Here in Texas one MUST protect from the sun. My personal "sun hacks;"
Broad brimmed hat - keeps you cool, too, by keeping the sun off your neck and shoulders
LONG SLEEVED reflective white shirt. My favorite is a specific brand that, shall we say, acts like armor underneath. (I am not getting paid!) Long sleeves made of reflective material keep you cooler by reflecting the infrared spectrum and keeping that heat energy off of your skin. The entire garment wicks away sweat, so you stay cool that way too. 105 degrees is not unusual here. You still get hot because the environmental temperature is well above your body temperature - so you have to dissipate body heat - but your ability to tolerate being in the sun will increase greatly with such a garment.
Sunscreen on what's exposed - hands, especially.
Stay in the shade - that's easy 'cause the sun is soooooo hot here in Tejas!
Very timely an thorough, Dr. Jetelina!
Here in Texas one MUST protect from the sun. My personal "sun hacks;"
Broad brimmed hat - keeps you cool, too, by keeping the sun off your neck and shoulders
LONG SLEEVED reflective white shirt. My favorite is a specific brand that, shall we say, acts like armor underneath. (I am not getting paid!) Long sleeves made of reflective material keep you cooler by reflecting the infrared spectrum and keeping that heat energy off of your skin. The entire garment wicks away sweat, so you stay cool that way too. 105 degrees is not unusual here. You still get hot because the environmental temperature is well above your body temperature - so you have to dissipate body heat - but your ability to tolerate being in the sun will increase greatly with such a garment.
Sunscreen on what's exposed - hands, especially.
Stay in the shade - that's easy 'cause the sun is soooooo hot here in Tejas!