The most common conditions that are caused by overexposure to sunshine are prickly heat and sunburn. Although these two conditions are benign, they can still be truly annoying. Prickly heat can be terribly itchy and scratching the area affected could lead to wounds and infection. Sunburn, on the other hand, can result in the formation of blisters, which are also prone to infection.

It is important to note that prolonged or frequent exposure to the sun’s rays can lead to skin aging. Skin blemishes, discoloration, and formation of age spots and wrinkles on the face, hands and arms are some of the ill-effects of unprotected sun exposure. If you think that your skin–particularly in the eye area–seems to develop fine lines and wrinkles prematurely, then you need to start findings ways in which you can protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun. Following are some tips on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from the sun’s rays while you enjoy the outdoors.

Know When to Stay Indoors

If you want to lessen your exposure to the sun’s rays, you better stay indoors from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. This is the time when the sun is at its hottest; so you do not want to be swimming, playing games or doing any outdoor activity at these times. Try to schedule your activities early morning so you can still reap the benefits from the sun.

Drink Lots of Water

During the summer months, people tend to sweat and expel a lot of fluids. Since water is important in many bodily functions, including the moisturizing the skin from within, you need to make sure that you drink plenty of water during this season.

If you are on a beach or exposed to the sun, it would be better to drink at least two to four glasses of liquids per hour. However, make sure that you stay away from caffeine-rich beverages and alcohol; such beverages are diuretics and can make you lose instead of keep fluids inside your body.

Apply Sun Block

If you have to go out, always remember to wear sun block, preferably with a sun protection factor of 30 and above. Make sure that the product you are using shields you from both the UVA and UVB rays of the sun.

There are many sunscreen and sun block lotions available in the market. However, you need waterproof sun protection cream when you are going to swim or basking on the beach. Furthermore, you need to reapply your sunscreen as often as possible for continued protection.
Use A Hat and Sun Glasses

Many people are not fond of hats, sun visors and sunglasses because they think that these things are hampering their style. However, these accessories are important because they can shield you from direct exposure to the sun. Besides, they also protect your eyes. The skin around the eyes is very sensitive so just a little exposure to the sun without protection can cause skin discoloration, wrinkles and dryness.

Use Moisturizer

When you reach the age of 30, you should start using moisturizer for your face to keep your skin hydrated, especially during the summer months. It is also important that you use an eye cream, to counter the effects of skin aging that sun exposure might bring to the eye area.

I was doing a bit of grocery shopping today and I got hit on twice in less than a minute.

No problem with me, they’re just barking up the wrong tree.

The thing is when I walked away from both of them all I could think was, “Man, those were some creepy dudes.”

And no, it wasn’t because they were gay. I don’t care what side of the toast you butter, as long as it makes you happy.

Nope, they gave me the heeby jeebies because of a common mistake most people make when they first have a conversation with someone.

And fixing this one little thing could mean being as popular as the high school quarterback instead of as outcast as the kid whose parents are hippies and don’t believe in deodorant.

Just read on and I’ll explain.

First guy walks up to me and says, “That’s a nice tattoo on your leg.” and smiles. Then he says, “Are you an artist?”

“At one time I was.” I reply.

“Cool, what do you do now?” He asks.

“I’m a writer.”

“Oh, wow. I used to teach music in high school. So, do you live around here?”

“Nope. Nice talking to you. Have a good night.” And I was out.

What happened here, and what made me think this guy was a weirdo, was that his questions didn’t naturally flow from one to the next.

There was no transition.

He went from asking my job, to telling me his job, to asking where I lived. It was like a game of twenty questions.

The funny thing is I would of gladly talked for a while with him if he would ofmade a natural transition from question to question. But instead he came off as a big scatterbrained weirdo.

Now, how about a better way to start a conversation. One that won’t leave the person thinking you’re dumber than a hairless beach ape.

Well, you can help yourself more than you realize if you follow the Fearless Living Challenge.

You begin by learning the two best ways to start a conversation. If you’re willing to do so you’ll be able to hold anyones attention, anywhere.

Stop worrying how to be funny, not knowing what to say, and rejection. Follow the secret of the Fearless Living Challenge. So easy to follow virtually everyone gets better at talking skills almost immediately.

Regardless of your age, in just 15 minutes each day, you can…

- Learn how to use transitions to make a conversation flow.

- Discover the easy way to make friends.

- Know the 3 questions to use to build an emotional bond.

- Make people feel good when you talk to them.

- Use the 10 second formula for starting a conversation with anyone, anywhere.

- Be popular instead of a wallflower.

- Eliminate shyness in under 30 seconds.

- Easily remember funny stories and jokes, in minutes.

There are lots of emotions that swirl around an engagement. Don’t let one of them be stress, due to not knowing how you will plan for the big day.

The first thing you need to do is to set a budget for how much you and your beloved want to spend on the blessed event. Once you have set the limit, do everything in your power to stay within the boundary you have determined. This will keep your stress level from skyrocketing in and of itself.

Once you’ve done that, if you want help, now is the time to look for a wedding coordinator. But if you’re like me, you want to be in charge of the most intimate details surrounding your wedding day.

Then, you have to get your wedding party list together. You want to make sure all of the ladies and men who will serve as bridesmaids and groomsmen have ample time to get their finances together to rent or buy tuxes and dresses.

Don’t forget about the parents of the precious little junior bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl and ring bearer. You want them to have the finances available for the items they will need to purchase for these little ones, too.

Once you’ve recognized this, it’s time to select a wedding location and the site for the wedding reception. If you are a member of a church already, if it will hold the number of attendees you expect, that is a good place to start in determining a location.

Shopping for the wedding gown is usually the bride’s favorite part of preparing for her wedding day. To save money, a lot of soon-to-be wives are opting for rental gowns. You can get a designer gown at a rental shop from $75 to $300! Which isn’t a bad expenditure for something most only wear once and for a few hours!

Based on your wedding location, get in your mind’s eye the décor you want to display for not only your viewing pleasure, but that of your guests. Do you prefer candelabras or beautiful flower arrangements and ribbons? The good news is, it’s your day, and the choice is yours.

If you have enough time, Save the Date cards are fun little reminders that can be sent out before your invitations. Your invitations should go out at least a month in advance. There are so many styles to choose from these days. Remember your theme, and go with that, and you’re sure to make the best decision in selecting them.

Don’t forget the photographer and videographer. Make sure you capture every moment, so you can look back and cherish the day you and your beloved became one.

But whatever you decide to do, just make sure you make your wedding day a day that brings back sweet memories that was enjoyed not only by you, but by everyone in attendance that special day.