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Maybe it’s because I’ve been editing a host of safety-related articles lately, or maybe I’m just a worrier (most people who know me would say it’s likely the latter), but the mention of a friend’s upcoming beach trip had me immediately thinking, I should do a blog post on beach safety. So here it is, folks.
If you’re like me, the perfect Saturday weekend really requires nothing more than sunshine, a comfy lounge chair and an adjacent swimming pool. But hitting the pool carries with it the inherent risk of coming away with a goofy tan, or even an absolutely ridiculous sunburn, that can really undo all the relaxation an afternoon baking under sizzling sunbeams and drifting across cool waters delivers.
I spent the past weekend boating, floating and jet skiing around a lake in picturesque Kentucky. And while it was highly relaxing, a constant question nagged at me as I lolled about in the warm, waterfont sun. Had I applied enough waterproof SPF 45 sunscreen to ward off those vicious UV rays? Was I a sitting duck in water, just asking for a blistering burn?
Not wishing to ruin my getaway weekend by scorching my skin in the sun, I reapplied lotion like a maniac. And while I managed to dodge any significant sunburn, the experience made me wonder just how often you’re supposed to reapply.
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