Are You Doing Enough for Your Sking This Summer?

One of the great things about aging is, for many, the slow release of responsibilities you collected in middle age. Your children are off creating their own lives, perhaps you’ve entered the land of retirement (or are staring it down on the horizon). In all, aging brings many people a renewed sense of freedom.

As summer looms and we are all spending more time enjoying the Florida sunshine. We can’t think of any feeling freer than sitting on the beach with the breeze in your hair looking out across the vast ocean, spending time outside with your loved ones, or traveling the world exploring new, exotic places. And with all of that freedom comes a great deal of responsibility to take care of yourself and your skin.

It’s through intense self-care that you’ll be able to continue adventuring and exploring your way through the next years of your life. You know the importance of a healthy diet, lowering your stress, and getting great sleep, but are you doing enough to keep skin cancer at bay? If you’re planning on living your best wild and free life this summer, here are two very simple things you can do to stay safe in the sun.

Double Down on Your SPF

Laying out covered in baby oil may have been all the rage when you were young, but these days we’re more concerned about the health of your skin than the color of it. This may seem obvious. But in case you’re not already doing it, invest in high-quality, high SPF sunscreen and keep it slathered on. The more you take care of your skin, the longer you can stay out in the sun.

Find Your Place in the Shade

If you’re headed to the beach, be prepared with multiple ways to cover your skin when you need a little respite from the summer sun. Grab an umbrella, a large brimmed hat, and some light clothing to keep you covered when the sun is at its strongest. These tenets are not only applicable to the hours you’re enjoying the open water. The thing about summer in Florida is that the sun is everywhere. It’s shining down on you when you work in the yard and when you walk from your car into the supermarket. Each time you make a habit of treating your skin kindly, you earn more freedom to enjoy the great outdoors in the future.

This month, as we celebrate the freedom that is baked into the American spirit, let’s also remember that all of our freedoms come with responsibilities. The more committed you are to take great care of yourself this summer and all year long, the more you can enjoy your freedom with abandon for years to come.

Adrienne Freeland is a freelance writer who specializes in helping business owners communicate more clearly. Using skills developed in her former career as a professional fundraiser, Adrienne collaborates with her clients to craft engaging, targeted content.