Sun protection for those at home
Even those who are not traveling on vacation should protect themselves: Even in this country, good sun protection is important in the summer months - especially in the mountains or at rivers and lakes.
During the summer vacations, most vacationers and people staying at home wish for one thing above all: beautiful summer weather. On the one hand, their ultraviolet rays (UV rays) stimulate vitamin D production, but on the other hand they also harbor dangers, because they can damage the skin.
Special protection in the mountains and on the water
The intensity of UV radiation varies regionally and seasonally in Switzerland. In the summer months, the radiation is stronger and per 1000 meters of altitude, the intensity of UV radiation increases by 10 percent. Water, in turn, reflects the UV rays and thus increases their effect by around 50 percent. For this reason, water and mountain sports enthusiasts should pay particular attention to good sun protection.
Effective trio: shade, clothes, sunscreen
Protect yourself from UV radiation with these three simple tips:
- The best sun protection is shade. In particular, stay in the shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., as 80 percent of daily UV radiation hits the earth during this time period.
- Clothes also protect well from UV rays. When in the sun, wear a hat, sunglasses and clothes that cover shoulders to knees.
- On the unprotected parts of the body, the Cancer League recommends sunscreens as a supplement. But be careful, even sunscreens with a high sun protection factor are not a free pass for an unlimited stay in the sun.
