We\u2019re finally in the middle of summer, and we still haven\u2019t got over heading outside and soaking up the sunshine. Does it ever get any better than this? As much as we love the season, it\u2019s still important to keep ourselves safe when out enjoying the heat. In fact, there are several reasons why protecting your skin from the summer sun is important.<\/p>\n

Reduce the chance of sunburn<\/h2>\n

Sunburn isn\u2019t just painful; it can also be highly dangerous, too. Every time we head out into the sun without any protection we run the risk of coming home with a sunburn. This is just like any other burn we get on our body and can lead to blisters if the heat from the sun is intense enough. These can then lead to permanent damage, such as an increased risk of illnesses and scarring.<\/p>\n

Lessen the chances of skin cancer<\/h2>\n

Getting in the sun can be fun for a while, but it is also the primary cause of skin cancer all around the world. In fact, studies have shown that getting severe sunburn five times in our life means we are 80% more likely to develop the illness. Of course, there can also be other factors to take into consideration, and getting sunburn doesn\u2019t mean you will develop skin cancer, but it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n

Slow down the aging process<\/h2>\n

While we might not like to think about it, the chances are that one day we might have a wrinkle – or four. So rather than speed up the process, why not do everything in your power to slow it down? Heading out into the sun on a regular basis can help weaken any elasticity in your skin which will lead to quicker formation of wrinkles, under-eye circles, and even sagging skin.<\/p>\n