Many people aren’t as diligent about protecting themselves from sun exposure as they should be. But if you care about your health, it’s vital that you wear a hat while in direct sunlight. Keep reading to see what we mean!
Prevent Sunburn
If you’ve ever had sunburn on your scalp, you know how unpleasant it is! Like any sunburn, it can be painful and itchy, but being burned where hair grows can make it even worse. Soothing products can mess up your hairdo, even if they make you feel better. And if you’re bald, you’re not any better off In fact, you might burn even worse because you have no hair to protect your scalp from the sun!
Regulate Body Temperature
We’ve all felt our hair–or scalps–become hot to the touch after being out in the sun without any protection. This can cause more than mild discomfort, however. Leaving your head exposed to the sun can make it more difficult to regulate your body temperature, potentially leading to sunstroke or poisoning. So do yourself a favor and cap up on sunny days!
Protect Your Vision
Wearing a hat can protect the top of your head, it can also offer protection for your eyes. No longer will you need to block the sun from your eyes when you forget your sunglasses or worry about damaging your vision from the sun’s bright rays. You’ll need a hat with some sort of a brim to accomplish this, however. Fortunately, there are plenty of options, from sun hats to baseball caps, which means you’ll be able to find something that fits your needs and style. Those brims can also stop your ears and neck from burning.
Care for Your Hair
You might think that hair protects your scalp from some. To some extent, this is true. However, that just means your hair is unprotected. Hair damaged by the sun can become dry and brittle, leading to it breaking more frequently. Split ends can also result from sun exposure. Even if you’re not concerned about your hair health, wearing a hat is a good idea, so you don’t have to start!
Reduce Skin Cancer Chances
People who spend a lot of time in the sun, especially if they have ever been bald, have an increased risk of skin cancer on their scalp from UV exposure. Of course, too much exposure to the sun can give you skin cancer anywhere on your body, but no one wants to visit the doctor every few years to check if the freckles on their scalp have finally turned into basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer. Even if your exposure doesn’t develop into cancer, a burnt scalp is not a fashion statement!
Wick Sweat
Whether you love exercise or live in a sunny climate, moisture-wicking hats can prevent sweat from running down your forehead, onto your face, and into your eyes, promoting comfort and allowing you to spend more time in the sun. Sunblock can’t do that!
Published by: Martin De Juan
