By Chanchala Bose
Hi IMBBians,
Sun exposure can do much more damage to your skin than expected. Sun exposure is not responsible only for skin tanning, it can cause serious damage to your skin as well. Haven?t you ever heard that prolonged sun exposure can be a major cause of skin cancer too" So today, I have come up with amazing ways to protect your skin from harsh UV rays.

Apply early

Try to apply the sunscreen 20-30 minutes prior you leave your home. This way the sunscreen will form a layer on your skin and then your skin will remain protected from the UV rays. Also, make sure you apply sunscreen every 2-3 hours.
Sensitive areas
Sunscreen should not only be applied on the face, hands and legs. Sunscreen should be applied on the sensitive areas too, like the top of the ears, hairline, V area of the chest, nose and hands. The Skin Cancer Foundation also suggested that 80% of cancer issues occur from areas other than face and hands. Protect yourself

UV rays are most harmful between 10 am to 4 pm. So, try to keep yourself as covered as possible. Never step outdoors without covering yourself with a scarf. Also, try to wear a sunscreen with minimum SPF 40. Also, opt for a waterproof sunscreen if you’re going for swimming.
Areas like nose and feet
Body parts with horizontal surfaces like nose and feet require special sun protection. Did you know that lifeguards use a layer of zinc oxide in such areas rather than sunscreen" So, what you can do is that wear a...