How long is the best time to sunbathe in summer?

Proper sun exposure is very beneficial to your health, but the ultraviolet rays are relatively strong in the summer. If you do not expose yourself to the sun properly at this time, it can easily cause skin sunburn and other discomforts. In severe cases, sun sickness, skin cancer, etc. may occur. Therefore, you must pay attention to the time when sunbathing in the summer. The following editor will introduce some precautions when sunbathing in the summer.

"Learning to bask in the sun is better than taking tonics." Sunlight is the best "activator" of vitamin D. Regular sun exposure can reduce many diseases. But Chinese people don't spend enough time in the sun.

A survey shows that among 2,625 respondents, only 25.9% sunbathe regularly, 43.8% occasionally sunbathe, 27.7% rarely sunbathe, and 2.6% have never sunbathed.

Ms. Wang, who works in an office building, told reporters: "In early spring, I would occasionally go out to sunbathe, but now the sun is too strong and it's too late to protect myself from the sun. Of course, I won't go out to sunbathe!" In this regard, experts said: Sunbathing is something that should be done all year round, and occasional sunbathing will not work well.

Not only do Chinese people get less sun exposure, but Asians as a whole spend much less time in the sun than Europeans and Americans. In this regard, experts pointed out that Chinese people are too nervous about themselves. They are either afraid of getting tanned or afraid of developing skin cancer. But in fact, whether in terms of race or time spent in the sun, the Chinese have a much lower chance of getting skin cancer than people in foreign countries, and the harm caused by lack of sunlight to the Chinese is far greater than that caused by excessive sun exposure.

Do you need sunscreen when sunbathing? This is a question that many people have. When asked, "What protective measures do you take when sunbathing?" 50.6% of the respondents said they never use sunscreen, 16.8% said they use sunscreen, and some also wear hats and sunglasses. Also pay attention to sun protection when sunbathing. The sunlight is relatively strong in the summer, and ultraviolet rays can cause certain damage to the skin, so you must also wear sunscreen when sunbathing. The above methods can be used in combination.

So, when is the best time to sunbathe? 45.6% of people think it is from 6:00 to 10:00 in the morning, 24.7% think it is from 10:00 to 13:00, and many people said they are not sure. Experts point out that people of different age groups have different tolerance to sunlight, the amount of vitamin D required and metabolic conditions, so the time varies. The sunlight is relatively strong in the summer, so it is best for people to go out in the sun before 9 a.m. for about 15 to 30 minutes each time.

For any group of people, moderate sun exposure every day is very beneficial to the health of the body. It not only can kill bacteria, but also can provide a large amount of vitamin D, thereby helping the body absorb calcium. At the same time, basking in the sun can effectively speed up the body's metabolism and improve body circulation.