Looking forward to a Hawaii vacation? The state of Hawaii has some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. A visit to one of the islands would be incomplete without spending some time at the beach.

Spending some time at the beach means you’ll be exposing yourself to the sun, either while having fun or tanning, which is why you should lather up in sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Nonetheless, there’s more to protect yourself from harmful rays from the sun than just applying SPF. Below is how to help protect yourself from sunburn during a trip to Hawaii:

Sunburn Protection Tips During A Hawaii Vacation

Here are key things you can do to protect yourself against sunburn during a Hawaii vacation:

Avoid Outdoor Activities When The Sun’s Rays Are The Most Direct

Depending on where you are on the island, the sunray is most direct from 10 a.m. to about 2 p.m. You should avoid outdoor activities during these hours. You can spend these hours having lunch, enjoying a spa treatment, or visiting some of the indoor attraction sites. But if you decide to spend some time outside either at the beach or elsewhere, consider applying sunscreen every two hours. 

Wear A Hat That Has 3 To 4 Inch Brim

Some hats, such as baseball caps, only provide partial protection against the sun. They leave your neck and ears open, which means some parts of your skin are still exposed to the sun, so wear a hat that has a 3 to 4 inch brim for all-around protection. If you wear a cap, don’t forget to apply an SPF to the exposed areas it doesn’t cover.

Use SPF 30 To 50 or Higher Sunscreen

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Apply Sunscreen To Your Lips And Feet

The wind and the sun may hurt your lips, so consider using a lip balm with SPF 30 or higher. If you’re wearing sandals or slippers while under the sun, apply sunscreen to your feet as well. Don’t forget to reapply it again because perspiration can easily wear the sunscreen away.

Don’t Forget To Apply Sunscreen While Snorkelling

Spending time in the water may increase the effect of the sun’s rays on you, so make sure you’re fully protected while snorkeling and participating in other water activities. Also, you should apply some sunscreen after spending time in the water.

Wear Sunglasses

Sunglasses protect the eyes from UV rays, which can affect your eyes negatively, so wear sunglasses and encourage your kids to do so too.

Go For All-Around Protection

Canopies, trees, and umbrellas do not provide absolute protection. However, they offer protection to some extent. Pay attention to the shadow rule. Once you observe a short shadow, then its time to seek shade.

More so, a dry T-shirt offers more UV protection than a wet one. And darker colors offer more protection than lighter ones. Unlike common assumptions and beliefs, clouds do not stop UV rays. Instead, they only filter them to some extent. This means you can end up with a sunburn on an overcast day.