Protection Factor. It does not indicate how long you can wear it before reapplying it. If you use an SPF 30 sunscreen, apply it every two hours.
In conclusion, even a thin layer of sunscreen will ensure you return as the same person from your boating trip. We don’t want to scare you, but a quick look online will show you how painful sunburns can be.
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