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| Above, wearing my outback hat in Cool Springs, Arizona while camping. |
One item in the motorhome's bathroom cabinet is sunblock cream. Since I tend to camp in higher elevations where the atmosphere is thinner and in the desert, I always have it handy when needed.
Also, I have small bottles of sunblock cream, courtesy of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation's "Block the Blaze" campaign.
Since I live at 7,000 feet above sea level, I also wear hats most of the time, especially cowboy style or outback hats. Baseball caps don't shade the back of one's neck from the sun.
RV Life has posted some handy tips on preventing sunburn while RV camping this summer.
They begin with:
Summer is the season for camping, road-tripping, beach vacations, and all kinds of sunny-day activities. But at the end of the day, you might find yourself turning red from a nasty sunburn. We usually don’t feel these burns in the moment, so we may not realize how bad it is until it’s too late. That’s why every RVer needs to know how to prevent sunburn.
Sunburns are not only painful, they can also be quite dangerous. Many types of skin cancer can be linked to sunburns and UV radiation. So preventing these burns is good for your short-term comfort … and long-term health. Don’t be fooled into thinking a little burn can’t hurt you.
Fortunately, there are several strategies you can use to protect your skin. With just a bit of forethought, you can avoid almost every issue. Follow along with the tips below if you want to know how to prevent sunburn this summer.
To read more, go here.
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