Beaches have always been the first love of most of us when it comes to vacation or partying. One can spend quality time relaxing and enjoying the sunbath; others can have a blast rejoicing the sea and sea sport. Moreover, couples nowadays prefer beaches for their destination wedding since the azure ocean, sparkling sand and palm trees offer a perfect romantic setting.
The fact about Ultra Violet Radiation
When you are ready to get out in the sun, the ultraviolet rays from the sun are all set to make your experience sour. The temptation of relaxing at a beach may result in sunburns, even if you are lying under your beach umbrella or sunshade. So, don’t get surprised by your skin turning pink after a day spending under the parasol.
Umbrellas, even those made from fabric which blocks UV rays entirely still does not offer protection from harmful UV rays. However, it is still better to have some protection than nothing at all as the protection through the umbrellas reduces the effect to at least half. But on a serious note it is intriguing to know why the shade is not cutting the impact of UV rays completely.
Two ways the UV radiations penetrate the skin
The UV radiation coming out from sun absorbs into our skin in two ways.
- The first way is direct absorption when it falls and gets absorbed into the skin directly.
- The second way is through indirect absorption where the radiations get reflected through the external surface present in the surrounding and fall on someone.
The outer surface reflecting these radiations could be anything like sea, sand, floor, grasses or even the air molecules. Mostly, in case of beaches, people have high chances of getting exposed to indirect reflection. So, no matter how hard you try but you can’t avoid radiation with just a canopy at the beach.
Moving over, your skin is directly proportional to how much open sky you can see from beneath the canopy. The more sky is visible to you the more you get exposed to the indirect UV radiation. In another scenario, if there is a wall instead of a parasol, you can witness a significant cut down in the amount of indirect radiation. This is because it reduces the visibility of the open sky and the reflection you are getting.
Minimizing the UV radiation through beach tents
We all know the harms caused by UV radiation to our skin, hair, eyes and immune system. From skin cancer to cataract and other eye damages, UV radiations can result in complex health-related issues. To reduce their impact on your health, make sure to apply sunscreen lotion, wearing sunglasses, hats, and clothes that cover most of your skin. If you are an ardent beach lover, using beach tents along with beach umbrella is also a recommended option as it will keep indirect radiation away from your reach.
To conclude, beach umbrella is no more trustworthy when it comes to protection against UV rays. So, whenever you are out for a beach visit to make sure that you carry beach tents along with the canopy to keep the radiation damages at bay.