It’s simple; you need to wear a hat when you’re in the sun. Combine your hat with a really good sunscreen and a pair of UV-blocking sunglasses and you’re ready to bring on the sun!
Not just any hat will do, though.
You need to wear a proper sun hat when you are in the sun.
Don’t fool yourself with a ball cap or visor; those are our “job security.” Look at your skin. If you’ve been wearing a ball cap or visor for years, then you may see that the sides of your face and the sides and back of your neck show more signs of damage than your forehead and nose. Do you see more wrinkles and uneven pigment? Is this where your doctor finds more suspicious lesions? Maybe you’ve even had precancerous or cancerous growths treated here. It’s from the sun and it’s a testament to the inadequacy of the much-loved ball caps and visors. Those are just for evening and indoor use – when you’re outside in the sun, you need a proper sun hat to protect your face, neck, and eyes.
What do you need for the perfect, dermatologist-approved sun hat?
Your hat needs to:
To keep yourself covered, you’re going to need:
Click the link below for dermatologist approved hats – and they’re priced right – because I want you covered!
https://www.coolibar.com/section/Sun-Hats/2222.uts?s_kwcid=msnadcenter&ut...Remember all members of you family need a hat!
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