Fun Holidays - Stay Out of the Sun Day

Sunlight is the basis of life on Earth. Thanks to the rays of the sun, photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of plants - the absorption of carbon dioxide and the production of oxygen, which we breathe. The sun's light kills harmful microorganisms and prevents the growth of fungi and mold. Ultraviolet light promotes the production of vitamin D, which is necessary for the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus. However, in large quantities, UV rays are harmful to human health. That's why July 3 is celebrated as Stay Out of the Sun Day. The holiday was established to raise people's awareness of the dangers of ultraviolet radiation. Stay Out of the Sun Day points out that the sun can cause many problems. In addition to dermal burns and dehydration, its light accelerates skin aging and causes cancer. Before saying this, scientists conducted studies of young people aged 15 to 29 years old who like to sunbathe. It turned out that skin cancer is the second most common disease in this group of recipients. Stay Out of the Sun Day calls for abstaining from the sun for at least one day, July 3, to give your skin a break from its rays. The rest of the time, you should use products with UV protection, the index of which is selected depending on the climate zone and the time spent outdoors. Scientists remind that to produce the daily requirement of vitamin D, a person only needs to spend 15 minutes a day outside. However, it would be wrong not to mention in honor of the holiday the positive effects of the sun on the body. Back in 1903, scientist Niels Finsen from Denmark received the Nobel Prize for successfully treating tuberculosis using UV rays. In addition, they have a beneficial effect on systolic and diastolic blood pressure, improve metabolism, and promote the production of oxytocin, the hormone of happiness. Sunlight helps heal wounds, rejuvenate the skin and prevent rashes and manifestations of psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema. Lack of short-length ultraviolet rays leads to rickets in children and adults. Compliance with basic safety rules helps make the sun your friend and not your enemy. To avoid burns when exposed to scorching rays, you should use sunscreen creams and lotions with SPF. Clothing in the summer should be made of natural, breathable materials and cover most of the body. Hats and umbrellas will prevent heat stroke, and sunglasses will prevent damage to the retina and optic nerves. Scientists recommend not to sunbathe during the peak of the sun's highest activity, i.e. between 11 and 17 p.m. Following these recommendations is a guarantee that staying in the sun will bring you only joy and pleasure.