Posted by About Face SkinCare on Jul 5, 2012 in blog | 0 comments
It doesn’t seem fair.
Taking a dip in the ocean or pool is usually the best way to beat the heat of the sun— and yet while the water may temporarily soothe the surface temperature of your skin, the water cannot protect your skin from the ever-present damage caused by the sun’s UV rays.
And, adding insult to injury— the cooling effect of the water against your skin can often mask the tell-tale burning sensation that usually warns of an impending sunburn. “Swimmers don’t realize they can get sunburned under water,” says skin care expert Naomi Fenlin.
The water’s surface also reflects UV rays, so any body parts not submerged are...
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